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 For Immediate Release
1/7/2005
Model 12000 completes offering Manitowoc
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| Manitowoc Model 12000 |
Manitowoc Cranes’ Model 12000 will make its first public appearance at CONEXPO
2005, but the unit will already be familiar to industry as several are
currently at work across the US. The 109 t (120 USt) machine is the largest of
the six units supplied by Manitowoc under its manufacturing alliance with
Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd. Cranes are built at the Kobelco plant in Japan and
distributed through the Manitowoc Crane Group dealer network and supported by
the industry-leading Manitowoc Crane CARE service program. The line is only
for sale in the Americas Region.
The Model 12000 can be equipped with a maximum of 70 m (230 ft) of heavy-lift
main boom, while the maximum boom and fixed jib combination is 61 m plus 21 m
(200 ft plus 70 ft). Maximum boom and luffing jib is 43 m plus 52 m (140 ft
plus 170 ft). Power comes from a 247 kW (332 hp) Mitsubishi engine capable of
providing rated line pulls of 11 400 kg (25 100 lb), as well as maximum line
pulls of up to 21,182 kg (46,700 lb) and line speeds of up to 163 m/min (535
ft/min). For clamshell work, the crane has an 11 340 kg (25,000 lb) material
handling capacity.
What differentiates the Model 12000 from other cranes produced under the
Manitowoc/Kobelco deal is a totally new design – whereas other cranes are
based on existing cranes in the Kobelco line. The new 12000 was developed with
input from both Manitowoc and Kobelco and is only available through the
Manitowoc dealer network.
Cranes in the smaller capacity range (all of which are under 109 t (120 USt)
capacity) are: the 45 t (50 USt) Model 5000; the 50 t (55 USt) Model 5500; the
72 t (80 USt) Model 8000; the 77 t (85 USt) Model 8500; and the 91 t (100 USt)
Model 10000. Since their launch in the spring 2004, the cranes have grown in
popularity with both contractors and rental companies enjoying their simple
operation, ease of set-up, and reliability.
Heading up the smaller capacity crawler project is Jerry Maloney, product
manager. He said the new units have excellent potential.
“Having these smaller capacity crawler cranes in the Manitowoc line up means
we’re now able to offer a complete lifting line from 45 t (50 USt) to 1,000 t
(1,100 USt). Users across the Americas region are familiar with the Manitowoc
brand and know and trust the name,” Maloney said. “Now that reputation extends
to these smaller capacity units, and we are winning new customers who seek a
single source for lifting solutions across their capacity needs. With
construction activity on the increase in the North American region we see
great potential for these products.”
About the Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one
of the world’s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global
construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile
telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube
machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the
company offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the
industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship
repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial
customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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For More Information Contact:
Tom Cioni
Manitowoc Crane Group
+1 (920) 683 6510
tcioni@manitowoccranes.com
Steve Brown
SE10 Creative
+1 414 221 9407
brown@se10.com
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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