We’re trusted by industry-leading developers. A gantry crane consists of a steel frame that has both a horizontal beam or beams (on which a hoist runs) and supporting upright columns. These columns can be static/fixed but more commonly are able to run on floor mounted rails or castor/tyred wheels. This definition of a gantry crane is often used interchangeably with the terms & portal crane and Goliath crane - Crane Manufacturer.