The price of an overhead crane is not a fixed number. It follows the specification, and two cranes with the same capacity can cost very different amounts.
This guide lists what drives the cost, so you can compare offers on the same basis and send complete information for a quotation.
Why there is no standard price
Each CESAN crane is designed for a specific building, load and duty. A price list would hide the details that decide the real cost, so we quote against your requirements.
The main cost drivers
- Rated capacity. Heavier loads need larger girders, end carriages, wheels and hoists.
- Span. A wider span means longer girders and more structural steel.
- Single or double girder. A double girder crane costs more but carries heavier loads and gives a higher hook position.
- Lifting height. More hook travel means more rope, a larger drum and a taller hoist.
- Duty class. A crane working many lifts per hour near full load needs stronger components than one used for occasional maintenance lifts.
- Hoist type. Wire rope hoist or chain hoist, standard or low headroom, one hoist or two.
- Speeds and control. Inverter (VFD) drives, radio remote control, pendant or cabin.
- Environment. Outdoor use, high temperature, dust or a hazardous area classification changes the design.
What sits around the crane
The crane is only part of a lifting package. Check whether each of these is in the offer:
- Runway beams and rails, if they are not already in place.
- Power supply along the runway: conductor rail or cable festoon system.
- Installation and commissioning on site, including the load test.
- Documentation, inspection and the standard your specification requires.
- Spare parts and later service.
Budgetary assessment and firm quotation
You do not need a full specification to start. With the capacity, span, lifting height and a short description of the work, our engineers can give an initial technical and budgetary assessment. That helps you set a project budget.
A firm quotation needs the full data: duty, runway, power supply, control, site conditions and the scope you want us to cover.
Cost over the life of the crane
The purchase price is one part of the total. Energy use, maintenance access, spare part supply and downtime all add up over the years. A crane chosen for the real duty usually costs less to run than one chosen on price alone.
When two offers differ a lot
A large gap between two offers usually has a reason. Before choosing the lower one, check:
- Is the duty class the same, or has the lower offer assumed lighter use?
- Are installation, commissioning and the load test included?
- Are the runway, electrification and controls included?
- Which standards and documents come with the crane?
- Which brands are used for motors, drives and brakes, and how are spare parts supplied?
How to compare two offers
- Check that capacity, span, lifting height and duty class are the same.
- Check what is included in each offer, line by line.
- Check the documents, certificates and inspection steps.
- Check who handles installation and what support follows.
Send us your requirements
For an accurate offer, send the capacity, span, lifting height, duty class or operating hours per day, runway details, power supply, control method and site location. Send them through the enquiry form and our engineers will reply with a technical and budgetary assessment.
See also the single and double girder comparison and our overhead cranes.