TOWER CRANES
Manitowoc launches new version of Potain MCT 565 for short-jib applications Manitowoc has introduced the Potain MCT 565 A, a more compact yet equally high-performance version of the 32 t capacity MCT 565 M32 – the second-largest topless crane produced at its Zhangjiagang, China facility, after the Potain MCT 805. Launched at bauma China 2018 in three versions with maximum loads of 20, 25, and 32 t, the MCT 565 proved an instant hit with job sites across Asia and other Emerging Markets. The crane’s performance characteristics have helped contractors in their drive to lift ever-larger precast concrete sections and other heavy items as
the construction process becomes modular. In addition to the 32 t version, the Potain MCT 565 A is now available with a shorter jib and counter-jib, which makes it ideal for busy job sites where several cranes operate within close proximity. “Topless cranes are an increasingly popular choice on job sites across Asia and elsewhere because of the efficiencies they offer
when working alongside other tower cranes. The MCT 565 has demonstrated this through its exceptional lifting performance on a range of projects,” said Brian Wang, senior vice president of Emerging Markets for Manitowoc. “We’ve also seen the emergence of these cranes spawn new ways of working in Emerging Markets. Through our Voice of the Customer process, we saw an opportunity to add increased appeal to the range. By introducing the compact MCT 565 A, we are now offering greater choice in this class. The new model is positioned alongside the existing three MCT 565 options, allowing customers to choose the right crane for their specific job.” The MCT 565 A can be rigged with a minimum of 25 m of jib – 5 m less than the 30 m minimum required for the existing versions. The counter-jib too can be shorter, with just 15 m needed on the MCT 565 A while still allowing the crane to work with up to 35 m of jib. This gives customers the ability to position these powerful topless
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