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    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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    New Caterpillar D11 XE Electric Drive Dozer Boosts Productivity & Reduces Operating Costs
    Posted 13/10/2026
    Caterpillar’s new D11 XE, its first large dozer with an electric drive, can apply up to 10% more power to the ground, move 5% to 10% more material per hour, and reduce fuel burn by up to 25% per unit of material moved. ...
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    DAF Launches New Generation Range In Australia
    Posted 5/10/2026
    Far more than a styling update, the New Generation DAF has been designed from the ground up with all-new cab architecture, advanced safety tech, and much more. ...
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    EcoFlow On A Charge With Iveco
    Posted 30/09/2026
    As one of the world's leading providers of portable power station and home battery solutions, EcoFlow is promoting solar power benefits in a new Iveco Daily. ...
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    From Day 1 To 40,000 Hours: Atlas Copco’s Electric E-Air H250 VSD Compressor’s Reliable Performance In Australian Assembly Operations
    Posted 28/09/2026
    To power pneumatic tools used throughout the assembly process, WesTrac relies on an Atlas Copco electric E-Air H250 VSD compressor. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Heavy-Duty Electric Range Wins ‘International Truck Of The Year 2027’ Award
    Posted 16/09/2026
    This is the company's eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognising electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before. ...
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    Scania G-Series & R-Series Achieve 5-Star Euro NCAP Results
    Posted 15/09/2026
    This reflects Scania’s continued focus on visibility, driver support, and advanced driver assistance systems in long-haulage and regional transport operations. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 15/09/2026
    Volvo’s updates give customers more flexibility to adapt the machines for different jobs, while improving service access and everyday operation. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 2/09/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 26/08/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Posted 21/08/2026
    Aviation Trader reaches buyers in Australia and beyond through the Aviation Trader print magazine, AviationTrader.com.au website, and Aviation Trader mobile app. ...
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