EOT Crane RFQ Template and Technical Specification Checklist
Use this free web checklist, spreadsheet and printable PDF view to define the same technical and commercial scope for every crane supplier before asking for price.
Quick answer
An EOT crane RFQ should define capacity, span, lift, duty, speeds, controls, power supply, safety devices, component makes, installation scope, testing, documents, warranty and commercial exclusions. The clearer the RFQ, the easier it is to compare suppliers fairly.
Downloadable spreadsheet
XLSX workbook with buyer input, vendor response and deviation columns.
CSV version
Lightweight version for Google Sheets, ERP upload or internal editing.
A complete buyer-side specification checklist, not a generic enquiry form
Most crane RFQs fail because they ask for “5 ton EOT crane price” without defining duty, interfaces, component makes, testing, installation or exclusions. This page explains every field a buyer should clarify before a supplier quote can be compared fairly.
Technical clarity
Capacity, span, lift, duty, speeds, hoist, motors, brakes, VFDs, controls, DSL and safety devices are separated so vendors cannot hide assumptions.
Commercial control
Installation, testing, documentation, warranty, delivery and exclusions are captured before purchase-order release.
Vendor comparison
The spreadsheet forces each bidder to respond against the same fields, making quote normalization easier.
Search and tick off the RFQ fields
Use this crawlable checklist directly on the page. Each field explains what the buyer should provide and what the vendor must answer.
How to complete the RFQ without over-engineering it
If you know the answer, state it clearly. Example: “10 ton SWL, 18 m span, 6 m lift, indoor, two-shift use.”
If you do not know the answer, describe the application. Do not guess duty class, VFD sizing or rope construction. Let vendors state their design basis and compare their answers.
Never accept silent assumptions. Ask every bidder to fill vendor response and deviation columns. A blank response should be treated as a risk, not acceptance.
Want help turning this into an RFQ?
Share the basic project details. This form collects a buyer-side enquiry; it does not certify or endorse any supplier.
Use the checklist before shortlisting suppliers
Once the requirement is clear, shortlist suppliers by location and product capability, then send the same RFQ spreadsheet to each one.