• What bridge capacity is required?
• How often is the crane to be used?
• What span is required?
• How long is the runway travel?
• How high must the hoist lift?
• Is the bridge going to be supported by the building, self-supported, or both?
• Is the bridge going to be indoors or outdoors?
• How is the crane powered? All motorized, push-pull, hand geared, or combination?
• If motorized, how fast? Single or dual speeds? Variable frequency drives?
• What voltages are required?
• What type of control? Pendant from hoist, separate track or remote control?
• Any special features? Cabs, walkways, horns, lights?