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 For Immediate Release
January 7, 2005
Potain introduces Topless City cranes to US
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| Potain Model MDT 178 |
The Topless ‘City’ crane product line from Potain will be launched in the US
at CONEXPO 2005. There are three of these cranes in the MDT City range and
Potain has chosen the largest one, the
MDT 178, to display at the Las Vegas trade show. The MDT City range
combines key features from the Potain ‘MD City’ range together with lifting
characteristics from its classic top-slewing MDT Topless tower cranes.
The MDT 178 has an 8 t (9 USt) capacity and is available with a 4.5 m (15 ft)
or 6 m (20 ft) chassis. Mast sections of up to 2 m (6 ft) can be fitted as
required. At its maximum jib length of 60 m (197 ft), the MDT 178 achieves a
jib-end capacity of 1.5 t (1.7 USt). The crane can provide an under-hook
height of 55.8 m (182 ft) on a 4.5 m (15 ft) base with 1.6 m (5.2 ft) mast
section, or up to 67 m (220 ft) on a 6 m (20 ft) base with 2 m (6 ft) mast
sections.
A key feature of the Topless City tower crane range is their ease of set-up, a
large amount of which can be carried out at ground level. The main mast-head
section, complete with cab and controls, is a single factory-assembled unit
which can be installed in one piece. An additional benefit is that only three
pins are required to connect the main and counter jibs together. Plug-in
connections for all controls, safety systems, and power connections further
facilitate easy setup.
Once erected, the units offer reduced dimensions thanks to a design that does
not require a cathead or tie bars. This makes them ideal for work in city
centers. The other two cranes in the Topless City range are the MDT 98 and its
sister MDT 128, with the same maximum capacity of 6 t (6.6 USt). Their jib end
capacity is 1.2 t (1.3 USt) for the MDT 98 and 1.5 t (1.65 USt) for the MDT
128 at 55 m (180ft).
Clay Thoreson, director of Tower Crane Operations, Potain-Americas, says the
models on display at CONEXPO reflect a growing interest in a wider range of
tower cranes in North America.
“North American users have traditionally favored only larger tower crane
units, but we’re definitely beginning to see that mindset change. Contractors
are now far more receptive to the idea of tower cranes working on all kinds of
job sites and are looking at a broader range of products. We are also
expecting to get a lot of enquiries on the Topless City cranes. Their ease of
erection and reduced dimensions make them a really cost effective lifting
solution for downtown projects. With Potain, we offer the largest product
range of tower cranes on the market.”
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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