MarketBook Potain Blog Archive

    Manitowoc Unveils New Potain MR 309 & MR 329 Tower Cranes
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MR 309 and MR 329 luffing-jib tower cranes come in 16- and 25-tonne versions and are equipped with Potain’s Crane Control System (CCS). ...
    New Potain MCR 625 Luffing Jib Tower Crane Built For Expanding Markets
    Posted On: April 5, 2024
    Designed for Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, the Potain MCR 625 luffing jib tower crane has movable counterweights, a compact design, and works with one- or two-fall reeving for faster hoist speeds. ...
    New Potain MCR 305 Tower Crane Sets Up Quickly, Conserves Space On High-Rise Projects
    Posted On: January 22, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MCR 305 luffing jib tower crane has a reduced out-of-service radius to allow other cranes to operate on the same jobsite and requires fewer anchor points for fast setup. ...
    Potain MCR 295 Internal-Climbing Cranes Now Erecting Prestigious One Central Saigon Project
    Posted On: December 12, 2022
    “We have enjoyed a great deal of success with internal climbing cranes in recent years, and the reduced cost of transport is just one of the major benefits of the Potain MCR 295,” says Newtecons Equipment Manager Nguyen Nam Duong. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Connect Digital Platform For Crane Fleet Management
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...
    Manitowoc Readies 5 Potain Cranes For bauma 2022, Including MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Potain offers 20- and 25-tonne M20 and M25 versions of the MDT 489, which parent company Manitowoc says is well-suited for large construction projects and offers quick and easy transport, assembly, and disassembly. ...
    Manitowoc To Showcase Total Lifting Solutions At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 27, 2022
    The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Potain MCT 565 With Shorter Jib & Higher Lifting Capacity
    Posted On: June 8, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new variant of the popular topless crane gives customers plenty of options to suit their needs in working under various jobsite constraints. ...
    Manitowoc Opens 2nd Production Line Of Popular 6- & 8-Tonne Potain MCT 135 Topless Cranes In India
    Posted On: June 2, 2022
    Manitowoc notes that demand for smaller topless cranes is increasing; the manufacturer expects the locally produced MCT 135 to sell well in and around the Indian market. ...
    7 Potain MDT 219 J10 Tower Cranes Help Build Smart City In Northern Italy
    Posted On: May 19, 2022
    Contractor Percassi also secured the use of a Potain HD 40A and a Potain Igo 50 to move construction materials around the jobsite. ...
    Potain Announces 40-Tonne MCT 805 Topless Crane With Rapid Setup, Easy Transportability
    Posted On: April 5, 2022
    Potain says the new crane requires fewer containers to transport than other 40-tonne cranes and can be erected to a 50-metre height with a full 80-m jib length in less than three days. ...
    Italian Cliffside Construction Project Enlists Potain MDT 189 Tower Crane & Grove GMK4100L-1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted On: March 9, 2022
    Developer Gemar selected the Potain MDT 189 for its technical and performance characteristics, as well as for its Top Site Zone Control System, which keeps the jib from slewing into no-go areas of the jobsite. ...
    Potain MCT 88 & MDT 189 Cranes Constructing Pompeii Tourist Hub
    Posted On: December 7, 2021
    “Potain tower cranes are famous for their reliability, load capacity, and low maintenance, which are the reasons why, together with the reliability of our supplier Edilcom Gru, we chose this brand,” says Gruppo Irgenre CEO Corrado Negri. ...
    Potain MDT 569 Tower Crane Helps Spira Build Laboratories For Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute Of Technology
    Posted On: December 2, 2021
    Spira reports that its choice was largely influenced by the 569’s ease of assembly and suitability for transport. ...
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    Posted 4/06/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
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    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
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    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    Posted 6/05/2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 16/04/2026
    To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...
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