3 ton overhead crane is one of the most popular models for small and lightweight lifting applications. Made of high quality materials, our 3t overhead crane provides reliable and durable lifting operations for your plants. This lightweight overhead crane usually comes in single girder design equipped with electric hoist. Besides, to fit your facility condition, it has two main configurations for you to choose from, top running and underhung type. We also offer a variety of options and accessories to meet different sorts of situations.
Different Types of 3 Ton Bridge Crane
Our 3 ton gantry cranes can be designed into any form and size as required. Generally, the 3 ton crane falls in several main types according to the type of load to be lifted and working environments.
- AQ-LD type single girder overhead crane
It is the most common form of overhead lifting system that can be applied to the majority of working occasions. This single girder bridge crane is fitted with AQ-CD1 or AQ-MD1 electric hoist.
- Underhung crane
The underhung bridge crane is ideal for occasions where the building height is insufficient to support a top running system. Under the same 3 ton overhead crane specification, the underslung crane costs less than a top running crane.

- European standard overhead crane
This type of 3 ton overhead crane adopts FEM design standard and advanced technology so that it provides superior performance, long working life and little maintenance. The advanced overhead crane features compact structure, light dead weight, small wheel pressure and delicate appearance. The downside of this crane is that it costs higher than a common single girder crane under the same specification.

- Grab crane
Single girder grab overhead crane is perfect for handling bulk materials, such as garbage, sand, soil and metal scrap. This particular crane is widely used in construction site, refuse disposal plant, mining and steel plant.
- Explosion proof crane
Designed for the maximum safety and reliability of lifting in explosive and flammable environments, the explosion-proof overhead crane is extensively found in power plants, sewage treatment plants and chemical plants. It is equipped with explosion proof electric hoist to perform the lifting task.
- Foundry crane
Working in high heat environment, the single girder foundry crane utilizes insulation design to its critical components to prevent them from damaging by splashed hot molten metal.
The selection of a proper overhead crane 3 ton is largely dependent upon the load type, environmental condition, facility condition and safety precautions. To know more about different types of overhead crane, send email to us.
Features and Advantages
- 3 ton single girder overhead crane features great rigidity and reasonable structure. The steel frame is made of Q235B steel material, and the main and end beams are connected by high-tensile bolts.
- It provides stable and smooth operation. The crane travelling mechanism adopts motor soft starter, and the travelling speed can be designed into dual-speed, frequency control and other types of speed.
- It is adapted to various lifting situations. We offer custom design to meet your special requirements.
- It is built with excellent safety features. There are a variety of safety devices available to ensure a secure lifting operation.
- It runs with low noise by adopting special design.
How to Operate A 3 Ton Overhead Crane?
This light duty overhead crane is commonly operated from the ground with pendant control or wireless remote control. These controls require an operate to direct the movement of the crane and the hoist. Basically, the control system influences three directions of crane motion, including crane long travel operation, hoist cross travel operation and lifting motion. Each control mode has its own pros and cons.
The pendant control utilizes a push button pendant that is suspended from the crane to perform the control work. It is fitted with just about all types of overhead cranes. One of the major disadvantages of this control system is that it increases the chance of crane accidents since the operator has to be close to the load all times.
Wireless remote control provides a much safer way to operate the crane and hoist as the operator does not have to be near the load, making it increasingly popular among many crane users.
Quality 3 Ton Overhead Crane for Sale
We are professional overhead and gantry crane manufacturer and supplier with a wealth of experience in crane design, fabrication, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance. We will design every aspect of your crane from capacity, lifting speed, span down to the paint color as required. Each of our overhead bridge cranes is tailored to meet your individual lifting requirements. To get a free 3 ton overhead crane quotation, call us now!
Technical Parameters:
Technical Parameter of AQ-LD Single Girder Overhead Crane | |||||||||
Capacity | t | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 25 |
Span | S(m) | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~31.5 | 7.5~25.5 |
Lifting height | m | 6~30 | 6~30 | 6~30 | 6~30 | 9~30 | 9~30 | 9~30 | 9~30 |
Lifting speed | m/min | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 7(0.7/7) | 3.5(0.35/3.5) | 3.3(0.33/3.3) | 3(0.3/3) |
Trolley speed | m/min | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 18 | 14 | 16 |
Crane speed | m/min | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) |
Work duty | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | |
Track type | P18 | P18 P24 | P24 | P24 | P24 P30 | P30 P38 | P38 P43 | P38 P43 |
Technical Parameter of AQ-LX Single Girder Suspension Crane | |||||||
Capacity | t | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
Span | S(m) | 3~22.5 | 3~22.5 | 3~22.5 | 3~22.5 | 3~22.5 | 3~22.5 |
Lifting height | m | 6~30 | 6~30 | 6~30 | 6~30 | 6~30 | 9~30 |
Lifting speed | m/min | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 8(0.8/8) | 7(0.7/7) |
Trolley speed | m/min | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) |
Crane speed | m/min | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) | 20(30) |
Work duty | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 | A3~A4 |
Technical Parameter of AQ-HD European Type Single Girder Overhead Crane | |||||
Capacity | t | 1 | 2 | 3.2 | 5 |
Span | S(m) | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 |
Lifting height | m | 6~18 | 6~18 | 6~18 | 6~18 |
Lifting speed | m/min | 0.8/5 | 0.8/5 | 0.8/5 | 0.8/5 |
Trolley speed | m/min | 2~20 | 2~20 | 2~20 | 2~20 |
Crane speed | m/min | 3~30 | 3~30 | 3~30 | 3~30 |
Work duty | A5 | A5 | A5 | A5 | |
Track type | P18 P24 | P18 P24 | P24 | P24 |
Capacity | t | 10 | 12.5 | 16 | 20 |
Span | S(m) | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 | 7.5~28.5 |
Lifting height | m | 6~18 | 6~18 | 6~18 | 6~18 |
Lifting speed | m/min | 0.8/5 | 0.66/4 | 0.66/4 | 0.53/3.4 |
Trolley speed | m/min | 2~20 | 2~20 | 2~20 | 2~20 |
Crane speed | m/min | 3~30 | 3~30 | 3~30 | 3~30 |
Work duty | A5 | A5 | A5 | A5 | |
Track type | P30 | P30 | P30 P38 | P30 P38 |