South Africa’s industrial landscape—from mining and steel fabrication to automotive assembly and warehousing—relies heavily on efficient material handling. As local industries push for higher productivity and lower operating costs, the demand for reliable overhead cranes continues to grow. Against this backdrop, an unmistakable shift is taking place: South African buyers are increasingly choosing Chinese-made bridge cranes, and the numbers tell a compelling story.
According to Chinese customs data, South Africa imported 58 units of overhead cranes from China in 2025, with a total value of USD 793,000. This represents a significant increase from 27 units valued at USD 652,000 in 2024. More importantly, the average unit price dropped from approximately USD 24,100 in 2024 to just USD 13,700 in 2025—a clear sign that Chinese manufacturers are delivering even greater value without compromising quality. For South African businesses, this means access to sturdy, well-engineered bridge cranes at remarkably competitive prices. Chinese cranes now offer an unmatched combination: the technical reliability and safety standards comparable to European models, yet at a fraction of the cost. This is not about cutting corners—it is about smart engineering, mature supply chains, and large-scale production efficiency that benefit the end user.
Among China’s most trusted names in lifting equipment, Dongqi Crane stands out as a Sino-foreign joint venture with over 40 years of manufacturing heritage. Headquartered in Henan, the company operates a 240,000-square-meter modern facility with more than 560 skilled employees, including over 80 technical and management specialists. With an annual production capacity exceeding 10,000 units and successful crane projects delivered to 96 countries—including numerous installations across Africa—Dongqi Crane brings both global expertise and local understanding to South African customers. The company holds CE certification and builds its bridge cranes to meet European FEM standards, with core components sourced from world-renowned brands such as ABB, SIEMENS, SEW, NORD, and Schneider Electric. From single-girder and double-girder overhead cranes to heavy-duty and explosion-proof models, Dongqi Crane offers customized solutions for virtually every industrial application.
As South African industries modernize and seek cost-effective ways to boost productivity, Dongqi Crane is ready to be your partner—delivering European-standard technology, tailored engineering support, and exceptional value.
Discover Dongqi Crane’s full range of overhead cranes below.
| Overhead Crane | Span(m) | Lifting Height(m) | Power Supply(V) | Price(USD) |
| 1 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $2200~40000 |
| 2 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $2500~40800 |
| 3 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $2600~41000 |
| 5 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $3000~41500 |
| 10 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $4000~45000 |
| 16 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $5000~48000 |
| 20 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $6000~50000 |
| 25 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $8000~56000 |
The price of the above overhead bridge cranes will change with the market, without further notice, for reference only. If you need an accurate price in the near future, please contact us.
| Overhead Crane | Span(m) | Lifting Height(m) | Power Supply(V) | Price(USD) |
| 1 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $4000-60000 |
| 2 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $4500-62000 |
| 3 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $5000-66000 |
| 5 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $5800-72000 |
| 10 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $6500-79000 |
| 16 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $7800-86000 |
| 20 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $8600-95000 |
| 25 ton | 7.5~31.5 | 6~30 | 220-480/3/50 | $9800-110000 |
The price of the above bridge cranes will change with the market, without further notice, for reference only. If you need an accurate price in the near future, please contact us.
Grab crane is a heavy duty double girder overhead crane equipped with grab bucket, which can be used frequently. The lifting capacity of grab crane included the dead weight of the grab bucket is 5 ton to 25 tons. The working class of the grab crane is A6. The specifications of the grab crane is given in the following table for your reference and customized design can be provided by Dongqi crane.
Dongqi supply the single girder crane with lifting capacity: 1~20t, span:7.5~28.5m, lifting height 1~30m, low work class A3,A4. We also design and manufacture the nonstandard crane according users’ demanding.
This crane is used in ambient temperature of -25℃～+40℃，humidity≤85%，elevation under 1000m，power supply is 3-ph, 380V,50HZ(can change as user demand).
QC Electromagnetic overhead crane is a kind of material handling equipment, equipped with detachable electromagnetic chuck and corresponding operating system to handle and lift metal objects. The lifting capacity of the electromagnetic overhead crane included the weight of electromagnetic is 5 to 32 ton. The working class of electromagnetic crane is A5 and A6. The magnetic retentive time is 10 to 30 minutes.
Electric Hoist Double girder Overhead crane is an overhead crane with the electric hoist as the lifting mechanism, with the lifting capacity 5 ton to 63 ton, used for general material handling and lifting. The working class of the electric hoist overhead is A3 to A5.
QD double girder overhead crane is composed of bridge, travelling mechanism, trolley, electric equipment. Main girder adopts box welded structure, crane travelling mechanism adopts separate drive, and lifting mechanism is equipped winch. All mechanism are controlled in driver’s cab.
QD model double girder overhead crane is applied in open warehouse or rail sideways to conduct common loading unloading and material handling works. It is a heavy duty type overhead crane that satisfy frequently using.
Insulation overhead crane is widely used in smelting workshops of electrolytic nonferrous metal, aluminum and magnesium. This insulation overhead crane is constituted by box-type main girder, crane traveling mechanism, trolley and electrical parts.
To prevent the current passing through the lifting mechanism to the crane and threatening the operator’s life, parts of the insulation overhead crane are protected by insulation treatment. Insulation overhead crane work level is heavy duty, so the main lifting is equipped with dual braking in order to ensure safe production.
European double girder overhead crane is the latest version of overhead crane, designed with FEM standards, developed on the base of traditional crane, therefore, European double girder overhead crane has unbeatable advantages, such as, unparalleled performance, tight structure, light dead weight, high safety and reliability, high perform efficiency, and widely applications for various industries.
Due to the design advantages, European double girder overhead crane could help you to lower initial investment for factory construction, increase productivity, and lower efforts for daily maintenance, and reduce energy consumption, and obtain higher return on investment.
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