Overview
The 512HD delivers industrial-grade lifting capacity with a critical advantage over fixed-height heavy-duty gantries: the beam height and span are adjustable. Designed for production, installation, and maintenance service where portability is required, with no foundation needed, the 512HD gives heavy-lift operations the height flexibility to adapt to different equipment, load profiles, and workspace configurations.
Available in 2 ton (4,000 lbs), 3 ton (6,000 lbs), and 5 ton (10,000 lbs) configurations for direct ecommerce purchase, the 512HD is the heavy-duty tier in Barron Equipment's adjustable gantry crane lineup.
Need a lighter adjustable crane? See the HSI 512 (1/2 ton and 1 ton). For fixed-height heavy-duty cranes, see the HSI 511HD.
Adjustable Height at Heavy-Duty Capacity
At 2 ton and above, the adjustable height capability becomes especially valuable in industrial settings where equipment heights vary significantly — from floor-level machine beds to elevated work platforms. Span lengths are available up to 25+ feet and heights up to 25+ feet, and both height and span are adjustable.
At these load levels, forged steel heavy-duty swivel casters are used, featuring roller bearings for ease of movement and grease fittings for ease of maintenance.
Swivel and wheel locks are strongly recommended at this weight range for stability during lifts. Motorization is available and is recommended for 3 ton and 5 ton configurations where manually repositioning a loaded crane introduces ergonomic risk.
Capacities, Height & Span Options
| Capacity | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 2 ton | 4,000 lbs |
| 3 ton | 6,000 lbs |
| 5 ton | 10,000 lbs |
Span lengths up to 25+ feet and heights up to 25+ feet are available.
Contact Barron Equipment for configurations outside standard ranges or for capacities above 10,000 lbs.
Available accessories include:
- Tight Wire Kit (Festooning / "Tagline")
- Swivel Locks and Wheel Locks
- Rigid or 'V' Groove Casters
- Hoist & Trolley Packages (electric chain or wire rope, matched to capacity)
- Motorization for powered floor movement
Heavy Industrial Applications
The 512HD is designed for heavy-lift environments that also require adaptable height clearance. Common applications include:
- Heavy manufacturing — Position and lift large fabricated components to varying heights across production cells
- Automotive and powertrain — Service and remove heavy assemblies on equipment with different bed heights
- Equipment installation and rigging — Set machinery at varying heights during facility build-out or reconfiguration
- Maintenance and overhaul — Remove and reinstall motors, compressors, and industrial equipment of different sizes
- Multi-shift facilities — A single adjustable-height crane covers multiple operations and shift configuration
Configure Your 512HD System
For 2 ton, 3 ton, and 5 ton configurations, select your capacity, height, span, and accessory package and add to cart directly from Barron Equipment's ecommerce store. For applications requiring custom height or span configurations, or capacities above 10,000 lbs, contact our product specialists for a full project quote.