Case Study: Boosting Efficiency with Custom RTG Cranes at a Mexican Manufacturing Plant

Client: A leading manufacturing plant in Mexico.
Project: Supply and delivery of two Rubber-Tyre Gantry (RTG) cranes for internal logistics and material handling.
Crane Supplier: Dongqi Crane
Equipment Delivered:

• 1 x 30-ton RTG Crane (Span: 6m, Lifting Height: 6m)
• 1 x 50-ton RTG Crane (Span: 6m, Lifting Height: 6m)
• Power Supply: 440V, 60Hz, 3-Phase (Fully compliant with local Mexican standards)

Project Overview

In 2025, Dongqi Crane successfully commissioned and delivered two robust Rubber-Tyre Gantry (RTG) cranes to a major manufacturing facility in Mexico. Facing the need to optimize their yard and workshop material handling for heavy loads, the client sought reliable, mobile lifting solutions. Dongqi provided a tailored setup featuring a 30-ton and a more powerful 50-ton RTG crane, both designed with a 6-meter span and 6-meter lifting height to perfectly fit the plant’s operational layout and space constraints.

Technical Highlights & Dongqi’s Solution

The key challenge was to deliver versatile cranes that combined high capacity with excellent maneuverability in a busy industrial environment. Dongqi’s RTG cranes were the ideal solution:

• Customized Specifications: The 30T-6M H6M and 50T-6M H6M models were configured to handle the client’s specific load ranges and spatial requirements, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Local Power Compliance: Designed for 440V, 60Hz, 3-phase power, the cranes were fully compatible with the Mexican electrical grid, ensuring immediate and trouble-free operation upon installation.
• Robust Mobility & Precision: The rubber-tyre design allows for easy movement across the facility without the need for fixed tracks, offering unparalleled flexibility. The cranes provide precise load positioning, crucial for sensitive manufacturing components.
• Proven Reliability: Dongqi’s cranes are engineered with high-quality components and a durable structure, built to withstand rigorous, daily use in an industrial setting.

Client Feedback

The client has reported significant improvements in their material handling efficiency since the installation of the Dongqi RTG cranes.

• On Performance & Reliability: “The Dongqi cranes have been instrumental in streamlining our logistics. The 50-ton RTG handles our heaviest assemblies with ease and stability, while the 30-ton unit is perfect for more frequent, medium-weight moves. Their reliability has minimized downtime, which is critical for our production schedule.”
• On Integration & Usability: “The installation was smooth, and the team was professional. Our operators found the controls intuitive. The mobility of the RTGs allows us to use our yard and floor space much more dynamically than with older, fixed solutions.”
• On Value: “We considered several options, but Dongqi offered the best balance of custom-fit design, build quality, and value. Having two units with different capacities gives us operational flexibility we didn’t have before.”

Guidance for Potential Clients

This project with the Mexican manufacturer underscores key considerations for businesses evaluating similar equipment:

1. Prioritize Customization Over Standard Models: A crane that fits your exact span, height, and capacity needs will yield far greater long-term productivity gains than adapting operations to a generic model. Dongqi’s ability to tailor the RTGs was a decisive factor.
2. Mobility Can Unlock Space Efficiency: For facilities needing to move heavy loads across multiple points without fixed infrastructure, RTG cranes offer an ideal blend of power and flexibility. They are a superior alternative to fixed cranes when coverage area needs are variable.
3. Ensure Local Compliance: Verify that the supplier understands and can deliver equipment that meets your region’s voltage, frequency, and safety standards. Dongqi’s pre-configured compliance for Mexico eliminated potential deployment hurdles.
4. Think in Systems for Scalability: The client’s choice of two complementary capacity cranes demonstrates strategic planning. Consider your future load profiles and whether multiple units or a scalable solution could offer better operational resilience.
5. Partner with a Supplier with a Global Support Network: Choose a manufacturer, like Dongqi Crane, with a proven track record of international deliveries and the capability to provide remote technical support, documentation, and parts service, ensuring long-term peace of mind.

Conclusion

The successful deployment of Dongqi’s 30-ton and 50-ton RTG cranes at this Mexican plant highlights how targeted lifting solutions can transform material handling efficiency. By providing reliable, customized, and mobile cranes, Dongqi Crane has empowered the client to achieve smoother, faster, and safer internal logistics. This case serves as a strong reference for manufacturing and logistics operations worldwide looking to enhance their capabilities with durable and flexible crane technology.

[Note: This case study is based on a real project. Photos from the client’s site are available upon request to visually demonstrate the installation and application.]