Explore crane and hoist types

EOT cranes are indoor lifting machines with horizontal movement along overhead runways. Our indoor EOT crane solutions are designed to move materials safely, efficiently, and with high precision in demanding industrial environments.

Our ACS880 variable speed drives offer smooth torque control, soft starting, and integrated anti-sway functionality, ensuring accurate load handling and reduced mechanical wear.

With support for Safe Torque Off, regenerative braking, and compatibility with a wide range of motor types, ABB solutions help reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and extend equipment life.

Whether you’re lifting heavy components or operating in tight spaces, ABB delivers reliable, intelligent crane control that keeps your operations moving.

Harbor cranes are lifting machines situated at ports, equipped with extensive reach and load capacity. Their movements include hoist, trolleym gantry, slew, and luffing.

ABB harbor crane automation platform is designed to keep port operations efficient, safe, and reliable. From container handling to bulk material unloading, our technology supports a wide range of crane types, including ship-to-shore, rubber-tyred gantry, rail-mounted gantry, and grab ship unloaders.

At the heart of these systems are ABB IEC low voltage motors, which deliver the performance, durability, and energy efficiency required for demanding port environments. Combined with advanced control systems, automation features, and built-in safety functions, ABB helps maximize crane productivity while reducing operating costs. Our global support network ensures long-term performance through maintenance, spare parts, and modernization services.

Whether you're moving containers or heavy bulk materials, ABB helps you keep cargo flowing and downtime to a minimum.

Construction cranes' movements include hoist, trolley, slew, and luffing. ABB offers reliable motors, drives and PLCs for construction cranes that help improve safety, efficiency, and performance on site. Whether you're operating tower cranes, construction elevators, or lifting platforms, ABB provides precise control with drive systems built to perform in demanding environments.

With advanced safety and security features and remote automation capabilities, our systems support safer crane operations and reduce the need for on-site intervention. Energy-saving functions such as regenerative braking help lower operating costs and support more sustainable construction practices.

Backed by a global service network, ABB helps you get the most out of your cranes, from setup to long-term operation.

Warehouse crane's movements are hoist, fork, travel, and turn table. ABB delivers drives, motors and PLCs for warehouse cranes, designed to boost efficiency, safety, and performance in automated material handling.

From drives for stacker cranes to precision drive systems like the ACS880 and ACS380, our technology ensures smooth, stable, and energy-efficient operation. With built-in safety functions and global support services, ABB helps you move more with confidence, safely and sustainably.

Deck cranes' movements include hoist, slew, and luffing. Our motors and drives for deck cranes are engineered for the tough demands of marine environments, supporting safe and efficient lifting on ships and offshore platforms. Our systems handle cargo transfer with precision control and robust design.

ABB IEC low voltage open deck motors are a key part of this system. These motors are installed directly on the ship’s deck, where they face extremely wet, icy, and corrosive environments. Their durable construction, metal fans designed to withstand icy conditions, and zinc primer coating for enhanced corrosion resistance make them ideal for reliable operation at sea.

Electric drivetrains in mobile cranes and hoists deliver clean, quiet, and energy-efficient operation even for the harshest environments. With high torque at low speeds due to its permanent magnet assisted motors, they enable precise load handling while reducing fuel consumption, avoiding down time and helping lower emissions.

Our HES880 Mobile Inverters, AMXE Motors and MAX Traction Battery Series are designed to operate in high shock and vibrations applications, whilst lowering maintenance intervention due to fewer moving parts and less fluid handling.

Electric drivetrains modular design allows easier integration into various crane configurations, improving safety, uptime, and overall operational performance.

In mining operations, uninterrupted hoist performance is critical to ensure the safe transport of personnel and materials, as well as to maintain productivity and secure evacuation routes during emergencies. Gearbox failures, rope wear, and energy inefficiency can seriously affect safety, reliability, and profitability, while grid stability remains essential for continuous operation.

ABB’s ACS880 and ACS8080 drives precisely control hoist motor operation, providing smooth, accurate movement across the entire speed range. Intelligent remote monitoring and diagnostics deliver real-time information on motor and drive condition, enabling predictive maintenance and minimizing unplanned downtime. Built-in drive redundancy allows operation to continue at half speed with full load in case of a fault.

ABB hoist solutions also deliver significant energy savings through regenerative braking. The option to integrate battery storage further enhances grid stability and operational resilience. Together, these technologies extend equipment lifetime, and increase overall energy efficiency, ensuring a more productive, and sustainable mining operation.