EOT Crane Manufacturer in India
LOADMATE manufactures single girder and double girder EOT cranes for industrial material handling. From our manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat, we help buyers select an overhead crane around their load, factory layout and operating pattern — with more than 1,00,000 LOADMATE cranes and hoists installed across India and 30+ countries.
An EOT crane is an Electric Overhead Travelling crane. Its hoist raises and lowers the load, its trolley moves across the bridge, and the bridge travels along elevated runway rails. The crane moves material through a defined working area while keeping the floor free for production.
Single Girder EOT Crane
One main bridge girder with the hoist travelling beneath it. Considered for workshops, assembly areas and fabrication bays where the load, span and operating pattern suit a lighter crane structure and a lower runway cost.
Typically chosen for: workshops, assembly lines, maintenance bays, warehouses and fabrication shops with moderate loads and standard hook height.
Double Girder EOT Crane
Two main bridge girders with the trolley running on top. Considered for higher capacities, demanding duty cycles, greater hook height, and applications needing an auxiliary hoist, walkway or operator cabin.
Typically chosen for: steel plants, foundries, heavy fabrication, power and process plants — high lift, large spans, cabin operation or high duty cycles.
Single girder vs double girder EOT crane, line by line
Choose using the complete application rather than a single capacity cut-off. Two cranes with the same safe working load can need different structures, controls and duty classes.
| Single Girder | Double Girder | |
|---|---|---|
| Girder arrangement | One main bridge girder | Two main bridge girders |
| Trolley / hoist arrangement | Hoist runs under the girder (underslung) | Trolley runs on top of the girders |
| Lifting capacity | Up to 25 T | Up to 250 T |
| Span | Up to 45 m | Up to 50 m |
| Height of lift | Up to 100 m | Up to 100 m; higher hook approach for the same building |
| Duty class | M1 to M8 (IS 3177 / IS 807) | M1 to M8 (IS 3177 / IS 807) |
| Control choices | Pendant, radio remote; VFD optional | Pendant, radio remote, operator cabin; VFD optional |
| Auxiliary hoist, walkway | Not typical | Available (aux hook, walkway, platform, cabin) |
| Maintenance access | From floor / platform | Walkway along the girder (optional) |
| Dead weight and runway | Lighter → lower runway and column cost | Heavier → runway and columns must be checked |
| Quotation basis | Capacity, span, lift, duty, controls — specified for the application | Capacity, span, lift, duty, controls — specified for the application |
Ranges are the LOADMATE standard build envelope per the current product brochure. Maximum capacity, span and lift are not all available together; each crane is specified for its application. Read the detailed single girder vs double girder comparison guide.
Specify capacity, span, lift and duty
These four inputs decide the crane arrangement and the information needed for structural review. Share them and our application team recommends the configuration.
1. Capacity
What must be lifted
- Heaviest load to be lifted
- Weight of below-hook attachments (slings, spreader beam, C-hook, magnet)
- Whether two loads are ever lifted together (tandem)
2. Span and travel
Where it works
- Span between runway rail centres
- Length of long travel (bay length)
- Required hook approach at each end and side
3. Hook height
How high it lifts
- Height of lift from floor to hook
- Clear headroom below the roof truss
- Existing runway rail level, if any
4. Duty and environment
How hard it works
- Lifts per hour, shifts per day, load variation across the shift
- Heat, dust, corrosion, outdoor or hazardous-area conditions
- Duty class is then fixed to IS 3177 / IS 807 — see the duty classification guide
Typical enquiry sizes and the usual starting point
| Buyer requirement | Usual configuration | What decides it |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ton EOT crane | Single girder | Workshops, assembly and maintenance bays. Confirm span, hook height and shifts per day. |
| 10 ton EOT crane | Single girder; double girder for heavy duty or long span | The operating pattern decides it: intermittent use suits single girder, continuous multi-shift duty leans double girder. |
| 20 ton EOT crane | Single or double girder | Within the single girder range; double girder when hook height, span or duty class climb. |
| 50 ton EOT crane | Double girder | Cabin, auxiliary hoist and walkway are common. Runway and building capacity need review. |
These are common enquiry sizes, not stocked models. Every LOADMATE EOT crane is built to order. For replacement projects, send the existing crane data and runway drawings: building dimensions alone do not confirm that an existing runway can carry a new crane. Field definitions and units are explained in the overhead crane specification guide.
EOT crane price in India
An EOT crane price is specific to its configuration. Capacity, span, lift height, duty class, travel speeds, controls and installation conditions all move the offer. Comparing quotations on capacity alone hides real differences in equipment and scope.
What moves the price
- Capacity and span — girder section, end carriages, wheel loads
- Height of lift — rope length, drum size, hoist frame
- Duty class (M1–M8) — motor, gearbox and brake sizing; structure fatigue design
- Controls — pendant, radio remote, cabin, VFD on each motion
- Options — auxiliary hoist, walkway, anti-collision, load display, outdoor or hazardous-area build
- Site scope — runway, DSL electrification, erection, testing and commissioning
What an itemised quotation should show
- Crane with capacity, span, lift, duty class and speeds
- Runway-related scope and electrification (supplied by whom)
- Delivery, erection, load testing and commissioning
- Applicable taxes and stated exclusions
- Warranty, documentation and after-sales terms
Enquiries for a 5 ton, 10 ton or 20 ton EOT crane should also state the span, height of lift and frequency of use. An auxiliary hoist, walkway or special operating environment should be included from the start, not added after the offer.
EOT cranes for industrial applications
The lifting task determines the crane. Describe the material handled, the lifting attachment and the work sequence when you ask for a recommendation.
Steel & metals
Melt shops, rolling mills, coil yards and stockyards run heavy, continuous lifts with high hook height and heat — double girder, higher duty class. Cranes for the steel industry.
Usually double girderEngineering & fabrication
Job shops and assembly bays move raw material and sub-assemblies between workstations over moderate spans. Cranes for general engineering.
Often single girderPower & energy
Turbine halls and equipment bays need high capacity, precise placement and often a cabin — double girder with VFD travel.
Usually double girderAutomotive & machinery
Press shops, tool rooms and die handling favour lighter, faster single girder cranes for everyday handling. Cranes for the automotive industry.
Often single girderCement & process
Heavy equipment handling for crushers, mills and kilns in tall, dusty bays leans toward high-lift double girder cranes with protected electrics.
Usually double girderWarehousing & logistics
Goods movement and lighter material handling over standard spans suit single girder cranes; low-headroom sheds may suit an underslung crane.
Often single girderSpecial processes — ladle handling, magnet or grab duty, hazardous areas, outdoor yards — need application-specific engineering. An ordinary workshop configuration is not assumed suitable for every industry. For outdoor yards without a building, see the goliath and gantry crane range.
What every LOADMATE EOT crane includes
Single or double girder, the engineering underneath is the same standard — designed around safety, uptime and your exact bay.
Duty-class engineering
Structure and mechanisms designed to IS 3177 and IS 807 for the specified duty class (M1–M8), with a defined factor of safety on every structural member.
Overload & limit protection
Overload limiter, hoist upper and lower limit switches and end-travel stops support controlled lifting. Operating procedures must keep personnel clear of suspended loads.
Control options
Pendant, radio remote or cabin control. Variable-frequency drives on travel and hoist motions give soft start and stop and precise positioning; anti-sway and anti-collision are specified as options. See VFD controls for overhead cranes.
Crane-duty components
Crane-duty motors, branded gearboxes and electrics, and rated wire rope — specified for continuous industrial service and available as spares.
Built to your bay
Custom span, lift height, capacity and power supply. Single or double girder, cabin or pendant, indoor or outdoor — engineered to your drawing and general arrangement.
Tested before dispatch
Every crane is load-tested at 125% of rated capacity at the works and supplied with test certificates and IS-code compliance documents. See load test requirements for overhead cranes.
Installation, commissioning and service
Plan the installation alongside the purchase. Confirm site access, runway readiness, electrical supply and who is responsible for what before the crane ships.
Erection and commissioning
LOADMATE erection teams install the crane on your runway, align long travel, connect electrification and carry out the site load test and commissioning. The inspection, testing and handover scope is agreed in the offer. Read the A to Z of overhead crane installation.
Service, AMC and spares
LOADMATE services LOADMATE-manufactured cranes and hoists across India: preventive maintenance contracts, breakdown support, spares and modernisation. Specify your location and operating schedule when you enquire. See crane service and AMC and common overhead crane maintenance issues.
Frequently asked questions about EOT cranes
What is the full form of EOT crane?
EOT stands for Electric Overhead Travelling. An EOT crane uses powered hoisting, cross travel and long travel motions to handle loads within its designed working area. Read the full explainer: what is an EOT crane.
How does an EOT crane work?
The hoist lifts and lowers the load. The trolley moves the hoist across the bridge, while the bridge travels along the runway rails. Together these three motions position the load anywhere in the crane's operating area.
Which is better, single girder or double girder?
Neither is best for every application. Selection depends on load, span, available headroom, required hook height, duty class and access needs. Compare the engineering and the total installed scope for your project — see the configuration comparison above.
How much does an EOT crane cost in India?
There is no single price for every EOT crane. A 5 T single girder workshop crane and a 100 T double girder mill crane differ many times over. Request a quotation using capacity, span, lift, duty, controls and project location, and confirm what is included in transport, installation, testing and taxes before comparing offers.
What is the difference between an EOT crane and a gantry crane?
An EOT crane travels on elevated runways fixed to the building. A gantry (goliath) crane carries its bridge on legs that travel on ground-level rails, so it needs no building structure — the usual choice for outdoor yards. See the LOADMATE goliath and gantry crane range.
Can an EOT crane be fitted to an existing building?
Often, after reviewing the building, runway, clearances and lifting requirement. Share available drawings and existing equipment details. The supporting structure and electrical supply must be assessed before a replacement or new installation is confirmed.
What information is needed for an EOT crane quotation?
Capacity, span, hook height, long travel length, operating pattern (lifts per hour, shifts per day), material handled and site location. Include drawings, power supply details and any special environmental or control requirement where available.
What documents should I request from an EOT crane manufacturer?
The technical specification, general arrangement drawing, inspection and load-test documentation, operation and maintenance manual, warranty terms and the installation responsibility split. LOADMATE supplies test certificates and IS 3177 / IS 807 compliance documents with every crane.
Does LOADMATE install and service cranes across India?
Yes. Erection and commissioning are carried out by LOADMATE teams, and LOADMATE-manufactured cranes and hoists are supported across India through service contracts, breakdown support and spares. See crane service.
Request an EOT crane quotation
Tell us what you need to lift and where the crane will operate. Our application team reviews the requirement and replies during business hours (Mon–Sat, 9:30–18:30 IST) with a suitable configuration.
Read before you specify
- What is an EOT crane — types, parts and working
- Single girder vs double girder crane
- Cost of overhead cranes — what to pay
- Overhead crane specifications explained
- Duty and service classification of cranes and hoists
- Overhead crane installation, A to Z
- Variable frequency drives for overhead cranes
- Overhead crane maintenance — top issues
- How to evaluate an EOT crane manufacturer
- About LOADMATE — company information and certifications