Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane for High-Efficiency Container Handling

Equipment Overview and Application Purpose

The Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG Crane) is a mobile gantry lifting system designed for efficient container and heavy material handling in yard-based logistics environments. Unlike rail-mounted cranes, RTG cranes operate on rubber tires, enabling flexible movement without fixed track infrastructure, making them ideal for facilities requiring frequent layout adjustments or phased expansion.

RTG cranes are widely used to handle ISO containers, steel components, prefabricated modules, and oversized industrial loads. Their ability to span multiple container rows while maintaining stable lifting performance allows operators to maximize yard density and improve overall material flow efficiency.

Production Challenges Solved by RTG Cranes

In many logistics yards and industrial storage areas, operators face challenges such as limited space utilization, inefficient stacking operations, high labor dependency, and restricted equipment mobility. Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes address these issues through:

• Flexible Yard Operation
  Rubber-tired travel enables free movement across yard blocks without rails, reducing civil construction costs and improving operational adaptability.

• High Stacking Efficiency
  Capable of stacking containers multiple rows high and wide, RTG cranes significantly increase storage density compared to reach stackers or forklifts.

• Stable Heavy Load Handling
  Gantry structure with synchronized hoisting and anti-sway control ensures safe and precise lifting of heavy loads under continuous duty cycles.

• Reduced Operating Costs
  Available with diesel, hybrid, or electric power configurations to balance energy efficiency and operating cost control.

Typical Industry Applications

Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes are suitable for a wide range of industries and operational scenarios, including:

• Container yards and logistics terminals

• Intermodal freight handling facilities

• Steel coil and plate storage yards

• Prefabricated construction material yards

• Heavy equipment assembly and storage areas

• Industrial parks with centralized material handling zones

Technical Specifications

All specifications can be customized based on actual yard layout and operational requirements.

Optional Configurations and Accessories

To meet different operational needs, RTG cranes can be equipped with the following optional components:

• Anti-sway control system

• Automated positioning and laser alignment system

• Remote control and monitoring system

• Energy recovery and regenerative braking system

• Load weighing and overload protection device

• Container spreaders (20ft / 40ft / telescopic)

• Weather-resistant electrical enclosures

• Intelligent fault diagnosis and maintenance interface