Free Standing Cranes

Versatile Lifting Solutions – No Building Support Required

Free standing cranes are a smart option for businesses that need reliable lifting equipment without relying on existing building steelwork or runway support. Unlike overhead gantry cranes running on elevated beams, a free standing crane supports itself entirely from the ground — meaning it can be installed almost anywhere with suitable floor strength.

Whether you’re setting up a new production area, working in a leased building, or want lifting in a specific workstation without modifying the building structure, free standing cranes offer a flexible, cost-effective lifting solution.

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Lightweight Jib Crane

Versatile Lifting Solutions — No Building Support Required

Why Choose a Free Standing Crane?

A free standing crane uses a vertical column fixed to the floor, with a jib or runway system mounted at the top. A hoist or trolley travels along the beam to lift and position loads within a defined working area.

Because the crane is fully self-supporting, it is ideal for:

Facilities without suitable roof steelwork
Buildings where modifications are not permitted
Workstations that need localised lifting
Production lines that need dedicated handling equipment
Temporary or semi-mobile lifting solutions

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Types of Free Standing Cranes

Free Standing Jib Cranes ( or Pillar Swing Jib Cranes)

The most popular type of free standing crane, ideal for workstations and repetitive lifting tasks.

Up to 360° rotation (depending on design)
Compact footprint
Ideal for CNC machines, welding bays, assembly areas
Can be floor-mounted or base-plate fixed

Free Standing Workstation Cranes (Modular Track Systems)

Perfect for covering longer distances or full production bays.

Lightweight modular runway beams
Multiple bridges or hoists
Low rolling resistance for manual or powered travel
Ideal for repetitive handling and ergonomic lifting

Free Standing Gantry Cranes (Portable or Mobile)

Self-supported A-frame or portal structures that can be moved between locations.

Great for maintenance areas or changing work layouts
Can be supplied as fixed or mobile
Highly adaptable for workshops or temporary work zones

What We Supply

At Granada Cranes, we design, build, and install free standing crane systems to suit your exact workspace:

Safe Working Loads from 250kg to 10 tonnes
Jib lengths from 2m to 10m+
Manual or powered slewing
Electric chain or wire rope hoists
Indoor or outdoor configurations
Custom foundations and floor anchor solutions

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Built Using World-Class Crane Components

As the UK’s largest independent crane supplier, we’re not tied to a single brand. That means your system is built using the best components for your job — not just what’s sitting on a shelf.

We work with:

SWF Krantechnik electric chain & wire rope hoists
OMIS low-headroom & open-barrel hoist systems
Stahl & Liftket chain hoists
Granada-manufactured jibs, gantries and steel structures

Free standing cranes can be supplied with:

Radio or pendant controls
Inverter-driven travel for smooth, precise movement
Overload protection
Anti-sway control
Limit switches
Full system testing & commissioning

A Key Advantage: No Building Modifications

Many facilities cannot install overhead cranes due to:

Weak roof steelwork
Restricted landlord approval
Older or listed buildings
Limited space

Free standing cranes solve this problem, the structure supports its own load, and our team handles floor loading and foundation design to ensure compliance and safety.

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Typical Applications

Industry	Why Free Standing Cranes Work Well
Fabrication & Welding	Perfect for welding bays, bench work, and moving fabricated components within a fixed radius without relying on building steelwork.
Manufacturing	Supports assembly lines, machine loading, and repetitive lifting tasks with precise, ergonomic handling.
Warehousing & Logistics	Ideal for palletised goods, equipment loading, and work areas where forklifts can’t reach.
Automotive & Aerospace	Safe handling of engines, frames, tooling, composite parts, and production fixtures.
Maintenance Facilities	Reliable lift support for pumps, motors, and heavy equipment during repair and inspection.