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 News Release
April 24, 2007
Topless MCT crane on show at bauma 2007 and second model
announced
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| The MCT 88, the first topless model from Potain’s MC range of city cranes, was on display at bauma 2007. |
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The MCT 88, the first topless model from Potain’s MC range of city cranes,
was on display at bauma 2007. The company also announced a second model in the
range, the MCT 78, to debut later this year. MC cranes are small, quick to
erect, easy to transport, and take up very little space on site. The MCT range
adds a topless capability to those benefits, reducing crane height and allowing
more to be used in a smaller space. In addition, the MCT range includes
frequency converter-controlled mechanisms and an integrated remote
control.
Francois Czerwinski, product manager for Potain’s top-slewing tower cranes,
says the popularity of topless cranes is on the rise.
“Demand for topless technology and frequency converter technologies is growing
and the Potain range is characterized by its simplicity of design and
operation,” he says. “These MCT cranes are tailor-made for built-up urban
environments. They are precise, easy to operate and offer excellent lifting
capabilities with minimal erection and transportation costs.”
The MCT 88 launched late last year and features Potain’s distinctive
aerodynamic counter-jib design. The counter jib employs Potain’s rear-tail wind
sail plates, which fold down for easier transportation.
Maximum capacity of the MCT 88 is 5 t, while its maximum jib length is 52 m at
which distance it can lift 1.1 t. An integrated remote control with indicators
is standard. Options include Potain’s Vision cab, anemometer, and area limiting
controls. The MCT 78, which will launch later in 2007, will be the second model
in the MCT line. This crane offers a maximum capacity of 3.6 t and a maximum
jib length of 51 m. It can lift 1.05 t at its jib end. A range of LVF Optima
hoist winches provide hoist speeds of up to 82 m/min.
Because of their topless design, setup is easier and quicker since there is no
tie bar to install. Set up is further simplified by quick connections between
jib sections, and plugs between all electrical and safety connections. The
cranes’ innovative design also enables rope-reeving on the ground, minimizing
the rigging work at erected height.
| Global Designation | Maximum Capacity (USt) | Maximum jib (ft) | Maximum load at jib nose (USt) |
| MCT 88 | 5.5 USt | 170.6 ft | 1.2 USt |
| MCT 78 | 3.9 USt | 167 ft | 1.2 USt |
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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