Crane-Served Warehouse for Sale - Cleveland Metro

Last Updated Sept. 18, 2023

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If you are searching for Crane Warehouse for sale, Cleveland, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:

  • An overview of crane-served warehousing.
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You've likely found us here because you are searching for Crane-Served or Crane-Ready warehouse space for Sale in the Cleveland Metro. Our Cleveland Metro affiliate broker has extensive experience with crane warehouse space, having leased and sold existing properties and worked with developers on build-to-suit spaces for lease. We’ll identify the best listed and unlisted Crane-Served Warehouses for Sale in the Cleveland Metro at no charge to you. Stop wasting your own time searching listings!

Crane spaces usually have unique characteristics, which we'll discuss in more detail in this article. The spaces come in many shapes and sizes, and we've performed a search for this article that covers small to medium-sized spaces for Sale in Cleveland . That search is summarized below. We are ready, willing, and able to conduct a comprehensive search for crane warehouse space for lease, rent, or sale meeting your specific requirements. Read on for more detail about the characteristics of crane equipped space, as well as the results of our search for this article.

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The forklift car is an excellent solution for most warehouses, especially distribution warehouses. But specific industrial and manufacturing jobs require a lot more lifting power. Forklifts typically lift 3 tons but most commonly reach the 1.5-ton limit.

In contrast, an overhead crane can move between 2 and 100 tons in minutes or seconds. If you want to rent such a warehouse, you will likely have some difficulty finding one, but you can buy another warehouse in Cleveland and install a bridge crane.

There are other types of cranes if you need less lift power. An example is the jib crane, which rotates radially from its center, or the gantry crane, similar to the bridge type but usually lifts less load. If you find crane-served warehouses too far from your budget and business needs, you can always use the infallible forklift.

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This section will not be a comprehensive summary of use cases for a crane equipped warehouse property. Cranes in a warehouse are most commonly associated with placement of and/or adding value to or repair of heavy equipment and parts.

At the most basic level, a crane is used to lift, move, and place a heavy item. The type of crane you need for your use-case is driven by the size and weight of the objects you need to move and the area within which you need to move them. The following is a quick summary of some of your options. If you need small-area coverage with moderate-weight items that can be lifted and placed within a radial area, then you might get by with a Jib crane. The Jib crane is attached to a wall support at a single point and the arm attached to the support lifts and places the item.  A Gantry crane is a small version of a bridge-type crane that can be fixed or portable. It usually has a beam between two supports stabilized at the floor. The height of this type of crane can be fixed or variable. The beam at the top holds a hoist mechanism that lifts and can move between the two supports. This crane can also move around manually, giving you a broader range of motion. This crane type is also intended for lighter loads and can provide a broader range of movement than the radial movement of a Jib crane. The last type we'll discuss here is the overhead bridge crane. This crane type is highly versatile and able to lift larger loads. The crane generally consists of 2 parallel structural rail systems between which the bridge crane is suspended. The bridge holds at least one hoist that can traverse the bridge between the rails, and then the bridge can move through the building the length of the rails. This type of crane - which has many sub-types - is the most common and versatile. It is also quite expensive - but if you need a crane, you need a crane!

To utilize a heavy crane system in a Crane-Equipped Warehouse for sale in Cleveland, the building needs to have certain characteristics. For a large bridge crane installation, you generally wish to maximize the volume through which the installed hoist can traverse to position the heavy parts and equipment where you need them. You need to be able to get these parts and equipment into and out of your building and within reach of the hoist.

You need the useful height of the inside of your building - or clear height - high enough to handle the size of the bridge throughout the movement of the bridge along the support rails, achieving your desired Hook Height. Go to this article for a more detailed discussion of clear height.

The distance between roof supports in your Crane-Served Warehouse for Sale in Cleveland that obstruct movement within your building - or span - needs to be wide enough to allow for the support rails to be built such that movement of the bridge is not obstructed.

Your Crane-Equipped Warehouse for Sale in Cleveland needs to be built to handle the weight of processing equipment, the equipment being processed, crane support structures, bridges, hoists, trucks moving everything in and out of the warehouse, etc. The rail support structure can be integrated into one or more of the walls with proper reinforcement, or they can be built within the building from the floor.

Generally, a crane-equipped or crane-ready warehouse for sale in Cleveland will require more power than the average facility simply to power the crane. In addition to this, the manufacturing processes such a crane would support would also tend to require  more power. As such, this type of facility would generally be equipped with "Heavy Power." For more information on this topic, please go to our article on "Heavy Power," sometimes also called "Large Power."

Saying that a facility is equipped with a crane means, of course, that there is one or more crane installation(s) already there. Since the purchase and installation of a crane can be quite expensive and time consuming, having what you need already there can be a big advantage. That said, such a crane installation might be bigger or smaller than you need - a fact that brings with it issues on either side. A larger crane can cost more to operate and maintain than necessary. Upgrading from a smaller crane to a larger crane can be expensive, if not impractical. On the other hand, a statement that a facility is "crane-ready" should also be viewed with skepticism, as it can mean many things to many people. It's safe to say that it should be significantly less expensive to install a crane in a "crane-ready" facility, whereas it may or may not be practical in a building that is not "crane-ready." Just make sure to quantify exactly what "crane-ready" warehouse for sale in Cleveland means relative to each sale option your broker discovers for you.

Given recent economic events involving COVID, Shipping, Supply Chain Issues, and Inflation, the issue of acquiring a property with an appropriate crane, or a given set of cranes already in place takes on even more relevance. We've observed in particular that the price and lead time of hoists have escalated rapidly during this time. This won't always be the case, but in times of tight supply, it certainly should be something you are concerned about.

You generally need to comprehend the size of the parts and equipment you need to move into and out of your Crane-Served Warehouse for Sale in Cleveland, including any transport equipment (trucks, forklifts, etc.) you intend to use for that movement. Businesses often allow space for a truck to drive into the movement volume of the crane to get the parts and equipment into and out of the building as needed. Some scenarios can require very large door openings, and this must be planned for in advance.

Divisibility of Crane-Equipped Warehouses for Sale in Cleveland is an interesting topic. For starters, divisibility is defined as the amount and configurations a landlord is willing (or able) to carve out from a larger building to lease to a tenant. This is possibly less interesting to you if you are planning to purchase a warehouse, although if you are buying it to sub-divide and lease out portions of the warehouse after purchase, then it will be relevant. While certainly possible bridge crane-served buildings, there are limits that are worth discussing. In a building with one or more bridge cranes, the minimum divisibility would generally be considered the space enclosing the movement area of one crane. Even that COULD be reduced some, but that starts to become pretty costly for the landlord as the leftover space would not be crane-equipped, or if a crane was needed, another crane would have to be installed. Let's just say that divisibility is fairly constrained - more-so than in some building types. You can see more discussion on this topic in our article on warehouse divisibility.

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Survey Item 1 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
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I-90
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Downtown Cleveland
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 30
Total Square Feet
Actual: 15000
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Single Tenant
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Dock Loading
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
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Crane Served
Further Description * ±15,000 SF Building Area
* ±2.58 AC Lot Size
* Sale - Investment or Owner User
* Class C Building
* Built 1929 and Renovated 2014
* Single Tenancy
* 30' Clear Height
*2 Dock-High Doors
* 5 Grade-Level Doors
* Overhead Crane
* 1.03/1,000 SF Parking Ratio

This ±15,000 SF warehouse is an open hanger with an overhead crane great for storage, heavy equipment, and shipping containers. This single tenancy building with 30' clear ceiling height sets on a ±2.58 AC lot of concrete slab yard with a large fence.

Survey Item 2 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 20
Total Square Feet
Actual: 24000
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Single Tenant
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Yard
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
Keyword Selection
Crane Served
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Heavy Power
Further Description * 24,000 SF Building Area
* 0.79 AC Lot Size
* 1 Story
* Built 1952 / Renovated 1998
* Sale - Owner User
* Class C Building
* (1) 10-ton Crane
* 20' Clear Height
* 4 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors
* 0.42/1,000 SF Parking Ratio
* 24-Hour Access
* Courtyard
* Fenced Lot
* Signage
* Bus Line
* Gas - Natural
* Lighting - Fluorescent
* Water - City
* Sewer - County

This property offers ample space for businesses to operate in, with a total building area of 24,000 square feet and a lot size of 0.79 acres. The single-story building was originally built in 1952 but underwent renovations in 1998, which have modernized its facilities. It falls under the Class C category and can accommodate a single tenant. The building has 20 feet clear height and 4 grade-level doors, with a 10-ton crane to facilitate smooth operations. The property is connected to natural gas lines and has fluorescent lighting, while its water supply comes from the city and sewers from the county. There is heavy power available for use and a parking ratio of 0.42/1,000 square feet. Additionally, the property has 24-hour access, a courtyard, a fenced lot, and signage for convenience.

Survey Item 3 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
TRANSFLO-CLEVELAND-OHIO
Keyword Selection
I-90
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 30
Total Square Feet
Actual: 40000
Price in $
Actual: 950000
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
Keyword Selection
Crane Served
Further Description * $950,000
* $24 Per SF
* ±40,000 SF Building Area
* ±7.54 AC Lot Size
* Sale - Owner User
* Class C Building
* 1 Storey
* Built 1950 and Renovated 2012
* 30' Clear Ceiling Height
* 2 Grade-Level Doors
* 20-Ton Crane
* Fluorescent Lighting
* Natural Gas
* City Water & Sewer
* Gas Heating
* 1600 Amps of # phase power

The warehouse is ±40,000 SF in size with a 30' clear ceiling height and served with 1600 Amps of # phase power. It has a 20-ton crane bay with 25 feet under the hook and 2 acres of outdoor storage area with a concrete surface.

Survey Item 4 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
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I-271
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I-480
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I-80
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Akron-Canton Regional
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Cleveland Hopkins International airports
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 21
Total Square Feet
Actual: 67869
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Single Tenant
Keyword Selection
Dock Loading
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
Keyword Selection
Crane Served
Further Description * 67,869 SF Building Area
* 5.46 AC Lot Size
* 1 Story
* Built 1975
* Single Tenancy
* Class B Building
* 0.38/1,000 SF Parking Ratio
* 21' 8" Clear Ceiling Height
* 1 Dock-High Door/Loading
* 4 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors

This industrial warehouse is 5.46 acres in size and has 67,869 SF of floor space. It is a one-story, class B building, completed in 1975, has a single occupancy. Cranes within the facility include one 10-ton, two 15-ton, and one 20-ton. Also features a clearance height of 30 feet, drive-through lanes, and 4 drive-ins. which two10 feet by 14 feet, while the other 2 are 18 feet by 20 feet. Additionally equipped with manufacturing-grade floor thickness.

Survey Item 5 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
I-76
Keyword Selection
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
Keyword Selection
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 14
Maximum: 22
Office Square Feet
Actual: 1888
Total Square Feet
Actual: 17298
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Single Tenant
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
Keyword Selection
Crane Served
Further Description * 17,298 SF Building Area
* 1,888 SF Office Space
* Sale - Owner User
* 0.80 AC Lot Size
* 1 Story
* Built 1957
* Single Tenancy
* Class C Building
* 0.35/1,000 SF Parking Ratio
* 14' - 22' Clear Ceiling Height
* 5 Drive-In / Grade-Level Door
* Heavy Power with Phase: 3 Volt: 480/208 Amp: 800
* 2 (5-ton) With 8' Under Hook & 2 (2-ton) Cranes

This one-story Class C building consists of 15,410 SF warehouse space and 1,888 SF office space with a total lot size of 0.80 AC that was built in 1957 and has a single tenancy. It has a 3-phase, 480/208 volt, 800 amps power supply, two 2-tone cranes, two 5-ton with 18’ under hook, a 14' to 22' clear ceiling height, and five grade-level doors.

Survey Item 6 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Purchase
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
I-90
Keyword Selection
Burke Lakefront Airport
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 18
Total Square Feet
Actual: 26000
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Dock Loading
Keyword Selection
Yard
Keyword Selection
Grade Level Access
Keyword Selection
Crane Served
Further Description * 26,000 SF Building Area
* 1.69 AC Lot Size
* 1 Story
* Built 1945
* Natural Gas
* Class C Building
* Sale - Owner User
* 18 FT Clear Height
* City Water & Sewer
* 0.72/1,000 SF Parking Ratio
* 2 Dock-High Doors/Loading
* 1 Drive In / Grade-Level Door

This property has an industrial building of 26,000 SF that was erected in 1945 and is set on 1.69 acres of land. It is a one-story Class C structure with a parking ratio of 0.72 spaces per 1,000 square feet. It features an 18-foot clearance height, two dock-high doors, one drive-in entrance, and utilizes natural gas as well as having access to city water and sewer services.

Crane-Served or Crane Equipped is important for certain applications. Cranes are less common than many other warehouse features as they can be quite expensive. There are other ways to search for this type of property or space. A few of these are listed below:

  • Drive-Thru Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Heavy Equipment Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Equipment Repair Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Maintenance Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale

There are many more options for searching for Crane-Served or Crane-Equipped Warehouses for Sale in Cleveland. There are also several issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:

  • Oversized Doors
  • Rollup Doors
  • Hoists

There are several cities included in the Cleveland Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, Lakewood, Euclid, Mentor, Strongsville, Brunswick, North Ridgeville, & Westlake.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Cleveland Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns we know in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.

When a client asks us to help them search for a property to meet their needs for a Crane Warehouse for Sale in Cleveland, we go to the best listing services and to our fellow Commercial Real Estate brokers to pull together all the information available for properties meeting the stated client requirements. We validate the information to be provided - likely by talking directly with the selling or leasing brokers - and then help our clients go through this information to help them select the best fit properties, from which the client would select properties they wish to tour. We are posting an abbreviated version of a search we've either performed for another client, or one we've performed particularly for this article. We call the information provided in this article a "Survey," and we'd love to turn this survey into a full set of search results based upon your requirements! If you don't see a survey in the next section, it just means we haven't gotten around to it yet. If you need this type of property, please do let us know and we'll contact you to get started. The search we perform for you will include most or all categories you see here, plus information about pricing, other expenses, availability, and anything we can find regarding other requirements you provide for your use case. We would provide all of this, along with any available flyers, photos, and detailed information regarding each property.

This standard brokerage service is provided at no cost to you as it is ordinarily included in the transaction and paid for by the seller or landlord.

The market for Commercial Real Estate is very dynamic, and information regarding an available property can change from day-to-day, hour-to-hour, and even minute-to-minute. When you provide us with your requirements for a given property type, we perform a new search, validate all of the information, and provide you with the most reliable information we are able. The information we obtain for you is obtained from what we believe to be reliable sources. The statements and representations made are from these sources and not the statements and representations of the broker putting together your requested search.

Our job is to find a selection of Crane Warehouses for Sale in the Cleveland Metro using all public and private information services along with our shoe leather and connections. This identification process is without financial obligation to you. Brokers make their money at closing, and these commissions are generally included in the lease and purchase price. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or go to our form page to send us your contact information and a summary of your requirement. For more information about our Cleveland Area Affiliate, and more about what we do for you, please visit our Cleveland Metro Area.

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