Manitowoc Cranes introduces new Model 16000 at CONEXPO 2005
One of the stars of CONEXPO 2005 and at the Manitowoc Crane Group stand is the
company’s newest crawler crane, the 400 t (440 USt), Model 16000. The crane
fills a capacity gap in the Manitowoc product line between the 300 US ton
Model 2250 and the 750 US ton Model 18000.
This newest Manitowoc is giving crawler-crane customers something exciting to
take to work in 2005, said Bruce Buchan, vice president of lattice boom crane
sales for North America.
“We’re very excited about the new Model 16000 which sets new standards in its
capacity class. With proven technology, such as our EPIC controls and the
MAX-ER capacity-enhancing attachment, combined with the very latest lifting
design from our engineering department, we have created an industry-leading
crane,” he said. “Response from our core customers has been very positive and
we’re expecting to generate a lot more interest at CONEXPO.”
Standard main boom offered on the crane is 30 m (98 ft) while between 24 m and
84 m (78 ft and 275 ft) of luffing jib can be made available using 6 m (19 ft)
and 12 m (39 ft) inserts. The maximum allowable combination of main boom and
luffing jib is 132 m (433 ft). Capacity with the luffing jib is 150 t (165
USt).
In addition to its excellent lift capacities, the Model 16000 has been
designed to be an excellent candidate for windmill installation work. For the
Model 16000, Manitowoc designed an optional, detachable upper boom point, with
a capacity of 90 t (99 USt) specifically for wind-application projects.
Manitowoc’s capacity enhancing MAX-ER technology will also be offered on the
machine boosting capacities at normal working radii equating to a
lower-per-ton investment than larger cranes that would otherwise be needed.
MAX-ER eliminates the time and expense of transporting and setting up a larger
crane. In addition the system retains the crane’s ability to hoist, boom,
swing, and travel while carrying any rated load.
Drum performance on the new crane is impressive too. It boasts a line pull of
15.8 t (35,000 lbs.) and hoist speeds of up to 212 m/min (697 ft/min) on
the main drum. There are auxiliary drums offered as options with line pulls of
15.8 t (35,000 lbs.) and 13.6 t (30,000 lbs.) respectively and
corresponding line speeds of 173 m/min (570ft/min) and 127 m/min (417 ft/min).
The crane is equipped with 28 mm wire rope on all load hoist drums.
Inside the cab of the Model 16000, new EPIC dual LCD color monitors provide
easy to read graphic displays. The operator can choose three of eight
information modules to be displayed at the same time. That allows data such as
radius, boom position and other information to be displayed while the LMI
(Load Moment Indicator) screen shows load data.
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.
