Manitowoc launches another big Potain crane from its China factory
The Potain MCR 815 luffing jib crane has a 64 t maximum capacity – twice that of the current largest luffing jib crane from the Company’s Zhangjiagang, China factory.
The 70 m jib can be luffed to an out-of-service radius of just 16 m, making it ideal for congested jobsites.
A powerful new winch offers line speeds of up to 185 m/min with a 2.3 t load.
• The versatility and maneuverability of the Grove RT550E rough-terrain crane suit a wide range of tasks around the marina, which lies on the Bay of Lübeck in Germany.
• Because the crane handles high-value yachts, its tight turning radius and CCS control system ensure faultless operation.
• At 39 m and 45 t, the Grove RT550E has the longest boom and highest capacity in its class.
• Manitowoc will be displaying the Grove GMK5150XL and Grove GMK5120L for the first time at an exhibition.
• Both cranes set new standards for strength and reach, pushing the envelope of what’s possible for a five-axle all-terrain crane.
• Legacy 275-USt crawler gains productivity updates drawn from the successful MLC range; boom length and load charts remain unchanged from the 999.
• Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS) offers a user-friendly interface, full graphic display, and intuitive controls.
• A wider cab, with up to 20° tilt, and ample access to service compartments improve ergonomics for operators and techs.
• Longstanding Potain customer Léon Gosse has deployed two MR 295 luffing jib cranes to help build the new Mirabeau Tower on the Marseille waterfront.
• The French contractor chose the Potain cranes for their compact format, proven reliability, and efficiency to complete the construction project.
• The cranes are the first in France to use the latest generation AK801 anchoring frames to increase the free-standing heights for cranes and reduce the number of anchoring points.
• A Grove GMK5250XL-1 and GMK5250L teamed up to lift precast concrete beams for a new parking garage at the offices of a major online retailer in Bamberg, Germany.
• The two all-terrain cranes worked seamlessly together, installing the beams in just one day.
• A new, three-mile-long Howard Frankland Bridge is being constructed over Tampa Bay, alongside the famous-yet-flawed original span.
• Over 20 Manitowoc crawler cranes are currently being used to drive sheet and piles and build columns and set beams and decks. The cranes were adapted for use in the marine environment in partnership with the manufacturer and dealers Walter Payton Power Equipment and Ring Power Crane.
• The crane is owned by Shinui Petra and comes with Manitowoc’s 3.5 m wide boom kit option – it is the first MLC650 outside of North America to utilize this performance-enhancing attachment.
• Due to difficult site conditions, no other crane could be used – with its VPC-MAX technology, the MLC 650 requires only 10% of the ground preparation compared with competitors.
• Grove introduces a new heavy-duty jib option for its GRT9165 rough-terrain crane.
• The GRT9165 with jib provides a competitive edge for setting precast concrete panels, due to its fast setup and economical transport.
• It’s an example of The Manitowoc Way in practice, as Manitowoc customers and dealers participated in the development process.
• SOMA Training is one of many educational institutions that rely on Manitowoc to train industry newcomers on real cranes.
• The two-year-old Grove GMK3060-1, purchased used by SOMA Training, enables students to learn skills on an up-to-date model from one of the world’s most popular crane brands.
• Increased power and torque, more efficient jobsite setup, and a new ergonomic cab boost productivity.
• Lightweight carrier design enables roading up to 28,000 lbs of counterweight with no fall-off loads or wing weights.
• MAXbase asymmetrical outrigger system provides jobsite flexibility and improves load charts across the range.
• Five new Grove all-terrain cranes have been added to the fleet of Nordic Crane and will be split between the company’s facilities in Norway and Sweden.
• The company ordered a mix of 250 t GMK5250XL-1 and 150 t GMK5150L-1 cranes.
• Among the cranes' sustainable features are biodegradable hydraulic oil and HVO compatible engines.
• Florida zoo acquires a Shuttlelift carrydeck crane exclusively for supporting its manatee rehab program, transferring animals between transport trucks and pools as well as providing an efficient daily weighing solution.
• The intuitive ease of use of this highly maneuverable crane is greatly appreciated by the zoo staff.
• The new crane replaces a vintage Shuttlelift 3330E that provided exceptional support for over 20 years, helping hundreds of manatees receive treatment at the facility.
