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News Release
June 5, 2008
Potain launches Igo 42 self-erecting crane in Paris
Manitowoc introduced its latest self-erecting crane, the Igo 42, at a customer event held at Disneyland Paris Resort, near Paris, France. The Igo 42 was one of the highlights of Manitowoc’s customer demonstration day that took place in conjunction with the JDL Fair for lifting equipment in early June.
The crane has a maximum capacity of 4 t and is available with a 36 m or 32 m jib. The 36 m version can lift a maximum of 1.1 t at its jib end while the 32 m version lifts a maximum of 1.4 t at its jib end. The jib can be reduced to 26.3 m at which distance the crane will lift 1.85 t. The Igo 42 offers improved lifting ability and reach compared with previous Potain self-erecting cranes in this class.
As well as staging its own customer event, Manitowoc also took part in the JDL Fair, a trade show for lifting and transport equipment organized by French crane magazine Manumag. This was the ideal arena to display new technology, according to Frans Vanwinkel, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Manitowoc in EMEA.
“This event was not only a great chance to present the Igo 42 to customers but to show them exactly how good its performance is,” he said. “The speed of set-up, speed of operation and smoothness of the crane – which comes from Potain’s unique frequency control system – can only be seen in a situation like this. The feedback from our customers at the event was excellent.”
As with other cranes in the Igo range, the Igo 42’s jib is able to fold out to different lengths depending on lift requirements. It is also able to luff to 20˚ for added lift height and in the case of the 36 m jib this means a maximum height under hook of 33 m. Radio remote control is available and the Igo 42 is the first to come with a remote receiver that displays full feedback of the crane’s functions to the operator. Hoist power comes from Potain’s 15 LVF 10 Optima winch which offers smooth movements with speeds matched perfectly to the load on the hook. Hoist speeds of up to 66 m/min are achievable with a 500 kg load on the hook. Transport length of the crane is 14 m while transport width is 2.4 m.
| Designation | Max capacity | Max jib length | Max capacity at jib end |
| Igo 42 | 4 t | 36 m | 1.1 t |
| Igo 42 | 4.4 USt | 118 ft | 1.2 USt |
| Igo 42 | 4 t | 32 m | 1.4 t |
| Igo 42 | 4.4 USt | 105 ft | 1.5 USt |
| Igo 42 | 4 t | 26.3 m | 1.85 t |
| Igo 42 | 4.4 USt | 86 ft | 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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