10T Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane Project in Russia
Project Overview
When a Russian steel manufacturer refused to build rail beams in their new hangar, replaced the conventional bridge crane with a rubber-tyred gantry crane — cutting lifting-related construction costs by an estimated 30%+ while delivering precise, efficient steel coil handling.
Product:Double-Girder Rubber-Tyred Gantry Crane (MGT)
Application:Steel coil handling inside a new hangar / maintenance workshop
Installation time:April 2026
Location:Russia
Project Requirements & Challenges
The project required a tailored lifting solution capable of operating safely and efficiently within limited yard space, while ensuring stable handling of large and valuable HVAC units.
No rail beams: A conventional bridge crane requires rail beams — meaning higher civil costs (RC corbels, runway girders), longer build time, and reduced floor-space utilization. The client refused to build them.
Maximum span, wall-hugging travel: The crane had to run right up against the building walls to use the full workshop width.
Cable-reel power only: Batteries were ruled out over range and low-temperature reliability concerns.
AICRANE’s Customized Solution
AICRANE delivered a fully customized MGT rubber tyred gantry crane featuring a double main beam design.
RTG instead of a bridge crane
Where other suppliers said “no rail beam, no crane,” AICRANE studied the client’s site (photos, video, floor plans) and proposed a rubber-tyred gantry crane (MGT) — running on rubber tyres directly on the ground, no rail beam required, designed to travel flush against the walls.
Single-girder upgraded to double-girder
AICRANE initially recommended a lower-cost single-girder build; after internal review the client requested double-girder for durability and stability, and AICRANE promptly revised the design to match.
Cable-reel power supply
This eliminated the battery’s low-temperature failure risk and avoided busbar installation. Span, main-beam strength, wheel pressure, and turning radius were all precisely calculated for safe wall-hugging operation.
Results & Positive Outcomes
Through professional consultation, customized design, and reliable delivery, the project was completed successfully. The RTG crane now operates safely and efficiently in the customer’s outdoor yard, significantly improving handling efficiency for large HVAC units.
- Delivered and operational in April 2026: The client confirmed full satisfaction — the crane dimensions matched the workshop exactly, the double-girder structure proved more stable than expected, and steel coil loading efficiency improved substantially.
- Cost saved: Eliminating the rail beam cut lifting-related construction costs by an estimated 30%+, proving a crane can work well without one.
- Long-term trust: The RTG + cable-reel solution became ‘s flagship offering for “rail-less workshops,” and the client confirmed AICRANE will be the first choice for future expansion projects.
