Double girder cranes can provide an extra hook height because the trolley and hoist are placed between or on top of the cross girders.

On a double girder crane, there are two girder beams that make up the bridge and they’re supported by an end truck on each side. In most instances, the trolley and hoist run on a rail installed on top of the bridge girders. With a double girder design, you gain the depth of the cross girder if the hoist is placed between or on top of the cross girders-providing an extra hook height in most cases.