EOT Cranes Buying Guide in Russia: Choosing the Right Supplier for Your Project

In the fields of manufacturing, metallurgy, energy construction, and logistics in Russia, EOT cranes play a vital role. As an industrially advanced country, Russia has a strong demand for high-performance and highly reliable lifting equipment.

For customers in Russia who plan to purchase an EOT crane, defining requirements, understanding the EOT crane supply market, and selecting a reliable supplier are key steps to ensuring a successful procurement.

This article provides an EOT crane purchasing guide, explaining how to choose the right EOT crane supplier and analyzing the current supply situation of EOT cranes in Russia.

Define Your Needs for EOT Crane

Before purchasing an EOT crane, it is essential to clearly understand your actual operational requirements. These include:

• Lifting capacity: Specify the maximum load the crane needs to handle.
• Span and lifting height: Determine the effective span and lifting height based on the width and height of the workshop or job site to ensure smooth material handling without space limitations.
• Working class and usage frequency: Identify the working grade of the crane by considering the frequency and intensity of use to ensure durability and safety.
• Operating speed: Define the hoisting speed, trolley travel speed, and crane travel speed according to the required material handling efficiency.
• Working environment: Take into account the specific operating conditions. For clean rooms, high-temperature, low-temperature, humid, explosion-proof, or corrosive environments, choose cranes with the appropriate protection level or special configuration.
• Power supply and control method: Specify the plant's power supply voltage and preferred control type (pendant control, wireless remote control, or cabin operation).
• Special functional requirements: Consider whether smart control, remote monitoring, anti-collision protection, or automatic positioning features are needed.

How to Choose a Reliable EOT Crane Supplier in Russia

When selecting an EOT crane supplier in the Russian market, it is important to evaluate the following aspects:

• Qualifications and certifications: Verify whether the supplier's cranes have obtained relevant certifications such as EAC or GOST, ensuring compliance with required quality and safety standards.
• Production and technical capability: Assess the supplier's production scale, technical strength, and customization capability. For EOT cranes with large spans or heavy lifting capacities, the supplier's technical and manufacturing competence is especially critical.
• Industry experience: Review the supplier's project experience in Russia, particularly installations under similar working conditions and load requirements.
• After-sales service: In Russia, fast after-sales response is crucial. A reliable supplier should provide timely spare parts supply, technical support, and remote assistance.
• Price and cost performance: Do not focus solely on price—consider overall equipment quality, life cycle cost, and after-sales service to choose the supplier offering the best value for money.

Top 5 EOT Crane Suppliers in Russia

Uralkran

• Basic Information: Uralkran was established in 1949 and is headquartered in Russia. It is a manufacturer of lifting and conveying equipment integrating design, manufacturing, and system integration. The company has large-scale production facilities and an independent design institute. Its products include EOT cranes, gantry cranes, and complete material handling systems. Positioned as “Made in Russia, technologically advanced, using European components,” Uralkran competes in the global heavy equipment market and has delivered over 30,000 cranes and hundreds of thousands of components domestically and internationally.
• Products: EOT cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, port cranes for shipbuilding and ship repair, ship and offshore cranes, jib cranes, hoists, transfer carts, winches.
• Industries Served: Metallurgy, nuclear energy, metal structure manufacturing, shipbuilding, chemical industry, energy, industrial loading and unloading, and more.
• Service Scope: From equipment selection consultation, design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning to maintenance, upgrades, and recycling.

Iteco Crane

• Basic Information: The company was established in 2013 and is located in Obninsk, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, covering a total area of approximately 3.5 hectares, with production facilities of about 10,000 m². In its 12 years of operation, over 1,000 units of equipment have been put into service across more than 50 cities in Russia and abroad.
• Products: EOT cranes, gantry cranes, special cranes (grab cranes, magnetic cranes).
• Production Capacity: Capable of manufacturing EOT cranes with lifting capacities up to 250 tons. The production process covers metal cutting, welding, assembly, surface treatment, and testing. The company has a dedicated inspection department and can perform factory acceptance tests.
• Services: Design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, spare parts supply, and upgrades or modifications.

Magnitogorsk Crane Plant

• Basic Information: Established in 1943 and headquartered in Magnitogorsk, the company is an EOT crane manufacturer that has produced over 20,000 cranes since its founding.
• Products: EOT cranes, gantry cranes, semi-gantry cranes, jib cranes, special cranes, crane parts, transfer carts.
• Production Capacity: Capable of manufacturing cranes with lifting capacities up to 160 tons and spans up to 40 meters, operating in modes A1–A8, and customized according to client requirements.
• Industries Served: Industrial workshops, metallurgical steelmaking, machinery manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, material handling, and other heavy lifting applications.
• Services: Design, manufacturing, supply, installation, commissioning, and modification of electric cranes for various purposes and designs.

Uryupinsky Crane Plant

• Basic Information: The company is an independent EOT crane manufacturer with a total plant area of 42,435 m², including main production workshops, mold workshops, foundry, heat treatment shop, maintenance machinery workshop, and warehouses. It produces over 300 cranes annually, which have been deployed in more than 250 cities in Russia and abroad.
• Products: EOT cranes, electric gantry cranes, semi-gantry cranes, electric jib cranes, electric hoists, crane components.
• Industries Served: Warehousing and logistics, machinery manufacturing, wood processing, metallurgy, and mining.
• Services: Manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and modernization of lifting equipment.

Gruzopodyem LLC

• Basic Information: Gruzopodyom, established in 2008, is a modern, fully equipped manufacturing plant located in Kazan, covering a total area of 17,000 m². In 2024, the plant produced approximately 1,000 units of EOT cranes, jib cranes, and gantry cranes. The factory enforces strict quality control over its products, and all production operations comply with industry standards and regulations. It holds welding technology certification issued by NAKS. According to an independent study by Mega Research, Gruzopodyom ranks among the top five crane manufacturers in Russia. Based on 2023 performance, it was recognized by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan as the best exporter in the industrial sector.
• Products: EOT cranes, suspension cranes, gantry cranes, semi-gantry cranes, jib cranes, explosion-proof cranes, transfer carts, crane components, and lifting accessories such as grabs, lifting beams, and beam clamps.
• Industries Served: Oil and gas, machinery manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, energy and power sectors.
• Services: Installation, delivery, design, warranty and maintenance, and rental.

Russian Overhead Crane Imports Market Overview

According to ITC Trade Map data, in 2024, the total import value of overhead cranes in Russia was approximately USD 31.6 million. Among this total, China accounted for USD 26.6 million, representing 84.1% of Russian imports, making it the largest supplier to the Russian market. Chinese export volume of overhead cranes to Russia reached 4,924 tons, with an average unit price of USD 5,392 per ton, demonstrating its dominant position in the market.

Turkey ranked second, with an import value of USD 2.8 million, accounting for 8.9% of the total, and an import volume of 428 tons, with an average unit price of USD 6,561 per ton. India ranked third, with an import value of USD 2.1 million, representing 6.8%, and an import quantity of 20 units, with an average price of USD 106,550 per unit.

Other Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan showed relatively small import values—around USD 66 thousand or less, with very limited quantities, accounting for only a minor share of the total. Overall, Russian overhead crane imports are highly concentrated in China, followed by Turkey and India, while other countries occupy only a small portion of the market.

Why China Is the Largest EOT Crane Supplier in Russia

China has become the largest source of EOT crane imports for Russia, mainly due to the following advantages:

• Wide product range: Chinese manufacturers offer a full spectrum of cranes, from light-duty 1–5 ton single girder EOT cranes, 10–20 ton general-purpose cranes for standard workshops, to double girder cranes of hundreds of tons designed for heavy industries such as metallurgy, nuclear power, and foundries. Mature models are available for all these applications.
• High cost performance: Large-scale production and a mature supply chain give Chinese EOT crane suppliers a significant cost advantage. Cranes of the same specifications and quality are typically 20%–40% cheaper than European brands.
• Proximity: China shares a border with Russia, offering notable logistical and service advantages. Shorter transportation distances reduce delivery times and shipping costs. Proximity also facilitates after-sales support, allowing Chinese suppliers to provide remote or on-site assistance quickly, improving equipment uptime and reliability.
• Strong reputation: Through years of cooperation and practical use, Chinese EOT cranes have earned a good reputation in the Russian market. They are recognized for durability, safety, and ease of maintenance, and more local companies now prioritize Chinese brands for new projects and equipment upgrades.

Why Choose DGCRANE for Your Project

Comprehensive Service

DGCRANE provides comprehensive professional services from consultation and design to installation and after-sales support, ensuring your project is completed efficiently and smoothly. We support multiple international payment methods, including L/C, T/T, and wire transfer, guaranteeing transparent and secure transactions. Our professional engineering team can be dispatched on-site for installation and commissioning, enabling rapid project start-up. Long-term technical support and spare parts supply ensure quick response to customer needs, keeping your equipment running reliably.

Advanced Technology

DGCRANE can equip overhead cranes with a range of advanced technologies tailored to customer requirements. For example, our variable frequency control system ensures smoother lifting and traveling operations. Anti-sway control keeps the load sway angle within 0.2°, eliminating waiting time for load stabilization and improving crane efficiency by over 30%. Our AI-based fully automatic crane control system enables unmanned, intelligent material handling, significantly enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.

Extensive Experience

With over 10 years of experience in exporting EOT cranes, DGCRANE has supplied single and double girder EOT cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, container gantry cranes, crane wheels, hooks, cabins, and more to Russia. Serving industries such as steel mills, shipyards, and ports, we are well-versed in local regulations and technical standards, ensuring efficient handling of export documentation, customs clearance, and on-site guidance. Years of project experience have allowed our team to develop mature, systematic processes for packaging, transportation, installation, and commissioning, providing customers with stable and reliable project support.

DGCRANE Cases in Russia

10T Single Girder EOT Cranes Export to Russia

• Load capacity: 10t
• Span: 25 m
• Working class: ISO M3

Project Overview

We received great news from a Russian customer who placed an order for a 10-ton single-girder EOT crane along with supporting accessories, including the crane beam, crane rails, and a long-travel crane power supply system.

Production and Customization Notes

• Crane beam installation: All customers should pay special attention—if the workshop already has load-bearing columns, please provide detailed photos and information, as this affects the connection between the crane beam and the columns.
• Recommended method: We suggest embedding steel plates on the load-bearing columns and then welding the crane beam to the columns to ensure a stable and secure installation.

Production and Delivery

• Due to the customer's urgent crane requirement, we prioritized production and completed it within 15 days.
• All cranes and accessories were delivered by truck.

12.5T Single Girder Gantry Crane Delivered to Russia

• Load capacity: 12.5 t
• Span: 25 m
• Power source: 380 V / 60 Hz / 3 Phase
• Work duty: A3

Project Overview:

This gantry crane was designed and delivered for a Russian factory to facilitate outdoor truck loading and unloading. According to the customer’s operational requirements, we customized both the span and lifting height to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Customer Requirements & Customization:

• The customer requested the fastest possible lifting speed for unloading raw materials from trucks.
• Standard lifting speed for a 12.5t crane is 3.5 m/min, but this project required a customized lifting speed of 8 m/min.
• To safely accommodate the increased speed, the crane’s steel structure was reinforced based on a 20t crane design, ensuring higher structural strength and operational safety.

The crane now operates efficiently at high speed, maintaining safety while meeting the customer’s productivity needs.

Conclusion

When selecting an EOT crane in the Russian market, it is essential to clearly define your requirements and choose a reliable supplier. The right crane not only ensures production efficiency and safety but also delivers long-term value to the enterprise. Whether considering local manufacturers or Chinese exporters, it is important to thoroughly evaluate the supplier's qualifications, production capabilities, and industry experience, while carefully balancing equipment performance and cost.

Zora Zhao

Expert in Overhead Crane/Gantry Crane/Jib Crane/Crane Parts Solutions

With 10+ years of experience in the Crane Overseas Export Industry, helped 10,000+ customers with their pre-sales questions and concerns, if you have any related needs, please feel free to contact me!

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