Full Manitowoc Crane range on display at CONEXPO 2011
Manitowoc Cranes highlighted a number of impressive engineering and design developments at its CONEXPO 2011 booth. Visitors saw the largest rough-terrain crane currently in production a team of best-in-class six-axle all-terrain cranes as well as some of the industry’s most advanced boom truck controls. A completely refurbished Model 888 crawler crane was also on display.
Larry Weyers executive vice president for Manitowoc in the Americas said the company’s booth attracted widespread attention as several cranes were new to North American visitors.
“Cranes from Grove Manitowoc National Crane and Potain were on display in our booth and many appeared in front of the general industry in North America for the first time ” he said. “With our primary end markets beginning to show positive signs of recovery we are particularly encouraged by the energy and infrastructure sectors. Visitors to our CONEXPO booth saw cranes that are perfect for those markets.”
The largest crane on the booth was the Manitowoc 16000 crawler crane which featured a new wind attachment. This crane has been one of the most popular cranes for wind turbine erection in North America in recent years. The wind attachment offers 16000 owners greater flexibility and versatility to erect larger wind turbines and thereby increases the usefulness and value of their fleets.
From Manitowoc’s
Grove brand there were two six-axle all-terrain cranes — the GMK6300L and the GMK6400. The GMK6300L has a 262 ft main boom the longest in its class. The GMK6400 with a capacity is 450 USt is the strongest all-terrain crane on six axles.
Two Grove rough-terrain cranes were also on stand. The Grove RT9150E which is the largest rough-terrain crane currently in production has a 150 USt capacity and a 197 ft main boom.
The Potain MCT 88 was also at CONEXPO. It has the ability to set up quickly and be configured to suit many different applications. The MCT 88 is the largest crane in the City Topless range with a 5.5 USt maximum capacity. Also on display was the Potain Igo 42 self-erecting crane. This crane has a 4.4 USt capacity and is available with a 118 ft or 105 ft jib.
Another Potain branded product on the Manitowoc booth that attracted attention was the Ultra View cab which was located at ground level allowing visitors to get a first-hand feel of its excellent visibility comfort and ergonomic layout.
Cranes from Manitowoc’s YardBoss industrial crane range and National Crane boom truck line rounded out the product offering on the Manitowoc booth. The industrial crane range was co-branded as a Shuttlelift CD7725 and Grove YB7725 the largest capacity crane in the YardBoss range with a 25 USt maximum capacity.
From National Crane the 55 USt NBT55 boom truck was also displayed —the largest boom truck in the line. And displayed for the first time was the NBT30H a 30 USt capacity boom truck.
Manitowoc Crane Care the company’s customer service brand had displays inside the booth and displayed a Manitowoc 888 crawler crane outside on the stand. Manitowoc Crane Care and H&E Equipment Services through the EnCORE Partners program completely refurbished the lower works. This is one of Manitowoc’s newest initiatives to help customers reduce cost of ownership.
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16000
Manitowoc's new Model 16000 features time-honored Manitowoc quality and new innovations such as EPIC controls with CAN-Bus technology and dual LCD color monitors with easy to read graphic displays.
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GMK6300L
From city streets to rugged jobsites the GMK6300L continues to be a global success. Featuring the latest steer-by-wire technology and patented MEGATRACK system the GMK6300L commands a large lifting capacity while maintaining its versatility and compact design.
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GMK6400
The best load chart in class and proud recipient of the ESTA Innovation award for 2013 the GMK6400 continues to be one of the most successful cranes of the Grove GMK all-terrain crane line. In addition to innovations such as the removable outrigger box and self rigging auxiliary hoist the trademarked and also self–rigging MegaWingLift™ attachment lifts the already impressive capacity by nearly 70 percent.
Winner of the 2013 ESTA award for innovation
One of the newest all-terrain cranes from Grove the GMK6400 earned Manitowoc the “Innovation Manufacturer” award from Europe’s leading lifting and transportation trade association. -
RT9150E
The RT9150E is the highest capacity rough-terrain crane currently in production. The 150 USt capacity crane features a 197 ft main boom the longest of any rough-terrain crane. The crane is well suited for refineries power plants and other large projects with heavy-duty lifting requirements in a compact space.
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MCT 88
The MCT 88 is the largest model in Potain's city topless series. The crane features minimal componentry providing adaptability and easy installation on urban jobsites. Bases masts counter-jib ballast blocks and telescoping cages interchangeable with other MCT models
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CD7725
The new CD7725 is a 25 USt capacity industrial crane offering a four-section 71 ft boom four-wheel drive/four-wheel steer capability. It also has a four-position pivoting boom head for low head room clearance and beam jack-style outriggers that can be extended or retracted depending on jobsite requirements.
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YB7725
The new YB7725 is a 25 USt capacity industrial crane offering a four-section 71 ft boom four-wheel drive/four-wheel steer capability. It also has a four-position pivoting boom head for low head room clearance and beam jack-style outriggers that can be extended or retracted depending on jobsite requirements. -
NBT50 Series
The NBT50 series boom truck is the largest capacity boom truck to date from National available in 50 and 55 USt versions. The crane boasts fully integrated machine control and LMI which is a first for the boom truck market. The crane also includes a new outrigger beam position sensing system to aid in load chart selection.
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NBT30H
The NBT30H provides a 30 ton capacity and a four-section 110 ft. boom. The crane also features the new “Easy Reach” control panel with pilot-operated hydraulics. Dual “H” style outriggers offer excellent stability and allow full-span mid-span and retracted-span lifting capabilities.
NATIONAL CRANE
National Crane boom trucks set the global standard for truck-mounted hydraulic cranes. With crane models that offer exceptional reach, many feature the longest boom and strongest load chart in their capacity class. Set up on the job site is flexible and efficient with National Crane’s innovative outrigger systems and compact, fully roadable chassis. Unique technologies that aid in both operation and comfort make National Crane the favorite boom truck brand of operators around the world.
GROVE
Grove is the world leader in mobile cranes. For nearly a century, Grove has delivered best-in-class performance and groundbreaking technology through its range of rough-terrain, all-terrain, truck-mounted, military, industrial and telescoping crawler cranes.
SHUTTLELIFT
Shuttlelift industrial cranes harness power and flexibility rarely seen in such a compact package. They are extremely maneuverable, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects, and their spacious load decks provide optimal space for material handling. Multi-mode steering and excellent pick-and-carry capabilities make Shuttlelift cranes the first choice in compact industrial cranes for plant maintenance and material handling jobs around the globe.
MANITOWOC
Manitowoc is the world’s most celebrated maker of crawler cranes. Its cranes have remained at the top of the lifting world for a century, and Manitowoc continues to deliver technological breakthroughs that enhance load charts, increase efficiency, improve transport, simplify erections and earn owners exceptional return on their investments. With so much innovation at its core, it’s no wonder the very name “Manitowoc” is synonymous with crawler cranes.
POTAIN
Lattice-boom Crawler cranes
Manitowoc Cranes has been manufacturing a comprehensive range of products to support your lattice-boom crane lifting needs since 1925. The crawler portfolio showcases innovation and velocity in all models to build opportunity on every jobsite.
Top-Slewing Cranes
Top-Slewing cranes are the large construction sites most strategic equipment for productivity. Whether on large infrastructure, high rise jobsites, crowded urban areas or wide open sites, they make it possible to hoist and distribute loads high and far. The Potain brand is a global leader with its multiple ranges of topless cranes, luffing jib cranes and large hammerhead cranes that can also be customized to match special applications.
All-Terrain Cranes
Grove all-terrain cranes are manufactured to the highest quality in the Wilhelmshaven factory, Germany. This facility, specializing in lean manufacturing techniques and complying with ISO9001 quality standards, is constantly developing processes to optimize reliability and durability through continuous improvement.
Rough-Terrain Cranes
Grove rough terrain cranes are designed to handle the toughest jobsite conditions with lift capacities ranging from 30 t to 150 t (30 USt to 165 USt). Performance, productivity and operator comfort features allow your operators to work effectively for longer days with less fatigue. Quality, reliability and easy maintenance are built into every Grove rough terrain crane, making them the right choice for your business.
Swing Seat Boom Trucks
Swing seat cranes feature the comfort and convenience of an enclosed operator’s cab. National Crane offers 14 models ranging from 27,2 t (30 USt) to 54,49 t (60 USt). Maximum vertical reach ranges from 49,7 m (161 ft) to 62,8 m (206 ft).
Stand-Up Boom Trucks
National Crane offers 8 models of stand-up control telescoping cranes with capacities ranging from 9,1 t (10 USt) to 29,9 t (33 USt) and maximum vertical reach ranges from 17 m (56 ft) to 50,9 m (167 ft).
Carrydeck Cranes
Compact industrial cranes are used for plant maintenance and material handling jobs. Simple to operate, these units feature carry decks and multi-mode steering allowing operation in tight quarters. These machines offer compact dimensions, good maneuverability and excellent pick and carry capacities.
