What Is the Difference Between a Gantry Crane and a Davit Crane?
Mar 13th 2026
Cranes + Winches Guide
Gantry Crane vs. Davit Crane: What’s the Difference?
Learn how gantry cranes and davit cranes differ in structure, lifting capacity, portability, and when each crane type is the better solution.
Quick answer: A gantry crane is a freestanding beam crane designed for moving loads under an overhead span, while a davit crane uses a vertical mast and boom arm for lifting from a fixed point. Gantry cranes are ideal for wider lifting areas, while davit cranes excel in t…
The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Overhead Cranes
Feb 13th 2026
A practical, standards-minded guide for selecting an overhead crane system—and the hoist + rigging gear that makes it safe, efficient, and compliant.
Many teams use “overhead crane” to mean the complete bridge crane system (runway, bridge, trolley, controls) plus the items you buy most often—hoists, trolleys, slings, shackles, hooks, and below-the-hook devices. Lifting.com is especially strong on the equipment you spec, replace, and use every day (hoists + pullers, bea…