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A rubber tyred gantry crane (RTG) is a versatile mobile lifting machine designed for a wide range of industrial and logistics operations. Traditionally used for container stacking and transfer at ports and terminals, RTG cranes have evolved to handle heavy materials, machinery, yachts, and cross-plant transportation in environments where traditional bridge or gantry cranes cannot be installed.
They are powered by diesel, hybrid, or fully electric systems and equipped with telescopic spreaders, advanced control systems, and rubber tires that allow flexible movement across large yards or factories.
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RTG cranes are suitable for operations requiring high mobility, heavy lifting, and flexible layout adaptation.
Modern RTG cranes are no longer limited to standard container operations. With high mobility, strong lifting capacity, and adaptable configurations, they now serve in multiple industrial and logistics environments.
RTG cranes remain essential for stacking and organizing ISO containers up to 5–8 tiers high in ports, dry ports, and logistics yards.
They transfer containers and heavy loads between trucks, rail wagons, storage areas, and different operational zones, supporting multimodal logistics and block yard systems.
With customized spreaders or lifting beams, RTGs can lift, transport, and position yachts or large boats in marinas, shipyards, and coastal facilities.
RTG cranes are increasingly used in factories and industrial parks to move large components, steel structures, machinery, or prefabricated modules across production areas or between separate plant zones.
In locations where overhead bridge cranes or rail-mounted gantry cranes cannot be installed due to space, foundation, or structural limitations, RTGs offer a mobile and efficient lifting alternative.
RTGs can be deployed rapidly in outdoor or temporary working environments without fixed rails, making them ideal for expanding yards, modular production layouts, or hybrid storage zones.
To better illustrate customized industrial applications, here is a video of an RTG crane we designed specifically for a steel plant to handle steel coils. This tailored rubber tyred gantry crane demonstrates how RTG technology can be adapted beyond container yards to meet heavy-duty material handling requirements in manufacturing environments.
The operator drives or remotely controls the crane to the designated location.
The trolley moves horizontally along the main beam.
The spreader is lowered, locks onto the container, and lifts it using hoisting ropes.
The crane moves on rubber tyres to stack or transfer containers.
Equipped with PLC systems, GPS, and monitoring devices for safety and accuracy.
Modern RTG cranes are available with:
Variable frequency drive (VFD) technology ensures smooth speed control and improved energy efficiency.
Compatible with 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers for versatile handling.
The rubber tyre support structure allows:
To better understand its movement and working modes, please view the video demonstration.
RTG cranes are supported by 4-wheel, 8-wheel, or 16-wheel large tubeless tires, depending on ground load requirements.
Travel systems may use two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations.
To prevent collisions:
These systems ensure safe and stable operation in busy yards or industrial sites.
Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes are used in a variety of industrial and logistics operations, including:
These expanded capabilities make RTG cranes ideal for operations requiring high mobility, heavy lifting, and flexible layout adaptation.
Straddle carriers provide an alternative solution for small and medium-sized container yards, combining lifting, stacking, and transport in one machine. They are ideal for limited space or medium throughput operations.
Mainly for lifting, stacking, and transporting containers, heavy machinery, yachts, and materials in industrial and logistics sites.
It runs on large rubber tyres with multi-wheel steering for 90° or diagonal movement.
Options include diesel, hybrid, or fully electric systems.
Typically 35–50 tons, depending on the model.
A rubber tyred gantry crane is a versatile solution for container stacking, material handling, and transport in modern logistics yards, industrial sites, and marine operations. With diesel-hybrid or electric power, VFD control, 90° steering, anti-collision systems, and telescopic spreaders, RTG cranes provide flexible, safe, and efficient lifting solutions.
For smaller yards or specialized sites, a straddle carrier offers a complementary, cost-effective option.
Contact us for RTG crane specifications, pricing, or customization options.
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