Overhead Cranes – New, Used, and Custom Designed

Welcome to Metropolitan Crane. We build and sell new or used overhead cranes, freestanding crane systems, runways, new or used jib cranes, and custom overhead crane lifting applications.

Our new or used overhead cranes are installed by our fully equipped and factory trained crane installation crews. Our experts can design, build, and install new overhead bridge cranes and runways, as well as retrofit, modernize, re-span, and move existing cranes.

Need service for your new or used overhead bridge cranes? We pride ourselves with continually providing the finest service for our valued customers. Nothing less than superior quality parts are used for all makes and models of overhead cranes, new or used jib cranes, and hoists. A single service call is often all that is needed to repair used jib cranes or overhead cranes from our stocked and equipped fleet of service vehicles. Our "one service call" philosophy reduces our operating costs, which, in turn, reduces your costs by eliminating lost time for servicing your monorail runway and other custom overhead crane lifting applications.

Metropolitan Crane is trained to perform annual OSHA inspections, periodic and frequent inspections as required by ASME/ANSI B30.16, B30.17, B30.21, and inspections needed to detect and service faulty equipment.

Preventative maintenance programs are always custom tailored to your needs.

Our Services Include:

• Design and Installation - New Overhead Bridge Cranes
• Design and Installation - Used Overhead Bridge Cranes
• Surveys of Laser Monorail Runways
• Alignments of Runways
• Installation - New Jib Cranes
• Installation - Used Jib Cranes
• Retrofit - Overhead Cranes
• Control Conversions
• OSHA Compliance Inspections
• Capacity Studies and Upgrades - Overhead Cranes
• Structural Inspections - Overhead Cranes
• Customized Overhead Crane Lifting Applications

Why Our Customers Love Us:

• We're the guys in the famous red shirts who are, without a doubt, your best choice for premium new
  and used overhead cranes, new or used jib cranes, and hoists.
• We're resourceful. Metropolitan Crane offers sales, parts, and service for all cranes and hoists
  making us your best choice for quality and service ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.
• We're your material lifting experts. With over 100 years of combined service and construction experience, Metropolitan Crane is highly qualified to recommend the lifting system that is best suited
  to serve your specific needs.

Metropolitan Crane Delivers Custom-Built Cranes

As an example, Metropolitan Crane built and installed two 20-Ton capacity double girder overhead bridge cranes for a major concrete products manufacturer in Waukesha, Wisconsin. These were the latest in a number of orders Metropolitan Crane has received from this company. Both cranes are Class "D" rated with all directions inverter-operated. The installed overhead bridge cranes feature radio remote controls and built with capabilities of being controlled from a single transmitter for tandem operation. Metropolitan Crane was chosen because of its long-standing history of quality products and quick responsive services.

When Purchasing a Used Overhead Bridge or Jib Crane, Research Thoroughly Prior to Purchasing

Metropolitan Crane sells, services, and inspects many used overhead bridge cranes and used jib cranes and we always welcome your inquiries. When looking to buy a used overhead bridge crane or used jib crane, we recommend that you carefully research the lifting systems prior to your purchase. Here are a few critical points that we suggest buyers consider and questions that you should ask prior to buying...

IMPORTANT: Used overhead bridge or jib cranes will have little or no warranty.

• AVAILABILITY OF PARTS FOR USED CRANES
  Used overhead bridge, and jib cranes may require replacement parts. Many cranes and hoists
  on the market are obsolete and parts may not be available.
  BE SURE TO CHECK: Are parts still available and for a reasonable price?
• USED CRANE INSTALLATION
  It is extremely rare that a used overhead bridge, or jib crane will not require some modification to operate
  in your facility.
• USED BRAND NAME CRANES
  Just because a used overhead bridge, or jib crane has a high profile brand name, that does not mean that you'll receive a problem-free operation.
• COMPARE TOTAL COST OF USED CRANES TO NEW CRANES
  If the cost of a used overhead bridge or jib crane is close to 60% of the cost for buying a new overhead bridge or jib crane, it is probably not a good deal. The freight and installation costs are the same for new or used overhead bridge or jib cranes.
• BUYING USED CRANES BY AUCTION
  When you consider purchasing a used overhead bridge or jib crane from an auction, it is critical to include
  the costs of removal, installation, and modifications, along with the consideration of the above suggestions.