EOT Crane RFQ Question Bank
Quick Answer
Before asking vendors for prices, collect questions around business impact, load, span, lift, duty, speeds, power supply, DSL/busbar, environment, safety, operator control, vendor scope, documentation, FAT/SAT, warranty, and service response.
A good RFQ question bank prevents vague quotes. It forces the buyer and vendor to discuss the actual crane application before price comparison begins.
Question Areas to Cover
| Category | Example Question | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Business context | What happens if the crane stops for 24 hours? | Connects crane reliability to downtime cost. |
| Load | What is maximum lifted load and typical daily load? | Separates rated capacity from real duty. |
| Geometry | What span, lift height, hook approach, and headroom are required? | Prevents unusable crane geometry. |
| Duty | How many lifts, shifts, starts, and precision moves are expected? | Drives motor, brake, hoist, and control selection. |
| Electrical | What supply, conductor system, and voltage drop constraints exist? | Prevents commissioning surprises. |
| Acceptance | What FAT, SAT, load test, and snag closure process is required? | Controls final payment and handover risk. |
Best Way to Use It
- Use the questions before sending the RFQ, not after receiving prices.
- Share relevant answers with every vendor so quotes are comparable.
- Mark unknown items clearly and ask vendors to state assumptions.
- Move unanswered high-risk questions into the quote comparison sheet.
Download the Question Bank
Use the HTML guide for browsing and the CSV when building your RFQ worksheet.
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