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 News Release
April 24, 2007
Manitowoc Model 14000 is latest crawler launch
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| Manitowoc unveiled its newest crawler crane, the Model 14000, at bauma 2007. |
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Manitowoc unveiled its newest crawler crane, the Model 14000, at bauma 2007.
The company expects the crane to mirror the success of the Model 4100W – one of
its predecessors and one of Manitowoc’s landmark cranes.
The Model 14000 has much in common with the Model 4100W, but also has its own
unique characteristics and identity. It is a fully hydraulic crane with a 200 t
lift capacity, maximum boom of 86 m, and luffing jib up to 113.8 m. Line pull
on the main drum is 140 kN.
The Model 14000 features MCG’s patented Can-Bus with EPIC control system. This
allows the control of six independent closed-loop hydraulic circuits for
optimum performance while lifting. Manitowoc’s FACT connection system is
standard, for easier set-up and tear down. The operator cab gives better
visibility and improves operator efficiency.
Raman Joshi, global product manager for Manitowoc crawler cranes, said the
timing of the Model 14000 launch was perfect.
“Companies looking to replace or upgrade reliable and popular older units like
the Model 4100W have a perfect alternative in the Model 14000,” he said. “The
Model 14000 has excellent potential both globally and in Europe. Low cost of
ownership and high anticipated residual values make the crane a good prospect
for both rental companies and end-users.”
The Model 14000 is best suited to jobs that maximize its heavy-lift
capabilities. These could be applications such as commercial construction,
bridge building, tunneling, or work in fabrication yards and petrochemical
plants.
MCG unveiled plans for the Model 14000 at Crane Expo 2006: a gathering of
dealers and customers at its facility in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, US last
year. Several dozen orders are on the books and deliveries begin
mid-2007.
Manitowoc also announces plans for an upgraded version of its Model 15000
crawler crane, which is built at the Manitowoc Crane Group plant in
Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The new crane is designated Model 15000-2 and new
features include a Cummins engine. The Cummins QSM11 six cylinder diesel unit
produces 298 kW @ 1800 rpm. It feeds a multiple hydraulic pump drive
transmission that provides independent power for all machine functions.
| Global Designation | Maximum Capacity (US) | Maximum boom (US) | Maximum luffing jib (US) | Maximum line pull (US) |
| Model 14000 | 220 USt | 282 ft | 373 ft | 31,500 lbs |
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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