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 News Release
November 5, 2007
Potain Igo T 70 takes center stage at Batimat 2007
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| The key to the Igo T 70’s appeal is its flexibility through variable working heights that it achieves with the addition of 6 m auxiliary sections. |
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Visitors to Batimat 2007 were able to get a close look at the award-winning
and innovative Igo T 70 self-erecting crane, the first in a new line from
Potain. The crane first appeared at bauma 2007 in Munich, Germany earlier this
year and since then it has appeared at a number of other trade shows, even
winning a gold medal for innovation at the recent International Technical Fair
in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The key to the Igo T 70’s appeal is its flexibility through variable working
heights that it achieves with the addition of 6 m auxiliary sections. This
allows the T 70 to vary its working height between 23 m and 32 m in increments
of 3 m or 6 m. Without auxiliary masts, the T 70 achieves working heights of
15, 17 and 20 m.
David Havard, Potain’s global product manager, said the Igo T 70 was
perfectly-suited to modern construction sites.
“The industry response to the Igo T 70 has been fantastic and we believe
this is because it is ideally suited to modern construction,” he said. “The
addition of the 6 m auxiliary sections allows the Igo T 70 to climb in 3 m
stages so it can rise with the construction as its stories increase. It is also
able to distribute heavier loads in shorter cycle times, which means cost and
time savings for end users.”
Additional lifting flexibility comes from the T 70’s varying jib lengths.
For example, the Igo T 70 lifts a maximum of 4 t and can lift 1.3 t at its top
radius of 40 m. It can also lift greater loads at its tip when working with a
shorter jib.
The Igo T 70 load chart is strong, particularly towards the tip. The load
chart combines well with Potain’s established LVF Optima hoist technology to
boost on-site productivity. The LVF Optima hoist winch automatically adapts and
optimizes hoist speed to the load on the hook.
The crane has a wide appeal in a range of medium-size construction sites and
benefits from a high level of quality design. The crane is very compact in
transport and is even able to travel on a low loader trailer.
Unlike other competitor self-erecting cranes, the Igo T 70 self-erects with
the aid of a hydraulic system, which simplifies set-up. Operation on site is
easier through utilization of the integrated remote control complete with
indicators.
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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