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 News Release
9 December, 2005
All Eyes Skyward as Potain Igo MA13 Tours Eastern US
A Potain Igo MA13 self-erecting crane captivated customers on a recent
demonstration tour of the Eastern US. The tour was sponsored by Manitowoc
Crane Group dealer Shawmut Equipment.
Starting with an open house at Shawmut Equipment’s headquarters facility in
Manchester, Conn., Shawmut invited customers to see the MA13 being put through
its paces. Following days were spent in Massachusetts, where Shawmut staged
another open house day at its Norfolk facility. The crane was finally taken
further north into Maine, ending Shawmut’s leg of the demonstration tour.
Kevin O’ Connell, sales representative for self-erecting cranes at Shawmut
Equipment, explains how the live demonstrations really gave the Igo MA13 a
chance to shine.
“The Igo MA13 was well received by all who attended the demonstrations. We
were very pleased with turnouts,” he said. “A variety of existing crane rental
customers came to see the Igo MA13, as did many new faces, particularly
forklift truck and aerial work platform users. Many attendees saw the Igo MA13
as an excellent alternative to other lifting options.”
The crane’s ease of transportation, speed of set up, and dual voltage
capabilities were seen as definite benefits. Other factors of importance were
the crane’s overall weight capacity of 1.8 t (2 USt), its ability to fold down
to only 10.5 m (34.4 ft) - allowing the Igo MA13 to work in tight spaces - a
22 m (72.2 ft) radius and an under hook height of 16 m (52.5 ft), which gives
the Igo MA13 a radius of 6.7 m (22 ft) when equipped with its maximum load of
1.8 t (2 USt). The Igo MA13 did not present any problems with roading
restrictions in the states visited on the tour.
The Igo MA13 later made its way down to Florida and Georgia, where a large
amount of new homes are being built. In the South, many end users are using
telehandlers for construction work. The Igo MA13 is set to make a good
impression in this part of the US, where it is felt that this self-erector’s
availability would vastly improve long-term construction productivity.
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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