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The 10 Best Gantry Cranes for Garages

Portable adjustable gantry cranes for engines and heavy parts, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

A gantry crane straddles the work, so you can lift an engine, transmission, or machine and roll it across the shop without an engine hoist's legs in the way. Amazon's portable gantries run from about $700 for a 3-ton frame to $1,600 for a 10.5-foot-wide kit with hoist. We ranked 10 on star rating, review volume, and features (included trolley, included hoist, published load test, locking casters, and a minimum height that fits under an 8-foot ceiling).

Best Overall JEGS Adjustable Height Gantry Crane, 1-Ton
JEGS
JEGS Adjustable Height Gantry Crane, 1-Ton
4.5 (43)
$695
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Best Budget Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane, Steel I-Beam, Blue
Dkenicor
Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane, Steel I-Beam, Blue
4.9 (11)
$699.99
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Money No Object LYFOO 10.5 ft Wide Adjustable Gantry Crane, 4,000 lb, with Hoist and Rigging Kit
LYFOO
LYFOO 10.5 ft Wide Adjustable Gantry Crane, 4,000 lb, with Hoist and Rigging Kit
5.0 (4)
$1,599
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Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from JEGS, Yannivia, LDHTHOPI, LYFOO, Dkenicor, BSMTEK, and VEVOR. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — JEGS and Yannivia rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsCapacityHeightHoist incl.Fits 8 ftScore
1JEGS 1-Ton Gantry$6954.5432,000 lb7 ft 11 in. to 11 ft 9 in.NoYes71
2Yannivia 4,000 lb Kit$1,1995.034,000 lb (tested to 6,600 lb)7.78 to 11.04 ftYesYes71
3Yannivia 2,000 lb Kit$9995.022,000 lb (tested to 3,300 lb)7.65 to 10.91 ftYesYes69
4LDHTHOPI KF620036US-01$1,199.995.076,600 lb8.53 to 12.47 ftNoNo65
5LYFOO 10.5 ft 4,000 lb$1,5995.044,000 lb9.85 to 13.9 ftYesNo64
6Dkenicor 3 Ton with Trolley$799.994.9116,600 lb8.53 to 12.47 ftNoNo63
7BSMTEK 3 Ton with Trolley$799.994.6126,600 lb8.53 to 12.47 ftNoNo61
8Dkenicor 3 Ton Frame$699.994.9116,600 lb8.53 to 12.47 ftNoNo59
9VEVOR DW-AGCS-02$1,329.905.025,000 lb100.4 to 147.6 in. (8.4 to 12.3 ft)NoNo59
10BSMTEK KF620036US-04$1,099.994.6126,600 lb8.53 to 12.47 ftNoNo57
✕HUAGHEE 1 Ton Kit$9994.37Three different capacity numbersAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
JEGS Adjustable Height Gantry Crane, 1-Ton
Best Overall
JEGS

JEGS Adjustable Height Gantry Crane, 1-Ton

4.5 43 reviews
Score 71/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score66/100 → 23 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: locking casters, fits 8ft. Missing: trolley, hoist, load tested.

Total: 71/100. How the score works

$695
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The most-reviewed gantry crane we found, from JEGS. A 1-ton frame with adjustable height and span that starts under 8 feet, so it rolls into a standard garage.

Capacity
2,000 lb
Height
7 ft 11 in. to 11 ft 9 in.
Width
Adjustable
Included
Frame only

Pros

  • 43 reviews at 4.5 stars, far more than any other gantry here
  • 7 ft 11 in. minimum height fits under an 8 ft garage ceiling
  • Four 5 in. locking swivel casters

Cons

  • 1-ton capacity, the lowest here
  • Frame only: buy a trolley and chain hoist separately
#2
Yannivia Adjustable Gantry Crane with Hoist and Trolley, 4,000 lb, 7.78 to 11.04 ft
Yannivia

Yannivia Adjustable Gantry Crane with Hoist and Trolley, 4,000 lb, 7.78 to 11.04 ft

5.0 3 reviews
Score 71/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score100/100 → 45 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score24/100 → 9 pts
  • Features 20% of score85/100 → 17 pts

Has: trolley, hoist, load tested, fits 8ft. Missing: locking casters.

Total: 71/100. How the score works

$1,199
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The 2-ton version of the Yannivia kit, and the best fit for a home garage: it adjusts in 10 steps from 7.78 feet, so it fits under 8-foot ceilings, and ships with a hoist and rigging.

Capacity
4,000 lb (tested to 6,600 lb)
Height
7.78 to 11.04 ft
Width
—
Included
Frame, trolley, hoist, slings, straps

Pros

  • Designed to fit 8 ft ceilings, with 10 locking height positions
  • Static-tested at 6,600 lb (1.5x its rating)
  • Trolley, hoist, slings, straps, shackles, and hooks included

Cons

  • The listing's first bullet is a list of other sellers it calls scammers; buy from Yannivia's own offer
  • Few reviews so far
#3
Yannivia Adjustable Gantry Crane with Trolley and Hoist, 2,000 lb, 7.65 to 10.91 ft
Yannivia

Yannivia Adjustable Gantry Crane with Trolley and Hoist, 2,000 lb, 7.65 to 10.91 ft

5.0 2 reviews
Score 69/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score100/100 → 45 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score19/100 → 7 pts
  • Features 20% of score85/100 → 17 pts

Has: trolley, hoist, load tested, fits 8ft. Missing: locking casters.

Total: 69/100. How the score works

$999
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A complete 1-ton lifting kit: frame, trolley, manual chain hoist, four slings, two ratchet straps, shackles, and hooks. It's statically tested at 1.5 times its rating and starts low enough for an 8-foot garage.

Capacity
2,000 lb (tested to 3,300 lb)
Height
7.65 to 10.91 ft
Width
8.5 ft (92.5 in. inside)
Included
Frame, trolley, hoist, slings, straps

Pros

  • Everything included, down to the slings and shackles
  • Each unit static-tested at 3,300 lb (1.5x)
  • 7.65 ft minimum height; 6 in. casters

Cons

  • 1-ton capacity
  • Only a couple of reviews so far
#4
LDHTHOPI 3 Ton Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, Manual Trolley, Hook and Shackles, 8.53 to 12.47 ft
LDHTHOPI

LDHTHOPI 3 Ton Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, Manual Trolley, Hook and Shackles, 8.53 to 12.47 ft

5.0 7 reviews
Score 65/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score100/100 → 45 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score36/100 → 13 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: trolley, locking casters. Missing: hoist, load tested, fits 8ft.

Total: 65/100. How the score works

$1,199.99
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A 3-ton gantry with a manual trolley, hooks, and shackles in the box, plus swivel casters that lock. LDHTHOPI says one person can adjust the height.

Capacity
6,600 lb
Height
8.53 to 12.47 ft
Width
—
Included
Frame + trolley, hooks, shackles

Pros

  • Trolley, hooks, and shackles included
  • Locking swivel casters
  • One-person height adjustment

Cons

  • The spec table lists the product as 9 x 4 x 9 inches, which is clearly the trolley, not the crane
  • 8.53 ft minimum height
#5
LYFOO 10.5 ft Wide Adjustable Gantry Crane, 4,000 lb, with Hoist and Rigging Kit
Money No Object
LYFOO

LYFOO 10.5 ft Wide Adjustable Gantry Crane, 4,000 lb, with Hoist and Rigging Kit

5.0 4 reviews
Score 64/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score100/100 → 45 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score28/100 → 10 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: trolley, hoist. Missing: load tested, locking casters, fits 8ft.

Total: 64/100. How the score works

$1,599
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The widest and tallest gantry here: up to 10.5 feet wide with 115 inches inside and up to 13.9 feet tall, with a hoist, trolley, slings, and an engine-leveling lever included.

Capacity
4,000 lb
Height
9.85 to 13.9 ft
Width
9 to 10.5 ft (115 in. inside)
Included
Frame, trolley, hoist, slings, engine lever

Pros

  • 115 in. inside clearance fits a full-size truck
  • Adjustable width (9 to 10.5 ft) and height (9.85 to 13.9 ft)
  • Includes an engine hoisting lever, 4 slings, and 8 shackles

Cons

  • Needs a ceiling near 10 ft even at its lowest
  • $1,599 and 450 lb
#6
Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane with 3 Ton Manual Trolley, 8.53 ft Width, Black
Dkenicor

Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane with 3 Ton Manual Trolley, 8.53 ft Width, Black

4.9 11 reviews
Score 63/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score98/100 → 44 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score44/100 → 15 pts
  • Features 20% of score20/100 → 4 pts

Has: trolley. Missing: hoist, load tested, locking casters, fits 8ft.

Total: 63/100. How the score works

$799.99
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A 4.9-star 3-ton gantry with a matching 3-ton manual trolley in the box. A 404-pound welded steel frame on 360-degree wheels.

Capacity
6,600 lb
Height
8.53 to 12.47 ft
Width
8.53 ft
Included
Frame + 3-ton trolley

Pros

  • 4.9 stars, tied for the best rating among gantries with 10+ reviews
  • 3-ton manual trolley included
  • Seamless welds and thickened steel plates

Cons

  • 8.53 ft minimum height
  • Wheels aren't described as locking
#7
BSMTEK 3 Ton Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, Upgraded Trolley, 8.53 ft Width
BSMTEK

BSMTEK 3 Ton Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, Upgraded Trolley, 8.53 ft Width

4.6 12 reviews
Score 61/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score45/100 → 16 pts
  • Features 20% of score20/100 → 4 pts

Has: trolley. Missing: hoist, load tested, locking casters, fits 8ft.

Total: 61/100. How the score works

$799.99
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The same 3-ton BSMTEK frame on a narrower 8.53-foot span with an upgraded trolley, for $300 less than the 9-foot version.

Capacity
6,600 lb
Height
8.53 to 12.47 ft
Width
8.53 ft fixed
Included
Frame + trolley

Pros

  • Trolley included
  • About $300 less than the 9.06 ft BSMTEK
  • Triangular base; removable legs and wheels

Cons

  • 8.53 ft minimum height
  • No hoist; budget for a chain hoist
#8
Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane, Steel I-Beam, Blue
Best Budget
Dkenicor

Dkenicor 3 Ton 6,600 lb Gantry Crane, Steel I-Beam, Blue

4.9 11 reviews
Score 59/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score98/100 → 44 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score44/100 → 15 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: trolley, hoist, load tested, locking casters, fits 8ft.

Total: 59/100. How the score works

$699.99
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Dkenicor's frame-only 3-ton gantry at $700, the cheapest 3-ton crane we found with a review history.

Capacity
6,600 lb
Height
8.53 to 12.47 ft
Width
8.53 ft
Included
Frame

Pros

  • About $700 for a 3-ton frame
  • 4.9 stars
  • Same 404 lb welded frame as the trolley version

Cons

  • No trolley mentioned; check before you order
  • 8.53 ft minimum height
#9
VEVOR Adjustable Gantry Crane, 5,000 lb, Manual Trolley, Locking Wheels, 100.4 to 147.6 in.
VEVOR

VEVOR Adjustable Gantry Crane, 5,000 lb, Manual Trolley, Locking Wheels, 100.4 to 147.6 in.

5.0 2 reviews
Score 59/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score100/100 → 45 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score19/100 → 7 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: trolley, locking casters. Missing: hoist, load tested, fits 8ft.

Total: 59/100. How the score works

$1,329.90
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VEVOR's 2.5-ton gantry with a manual trolley and locking wheels, on a triangular base with a baked rust-resistant finish.

Capacity
5,000 lb
Height
100.4 to 147.6 in. (8.4 to 12.3 ft)
Width
—
Included
Frame + manual trolley

Pros

  • Manual trolley and locking wheels included
  • 5,000 lb capacity
  • Baked-on finish for outdoor use

Cons

  • 100.4 in. minimum height won't clear an 8 ft ceiling
  • Only a couple of reviews so far
#10
BSMTEK 3 Ton Portable Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, 9.06 ft Width, 8.53 to 12.47 ft Height
BSMTEK

BSMTEK 3 Ton Portable Gantry Crane, 6,600 lb, 9.06 ft Width, 8.53 to 12.47 ft Height

4.6 12 reviews
Score 57/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score45/100 → 16 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: trolley, hoist, load tested, locking casters, fits 8ft.

Total: 57/100. How the score works

$1,099.99
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Amazon's #1 seller in Gantry Cranes. A 3-ton I-beam frame with a triangular base, 9-foot span, and tool-free modular assembly.

Capacity
6,600 lb
Height
8.53 to 12.47 ft
Width
9.06 ft fixed
Included
Frame

Pros

  • #1 in Amazon's Gantry Cranes category
  • 3-ton rating and a 9.06 ft span clears a truck bed or engine stand
  • Tool-free assembly; detachable legs

Cons

  • 8.53 ft minimum height won't fit under a standard 8 ft garage ceiling
  • Listing doesn't mention a trolley or caster locks

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $750; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from hoist (25%), trolley (20%), load tested (20%), fits 8ft (20%), locking casters (15%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 300 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

Gantry crane or engine hoist?

An engine hoist is cheaper ($170 to $300) and folds away, but its legs have to roll under the car and its boom loses capacity as it extends. A gantry crane straddles the car or bench, lifts straight up on a trolley, and holds its full rating across the beam. Gantries are better for repeated lifts, heavy diesels, and moving parts across the shop.

Will it fit in my garage?

Check the minimum height first. Most 3-ton gantries here start at 8.53 ft, too tall for a standard 8 ft garage ceiling. The JEGS (7 ft 11 in.) and both Yannivia kits (7.65 and 7.78 ft) are built to fit under 8 ft. Remember the hoist and chain hang below the beam, so your lift height is less than the crane height.

Frame only or a complete kit?

Frame-only gantries need a trolley (which rides the I-beam) and a chain hoist, bought separately. The Yannivia and LYFOO kits include both, plus slings and shackles. BSMTEK, Dkenicor, LDHTHOPI, and VEVOR include a trolley on some listings but not a hoist.

How much capacity do I need?

A 1-ton (2,000 lb) gantry handles most car engines and transmissions. Diesels, truck engines with transmissions attached, and machine tools call for 2 to 3 tons. Keep the hoist and trolley ratings at or above the frame's rating; the system is only as strong as its weakest part.

Can I move it with a load on it?

If the manual allows moving under load at all, keep it to short moves on smooth, level concrete with the load low and centered. Lock the casters before lifting, and never roll a loaded gantry over cracks, expansion joints, or slopes.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
HUAGHEE Adjustable Gantry Crane, "1 Ton (2500Lbs)" Capacity, with Hoist and Trolley
HUAGHEE

HUAGHEE Adjustable Gantry Crane, "1 Ton (2500Lbs)" Capacity, with Hoist and Trolley

4.3 7 reviews   $999

It's a complete kit like the Yannivia, but the listing gives three different numbers for how much it can lift. The Yannivia 1-ton kit costs the same, states 2,000 lb, and backs it with a 1.5x load test.

Why we'd skip it

  • The title says "1 Ton (2500Lbs)". One ton is 2,000 lb, not 2,500.
  • The first bullet cites a 3,300 lb factory test, which is 1.5 times 2,200 lb, a third capacity that matches neither the 1 ton nor the 2,500 lb figure.
  • On a crane you stand next to, the rated load is the one number you need to trust, and this listing doesn't give a consistent one.
  • Only two of the six casters lock, per the listing.
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