Description

️ Free Mobile Gantry Crane A-Frame – Full CAD Project for DIY Lifting Systems

 A Practical, Workshop-Ready Crane You Can Build

This free project contains a complete CAD design of a mobile A-frame gantry crane – ideal for workshops, garages, and maintenance areas. The crane is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind, using square profiles, welded joints, and caster wheels for easy movement.

No guessing – just open the 3D model, follow the drawings, and build it.

What’s Included in the Download?

• ✅ Full 3D assembly model – Inventor 2014

• ✅ STEP, STL, and DWF for broad compatibility

• ✅ Detailed DWG working drawings + printable PDFs

• ✅ Includes welds, bolts, tolerances, clear dimensions

• ✅ BOM with steel profiles, materials, and connection points

Use Cases

This portable gantry crane is perfect for:

• Engine removal and installation

• Lifting gearboxes or frames in garages

• Loading/unloading heavy parts in small workshops

• Educational training in mechanical design and welding

Benefits:

• Free and ready to use

• Mobile thanks to integrated caster wheels

• Modular, scalable A-frame structure

• Optimized for common workshop materials

• Based on real mechanical design standards

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