MarketBook Tower Cranes Blog Archive

    Compact Potain Igo MA 21 Tower Crane The Perfect Choice For Mountain Log Cabin Construction
    Posted On: February 2, 2021
    Working on a crowded jobsite between buildings and amongst a number of trees, the MA 21 acquitted itself admirably, making the site safer and more productive. ...
    Two Potain Cranes Erect New Tower That Will Be The Technological Hub Of Costa Rica
    Posted On: January 25, 2021
    The Universal Tower is rated A+ according to Manitowoc, as the building combines high-quality construction and desirable amenities with a prime location. ...
    Potain Highlights Productivity Benefits Of Hup 40-30 Self-Erecting Tower Crane In Custom Homebuilding Applications
    Posted On: January 20, 2021
    Idaho custom homebuilder Pinetop Custom Homes says Potain self-erecting tower cranes allow it to build homes 50% faster than with other types of equipment. ...
    Frana Companies Reduces Labor & Accelerates Construction With Potain Igo T 85 A Self-Erecting Tower Crane
    Posted On: December 15, 2020
    The construction firm uses the crane to lift large pieces of prefabricated flooring and entire wall sections and place them exactly where they were needed within the building structure. ...
    Link Construction Builds Houses With Efficiency Using Potain Igo MA 21 Tower Crane
    Posted On: November 16, 2020
    Locating the self-erecting crane between the jobsites allowed workers to reach both projects using just one piece of equipment and complete both houses three weeks faster than anticipated. ...
    Potain Igo T 85 A Tower Crane Assembles Iowa Building With Fager Framing
    Posted On: November 9, 2020
    Supplied by RMS Rentals of Savage, Minnesota, the Igo T 85 A is so versatile that Fager Framing says it replaces the functionality of up to four other machines on the jobsite. ...
    Potain Igo T 85 A Tower Crane & Wisconsin’s Quasius Construction Build A Sheboygan Apartment Complex
    Posted On: August 21, 2020
    “The Igo T 85 A gave us the small footprint, easy setup, and long reach necessary for jobsite efficiency,” says Quasius Director of Field Operations, Matt Noordyk. ...
    Potain’s New MCT 275 Tower Crane Targets Precast Concrete Construction
    Posted On: August 3, 2020
    Inspired by the manufacturer’s recent MCT 325, the new crane is available in a K10 version with an 11-ton (10-metric-ton) lifting capacity and a K12 edition that can raise 13.2-ton (12-metric-ton) loads. ...
    UK-Based Sparrow Crane Hire Buys Potain Hup 40-30 Self-Erecting Crane For Jobs In Tight Spaces
    Posted On: July 24, 2020
    The crane hire firm chose the crane for its suitability for work on restricted urban jobsites as well as its ability to erect itself in less than 20 minutes. ...
    Potain MR 295 Luffing Jib Cranes Helping Erect Tallest Office Building In Birmingham, England
    Posted On: July 1, 2020
    The cranes are supporting construction of the project’s concrete core, and lifting and assembling steel girders to help build the office tower’s steel frame. ...
    Reno Contractor Buys North America’s First Potain Hup M 28-22 Tower Crane
    Posted On: May 7, 2020
    The Davis Company bought the 2.4-ton self-erecting crane 15 years after introducing another Potain model, a 2-ton Igo MA 21, to the region in 2005. ...
    Potain Hup C 40-30 Tower Crane Helps To Build A Swiss Railway
    Posted On: May 6, 2020
    The self-erecting tower crane was developed in conjunction with construction equipment supplier Stirnimann AG and is the first Potain of its kind to possess crawler tracks. ...
    Potain MDT 809 Topless Tower Crane Expanding Swedish Hospital
    Posted On: February 27, 2020
    Launched at bauma in 2019, the MDT 809 topless is now hard at work in Skövde, Sweden, and on jobsites across Europe. ...
    ‘Sir Pix-A-Lot,’ A Potain MD 3200 MAXI Tower Crane, Builds British Columbian Hydroelectric Dam
    Posted On: February 18, 2020
    Potain parent company Manitowoc says the massive tower crane is the biggest ever to be used on the North American continent. ...
    Manitowoc Launches Potain MRH 175 Tower Crane, Plans CONEXPO Debut
    Posted On: February 13, 2020
    The company says “hydraulic luffing topless cranes have a very strong future” in the industry. ...
    Potain MDT 809 Tower Crane Building Urban Village In Washington, DC
    Posted On: January 29, 2020
    Schuster Concrete Construction chose the crane for its combination of excellent load charts and topless design. ...
    Manitowoc Showing Potain & Grove Cranes At Excon 2019 In India
    Posted On: December 5, 2019
    The Potain MCT205 topless tower crane and the Grove GMK6300L will be on display at the show; Manitowoc says India’s construction industry will grow by 6.4% on average through 2023. ...
    Liebherr Wins Design Award For EC-B Series Tower Cranes
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    Lieberr’s EC-B series of tower cranes recently received another design prize: the Focus Open 2019 Gold award from the Baden-Württemberg International Design competition. ...
    Manitowoc Unveils New Potain MCT 325 Topless Tower Crane In 13.2- & 17.6-Ton Versions
    Posted On: September 10, 2019
    The new tower crane sets up in just a day and a half, and Manitowoc offers a number of options for slewing, trolley, and hosting mechanisms to ensure customers get a crane that meets their specific needs. ...
    Manitowoc Celebrates Its 1,000th Potain Igo T85 Crane
    Posted On: June 24, 2019
    Manufactured in Charlieu, France, the milestone machine was sold to a customer in Benelux. ...
    Manitowoc To Reveal Six New Grove & Potain Cranes At bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 8, 2019
    Six brand-new Grove and Potain cranes will make their first appearances at the Manitowoc booth at bauma 2019 in Munich this April. ...
    Manitowoc’s Potain Cab-IN Lift Is An Elevator For Tower Cranes
    Posted On: December 14, 2018
    Manitowoc’s new Potain Cab-IN is a 2-person elevator for the company’s top slewing tower cranes. ...
    Potain Brings Hup & Igo Self-Erecting Cranes To ARTIBAT 2018
    Posted On: November 6, 2018
    Manitowoc Cranes subsidiary Potain brought its Hup 40-30 and Igo M 14 self-erecting cranes to ARTIBAT 2018 in Rennes, France, in late October. ...
    Potain Cranes Tapped For Construction Of India’s Statue Of Unity
    Posted On: June 19, 2018
    Contractors Larsen & Toubro selected the cranes for their combination of extensive reach and ability to operate within confined spaces; the statue is slated for completion this October. ...
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    Brazil’s Darcy Pacheco Group Acquires A New 600-Ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted 2/24/2021
    The cargo-handling company says it’s receiving increasing demand for the LTM’s lifting capacity class, and when it was time to buy, the machine and Liebherr’s delivery time sealed the deal. ...
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    Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Brings Adventure To Touring
    Posted 2/24/2021
    Initially announced in 2018, the long-awaited adventure-touring bike is slated to arrive at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Spring 2021. ...
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    Kinze Extends Range Of True Speed Planters, Upgrades Blue Vantage Planter Control Display
    Posted 2/23/2021
    A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Dual-Threat KLX300 Street & Trail Bike
    Posted 2/22/2021
    Built for riders who want a motorcycle that can go anywhere, from city streets to back roads to woodland trails, Kawasaki’s new KLX300 is a dual-sport version of its KLX300R off-road motorbike. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces D71-24 Crawler Dozer With Hydrostatic Transmission
    Posted 2/22/2021
    The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...
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    Great Plains Adds New Qualidisc High-Speed Disk To Its Hybrid Tillage Lineup
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The manufacturer says the new disk, which comes in 13-, 16-, 20-, and 23-foot models, is ideal for fall and spring tillage and seedbed finishing tasks. ...
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    Meet The All-New 2021 Can-Am Commander UTV
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The all-new UTV is built for versatility during work or recreation, with a higher ground clearance and an upgraded suspension. ...
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    John Deere Introduces New 768L-II Bogie Skidder For Tough Work In Even Tougher Conditions
    Posted 2/19/2021
    With improved traction and floatation that helps to ease ground pressure, the 768L-II can handle larger loads even on wet terrain, which would be difficult, if not impossible, for a four-wheeled alternative. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Updated KLR 650 Sport Touring Motorcycle
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Available in three trim levels, the new KLR comes with several upgrades designed to improve your ride, whether on the road or off. ...
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    Honda Announces Updates & More For 2021 PCX Scooter
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Previously known as the PCX150, it offers a fetching pearl-white color scheme, lighter and redesigned chassis with improved cornering performance, all-LED lighting, and 8-gallon (30-liter) flip-open seat storage compartment. ...
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