The Best Portable Gantry Cranes
Portable gantry cranes let you lift where a fixed crane can't go: in a shop, at a dock, or out in the field. These are the mobile gantries buyers choose most, from light aluminum units to heavy steel systems, with capacity and span shown side by side.
| Rank | Model | Price | Capacity | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | REID Lifting Porta-Gantry Rapide® Foldable Mobile… | $5,513 | 880-2,200 lb | Foldable portable aluminum gantry | View → |
| #2 | Vestil Gantry Crane 10ft Height, 2000lbs | $1,664 | 2000 lb | Portable mobile gantry | View → |
Aluminum vs steel
Aluminum gantries (like the REID Porta-Gantry) are light enough for one or two people to roll and fold away, which is why crews that move between job sites favor them. Steel gantries (Vestil and similar) cost less per pound of capacity and suit a fixed spot in a shop.
Sizing by capacity
Rate the crane above your heaviest lift, then check the span and under-beam height against what you're moving. It's cheaper to buy the right capacity once than to outgrow it.
FAQ
Rate above your heaviest expected load with margin to spare, then confirm the beam height clears your tallest lift. The table above lists capacity for each model.
For anyone lifting heavy loads in more than one spot, yes — a mobile gantry does the work of a fixed crane without the install. Aluminum models fold down for transport and storage.
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Specs and prices reflect current product data — confirm on each product page. · Updated 2026-07-21