How heavy is the crane rail

Sep 29, 2025

The weight of crane rails is typically calculated as "weight per meter," as different models have significantly different cross-sectional sizes. According to the Chinese standard GB/T 11264-2016, common crane rail models include QU70, QU80, QU100, and QU120. Their approximate theoretical weights are as follows:

QU70: Approximately 52.8 kg/m

QU80: Approximately 63.7 kg/m

QU100: Approximately 88.9 kg/m

QU120: Approximately 118 kg/m

Rail Type		SIZE(mm)				theoretical weight
		height	bottom width	head width	waist depth
Crane rail	QU70	120	120	70	28	52.8
	QU80	130	130	80	32	63.69
	QU100	150	150	100	38	88.96
	QU120	170	170	120	44	118.1

It can be observed that larger model numbers correspond to thicker rail heads and webs, resulting in a higher weight per meter. For example, a standard 12-meter length of QU120 rail has a total weight of nearly 1.4 tons. This makes it highly suitable for high-load applications like ultra-heavy-duty port cranes or gantry cranes in metallurgical plants.

gantry crane

Compared to standard railway heavy rails (e.g., 60 kg/m), crane rails generally have a taller overall section and a wider head. They are designed to withstand concentrated loads from frequent starting, stopping, and high wheel pressures. Selection must consider the crane's wheel load, span, and operational frequency to ensure track stability and safety.

Classification		Height(mm)	Head (mm)	Bottom (mm)	Thick(mm)	Weight (kg/m)
Heavy Rail	38 KG/M	134	68	114	13	38.733
	43 KG/M	140	70	114	14.5	44.653
	45 KG/M	145	67	126	14.5	45.546
	50 KG/M	152	70	132	15.5	51.514
	60 KG/M	176	73	150	16.5	60.64

crane rail

GNEE RAIL routinely supplies various crane rails conforming to GB standards, including the full range of specifications such as QU70, QU80, QU100, and QU120. We also provide customized processing services like cutting, drilling, grinding, and anti-corrosion coatings to meet the diverse needs of ports, shipyards, metallurgical plants, and large warehouses. Please contact us directly for complete technical data and quotation proposals.