Harold Potter design & manufacture, install and maintain semi-goliath cranes for businesses across the UK. Semi-goliath cranes combine features of both overhead cranes and goliath cranes, providing an effective lifting solution where building layouts or operational requirements make traditional crane systems unsuitable.
What is a Semi-Goliath Crane?
A semi-goliath crane is a type of crane that combines features of both an overhead crane and a goliath crane. One side of the crane runs on an elevated runway beam attached to the building structure, while the other side is supported by a leg that travels along a floor-mounted rail.
Key Benefits of a Semi-Goliath Crane
Semi-Goliath cranes offer a unique hybrid design that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor operations. The design provides a flexible solution where both building and ground support is optimal. Semi-Goliath cranes offer a cost-effective solution to heavy-duty lifting with a wide range of capacities and spans to suit different lifting applications and industries.
Semi-Goliath Crane vs Goliath Crane
While a goliath crane is supported by legs on both sides, a semi-goliath crane uses one building-mounted runway beam and one supporting leg. This allows semi-goliath cranes to combine the advantages of overhead and goliath crane systems while adapting to specific site requirements.
Why Choose Harold Potter for your Semi-Goliath Cranes?
Established in 1921, Harold Potter has decades of experience designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining semi-goliath cranes for businesses across the UK. Our team of experienced overhead crane specialists provide tailored lifting solutions, from new crane installations and crane modification projects to refurbishment and servicing of existing industrial crane systems.
We offer a complete range of services, including crane design and manufacture, installation, LOLER inspections, preventative maintenance, breakdown support and obsolete crane spare parts, or for those parts on long delivery, that are urgently needed. With qualified engineers, fast response times and clear communication throughout every project, we help minimise downtime and keep your lifting operations running safely and efficiently.
Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, reliable support and long-term customer relationships. Our successful projects and customer testimonials demonstrating our commitment to delivering dependable overhead crane solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Difference Between a Goliath Crane and a Semi-Goliath Crane?
A goliath crane is supported by legs on both sides of the crane bridge, whereas a semi-goliath crane is supported by a runway beam on one side and a floor-mounted leg on the other. This makes semi-goliath cranes suitable for applications where partial building support is available.
When is a Semi-Goliath Crane Used?
Semi-goliath cranes are often used where a full overhead crane system is not practical due to building design, structural limitations or site layout constraints.
Can a Semi-Goliath Crane Be Installed in an Existing Building?
Yes. Semi-goliath cranes are frequently installed within existing facilities where modifications or extensions make traditional overhead crane systems difficult to accommodate.
What Industries Use Semi-Goliath Cranes?
Semi-goliath cranes are commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, fabrication and industrial facilities where flexible lifting solutions are required.
Contact Us
Do you require a site visit from our expert team to see if a semi-goliath crane would suit your operations?
Call us on 01159 838 111.