EOT Crane Price in India: What a Crane Costs by Capacity
EOT crane prices by capacity, single vs double girder, what sits outside the quoted price, and how to specify duty class before buying.
By PingB2B·Updated 15 August 2026
Short answer
An EOT crane in India runs from about Rs 3.5 lakh for a 1-tonne single-girder unit to over Rs 2 crore at 50 tonnes. A 5-tonne crane sits around Rs 5-9 lakh and a 10-tonne single girder around Rs 12-18 lakh, for a standard 10-15 metre span and 6 metre lift, excluding GST. Capacity alone does not set the price — duty class, span and controls move it substantially.
1. What an EOT crane costs by capacity
Indicative market ranges for a standard EOT crane: 10-15 metre span, 6 metre lift, standard electrics and pendant control. Excluding GST, freight and civil work. Ask for a quote against your actual bay.
| Capacity | Single girder | Double girder | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tonne | Rs 3.5-5 lakh | — | Light assembly, tool rooms |
| 2-3 tonne | Rs 4-7 lakh | Rs 6-9 lakh | Small fabrication units |
| 5 tonne | Rs 5-9 lakh | Rs 8-13 lakh | The most common capacity in mid-sized plants |
| 10 tonne | Rs 12-18 lakh | Rs 16-24 lakh | General engineering, warehousing |
| 15-20 tonne | Rs 18-28 lakh | Rs 20 lakh+ | Heavy fabrication, steel handling |
| 50 tonne | — | Rs 1-2 crore+ | Heavy industry, foundries, shipyards |
2. Why two quotes for the same tonnage differ
Capacity is the headline number and the weakest predictor of price. These five move it more.
Duty class
A crane lifting twice a shift and one lifting continuously are different machines at the same tonnage. Duty class drives motor sizing, gearbox rating and structural design, and it is the single largest driver of cost after capacity itself.
Span
Price rises faster than span does. A wide bay needs a deeper, heavier girder, so a 25-metre span costs considerably more than 25/15ths of a 15-metre one. Quotes assume a standard span unless you state yours.
Single versus double girder
Double girder costs roughly 40 to 60 percent more at the same tonnage, and buys higher hook height, better stability and the ability to mount a walkway or a second hoist. Below about 10 tonnes, single girder is usually sufficient.
Controls and drives
Pendant control is standard; radio remote and variable-frequency drives add cost and are where recent price rises have concentrated. A 10-tonne single girder rose about 4% year on year, driven by electrical components and VFDs rather than steel.
Hoist make
An imported or premium Indian hoist against a basic one is a substantial share of the total on smaller cranes. Ask which make is quoted, not just the capacity.
3. What the quoted price does not include
The crane price is rarely the project cost. Budget these separately or the first invoice will surprise you.
- Gantry girders, columns and the civil work to carry the crane — frequently a large share of total project cost, and almost never in the crane quotation.
- Freight and unloading at site, which on a heavy double-girder crane is not a rounding error.
- Erection and commissioning, including crane and manpower for lifting the girder into place.
- Power supply to the crane, including the downshop conductor system, isolators and cabling.
- Statutory load testing and the competent-person certification your state requires before the crane can be used.
- GST, and any spares or annual maintenance contract quoted alongside.
4. Build a complete duty specification
| Input | What to document | Procurement impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rated load | Maximum load including lifting attachment | Determines hoist and structure selection |
| Geometry | Span, lift height, travel length and headroom | Determines crane configuration and building interface |
| Duty | Lifts per hour, shifts, travel and load spectrum | Determines duty class and component sizing |
| Environment | Indoor/outdoor, heat, dust, corrosion, hazardous area | Affects protection, materials and controls |
5. Choose the configuration with engineering input
Overhead/EOT crane
Common for repetitive movement across a defined bay. Confirm runway beam condition, electrification, approach dimensions and hook coverage.
Gantry crane
Useful where a building runway is unavailable or outdoor coverage is needed. Confirm rail/foundation design, wind effects and travel area controls.
Jib or workstation crane
Useful for local work cells and lower coverage requirements. Confirm column/foundation or wall support and interface with existing operations.
6. Evaluate the complete vendor scope
- Request a technical offer listing hoist, bridge, controls, electrification, runway interface, safety devices, painting, installation, testing and exclusions.
- Review duty classification, motor/gearbox/brake specification, overload protection, limit switches, emergency stop and operator controls.
- Check engineering drawings, load data, service coverage, spare-parts availability and references for comparable applications.
7. Control installation and commissioning
- Assign responsibility for runway survey, civil/structural modifications, power supply and statutory or site approvals before delivery.
- Require installation method statements, safety plan, test procedure, load-test documentation, operator training and maintenance manual.
- Do not operate the crane beyond the commissioned scope; modifications to hook, lifting attachment, controls or runway need competent engineering review.
8. Avoid capacity-only buying
- A 10-tonne nameplate does not make two cranes equivalent: duty cycle, span, speed, controls and safety equipment can change lifecycle value substantially.
- Never assume the existing building or runway can accept a new crane. Obtain a qualified structural assessment.
- Set response-time and preventive-maintenance expectations in the contract; crane downtime can cost more than a lower purchase price saves.
Browse crane supplier directories
Compare verified supplier directories after finalising your lifting specification. Confirm the exact crane configuration, installation scope, and service coverage with each supplier.
Official checks and useful references
BIS ↗
Official starting point for Indian Standards and certification information relevant to lifting equipment and components.
Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes ↗
Official workplace safety information; verify the current state and site-specific legal requirements with competent professionals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a 5 ton EOT crane in India?
Roughly Rs 5 to 9 lakh for a single girder crane at standard span and lift, excluding GST, freight and civil work. A double girder at the same capacity runs closer to Rs 8 to 13 lakh. Duty class and span move the figure more than capacity does, so a quote against your actual bay will differ from any published range.
How much does a 10 ton overhead crane cost?
About Rs 12 to 18 lakh for a single girder and Rs 16 to 24 lakh for a double girder, at a standard 10 to 15 metre span and 6 metre lift. Prices at this capacity rose around 4 percent year on year, driven mainly by electrical components and variable-frequency drives rather than structural steel.
Is a double girder crane worth the extra cost?
It costs roughly 40 to 60 percent more at the same tonnage and buys higher hook height, better stability, and room for a walkway or second hoist. Below about 10 tonnes single girder is usually sufficient. Above that, or where you need maximum lift in a fixed building height, double girder earns its premium.
How do I select crane capacity?
Use the maximum lifted load plus the lifting attachment, then have a qualified engineer validate the duty, dynamic effects, geometry and safety margin. Do not select from the load alone.
Can an existing shed take a new overhead crane?
Only a qualified structural assessment can confirm this. Review runway beams, columns, foundations, bracing and the new crane's wheel loads before purchase, installation, or any change to the lifting duty.
What should be included in crane commissioning?
The agreed scope should include installation checks, safety-device tests, load testing as applicable, documentation, operator training and handover of maintenance information. The buyer should also receive the agreed service contacts, inspection schedule, and defect-resolution process.
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