The REID Porta Gantry, available for rent from LGH.
In this installment of Tools You May Not Know We Rent, we’re highlighting one of the more versatile additions to the LGH rental fleet: the REID Porta Gantry.
The REID Porta Gantry is a portable aluminum gantry crane designed for lifting, handling, and positioning loads in areas where traditional gantries may be too large, heavy, or difficult to assemble. With lightweight construction, adjustable configurations, and compact design options, REID Porta Gantry systems give crews more flexibility in confined spaces, maintenance areas, plants, construction sites, and hard-to-access locations.
LGH offers two REID Porta Gantry rental options: the 1-ton Porta Gantry Rapide and the 5-ton Porta Gantry. Each model supports a different type of lifting application, from small portable gantry crane work to higher-capacity portable lifting.
The REID Porta Gantry
A REID Porta Gantry is a lightweight, portable aluminum gantry crane used to lift and position loads in areas where a fixed lifting point or traditional gantry crane may not be practical. These systems are designed for fast setup, portability, and jobsite flexibility.
Unlike heavier steel gantries, REID Porta Gantry systems are easier to transport, position, and assemble. This makes them useful for projects where crews need temporary lifting capacity without installing permanent lifting equipment.
Common applications include maintenance work, confined space access, material handling, equipment installation, and lifting in areas with limited access.
LGH Reps training on the Porta Gantry.
The Porta Gantry Rapide is REID’s 1-ton aluminum gantry variant. This model stands out because of its portability, compact footprint, and fast setup.
The Rapide system is a fully foldable, self-contained 1 ton portable gantry crane that maintains height adjustability while staying easy to transport and position. Unlike many traditional aluminum gantries that require tools and multiple people to assemble, the 1-ton Rapide is designed for one-person assembly in about a minute, with no additional tools required.
That compact design helps crews access jobsites, work areas, and tight spaces that may be difficult to reach with a conventional gantry crane. The Rapide also allows the clear operating span to adjust by 2 feet, giving crews additional flexibility during setup.
The Rapide gantry comes equipped with a gated trolley and master link that can be quickly attached to the beam using the included quick-release pin. This setup also allows the trolley to be locked in place when needed.
The model stocked in the LGH fleet, US-PGR1TM30, weighs only 132 pounds. That lighter weight and smaller footprint make the Rapide a strong option when crews need a small portable gantry crane for lighter-duty lifting applications.
LGH also offers REID’s 5-ton aluminum Porta Gantry for applications that require greater lifting capacity without moving to a traditional steel gantry setup.
Before this type of system became available, many projects above 3 tons required steel gantries. The REID 5 ton portable gantry crane gives crews a higher-capacity aluminum option while maintaining a lighter, more portable design than comparable steel units.
For example, the REID 5-ton Porta Gantry weighs 659 pounds with a 15-foot beam. By comparison, an equivalent 5-ton steel gantry with a 15-foot beam weighs approximately 1,430 pounds. That weight difference can make a meaningful impact when crews need to transport, assemble, reposition, or move the gantry around a jobsite.
For projects that require capacity, portability, and faster setup, the 5-ton REID Porta Gantry can provide a practical alternative to heavier steel gantry systems.
The REID Porta Gantry is useful when crews need temporary lifting capability in locations where access, setup time, or equipment weight are major concerns.
Common applications include:
Because REID Porta Gantry systems are portable and adaptable, they can help crews create a temporary lifting point where permanent lifting equipment is not available.
A portable aluminum gantry crane can give crews more flexibility than a traditional fixed lifting setup. Aluminum construction reduces overall weight, while the portable design makes the gantry easier to transport, assemble, and reposition.
Renting a REID Porta Gantry may be a good option when:
For many projects, portable gantry crane rental gives crews access to the right equipment without taking on long-term ownership, storage, maintenance, or transportation costs.
LGH rents REID Porta Gantry systems for projects that require portable, lightweight, and reliable lifting solutions. Whether your job calls for a small portable gantry crane like the 1-ton Rapide or a higher-capacity 5-ton portable gantry crane, LGH can help match the right gantry to the application.
Our rental specialists can help review your load weight, required span, lifting height, access limitations, jobsite conditions, and overall lift plan to determine which REID Porta Gantry option is best for your project.
The REID Porta Gantry gives crews a portable aluminum gantry crane option for lifting, handling, and positioning loads in demanding environments. With both 1-ton and 5-ton models available, LGH can support a range of applications, from compact confined-space work to higher-capacity portable lifting.
For help choosing a REID Porta Gantry or another portable gantry crane rental for your next project, contact LGH today or call 800-878-7305 to speak with a rental specialist.
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