Global trade show debut for Potain MR 309 luffing jib crane at bauma 2025
- One of Potain’s newest luffing jib cranes will be on show to an international audience for the first time, giving customers a close-up look.
- This new model offers faster and easier assembly, helping users optimize their site operations.
Potain's MR 309 luffing jib crane will make its international trade show debut at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. The MR 309 was announced last year and is part of Potain’s newest generation of luffing jib cranes. At bauma 2025 visitors will have the chance to view the crane in the iron and get a detailed look at its innovative features.
Both the Potain MR 309 and its sister model, the MR 329, complete the latest generation of Potain luffing jib cranes. By integrating valuable customer feedback using Manitowoc’s Voice of the Customer (VOC) process, Potain engineered several notable benefits into the cranes, including quicker and simpler crane assembly and an enhanced overall user experience.
The MR 309 delivers class-leading capabilities, offering maximum capacity variants of 16 t or 25 t; a 60 m jib; and a tip capacity of 3.4 t. It features a 2 m mast section connecting to the crane's luffing section. There’s up to 49.2 m of free-standing height under pivot, and up to 4.3 t can be lifted at 55 m. The crane effectively addresses the demand for a significantly reduced out-of-service radius (9.5 m to 12 m) and minimizes anchorage frame requirements. These enhancements help improve efficiency and productivity on high-rise and congested construction sites where oversailing is prohibited.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the MR 309 at bauma 2025, as it highlights all the advances in our innovative new generation of luffing jib cranes,” said Thibaut Le Besnerais, vice president of marketing and development for tower cranes at Manitowoc. “Both the MR 309 and MR 329 embody our commitment to to advancing crane technology and demonstrate our dedication to setting new standards in efficiency and confident operation.”
The MR 309 comes equipped with the Potain CONNECT™ telematics system, which uses a remote telematics platform to ensure higher uptime by enabling faster identification and resolution of issues. It also provides remote access to crane data for troubleshooting and fleet management, helping Potain customers get more from their machines.
The Potain MR 309 features a jib that can be mounted horizontally in one or two parts to minimize space requirements during erection. Accessible platforms and steps enhance worker security and efficiency, while the counter jib ballast is installed at working height, facilitated by built-in slinging points and a self-centering system.
A redesigned luffing mechanism further streamlines assembly, and an integrated jib-end basket enables more secure installation, inspection, and maintenance. Additionally, the Potain CCS control system offers a range of advantages, including reduced commissioning time to help the crane get to work faster.
CONTACT
Dominique Leullier
Marketing Director Europe
Manitowoc
+ 33 4 72 18 21 60
dominique.leullier@manitowoc.com
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MR 309 H16
MR 309: The crane for high rise construction sites.
MR 309, with its 2 m pivot, is a high-performance crane easy to install on jobsites.
This 16-t maximum capacity crane benefits from the latest Potain technologies such as the Potain Crane Control System CCS and the new Potain CONNECT digital platform. Main benefits are a higher load curve performance, improved height under pivot, higher anchorage performance and a reduced out-of-service radius. -
MR 309 H25
MR 309: The crane for high rise construction sites.
MR 309, with its 2 m pivot, is a high-performance crane easy to install on jobsites.
This 25-t maximum capacity crane benefits from the latest Potain technologies such as the Potain Crane Control System CCS and the new Potain CONNECT digital platform. Main benefits are a higher load curve performance, improved height under pivot, higher anchorage performance and a reduced out-of-service radius.
