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Restoration begins at Rocca di Varano, Italy, with Potain Igo T 99 Self-Erecting Tower Crane

Restoration and redevelopment work has officially commenced at the historic Rocca di Varano in Camerino, a treasured landmark in Italy’s Marche Region. Spearheaded by the Municipality of Camerino and supported by the Marche Regional Government, the project aims to restore the fortress—closed since the 2016 earthquake—and reopen it for public use.

To support the year-long construction effort, Potaindistributor Gavarini Macchine has supplied a Potain Igo T 99 tower crane on rental to contractor COGEN Costruzioni Generali. The crane was selected for its compact footprint, versatility, and ability to handle loads of 1500 to 1900 kg at heights of 40 to 45 meters—ideal for the site's steep hillside terrain and limited access.

Reaching the site required navigating a narrow, 2-kilometer country path with soft soil, making logistics particularly complex. A self-propelled Gapo vehicle was essential for transporting and positioning the crane efficiently, avoiding significant delays due to restricted maneuvering space.

This initiative marks a vital step in preserving cultural heritage and restoring a symbol of resilience for the Camerino community.

CONTACT

Dominique Leullier
Marketing Director Europe
Manitowoc
T +33 4 72 18 20 20
dominique.leullier@manitowoc.com

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    Igo T 99

    IGO T 99: OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE. MAXIMIZED PROFITS.
    The Igo T 99 is a versatile telescopic mast self-erecting crane ideal for construction sites with tight jobsite constraints. This crane with high lifting capacity 6 t (6.6 USt), a reach of 48 m (157 ft) and a height under hook in horizontal jib position up to 38.5 m (126 ft), will optimize all construction work on the most demanding sites.

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    • Max capacity 6.6USt 6t
    • Max radius 157.5ft 48m
    • Max tip capacity 1.32USt 1.2t
    • Hook height per base 126.3ft 38.5m
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Potain tower cranes are known around the world for their lifting power, reliability and innovative designs. Potain builds more than 60 types of tower cranes to fit a wide variety of job sites: high capacity top slewing cranes on infrastructure jobs, luffing jib cranes that construct “supertall” skyscrapers, topless cranes reshaping our urban environment and Hup self-erecting cranes transforming residential construction. Known for their ease of use, efficient transport and quick erection times, there are many reasons why Potain tower cranes dot skylines across the globe.
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Self-Erecting Cranes

Fast, agile and easy to operate, the self-erecting cranes are especially suited for small constructions sites. The Potain self-erecting cranes ranges are the most innovative to make transport, accessibility, erection, dismantling and servicing the most efficient ever for the user. With the widest range on the market, the Potain self-erecting cranes include the Evy, Hup, Hup M, Igo, Igo M and Igo T ranges.