RentalYard Potain Blog Archive

    New Potain MCR 305 Tower Crane Sets Up Quickly, Conserves Space On High-Rise Projects
    Posted On: January 22, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MCR 305 luffing jib tower crane has a reduced out-of-service radius to allow other cranes to operate on the same jobsite and requires fewer anchor points for fast setup. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Connect Digital Platform For Crane Fleet Management
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...
    Manitowoc Readies 5 Potain Cranes For bauma 2022, Including MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Potain offers 22- and 27.6-ton M20 and M25 versions of the MDT 489, which parent company Manitowoc says is well-suited for large construction projects and offers quick and easy transport, assembly, and disassembly. ...
    Manitowoc To Showcase Total Lifting Solutions At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 27, 2022
    The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Potain MCT 565 With Shorter Jib & Higher Lifting Capacity
    Posted On: June 8, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new variant of the popular topless crane gives customers plenty of options to suit their needs in working under various jobsite constraints. ...
    Potain MR 415 & MR 418 Build 43-Story One Congress Office Tower Using Internal Climbing Configuration
    Posted On: May 31, 2022
    The Potain tower cranes provided much-needed flexibility so office space could be leased prior to completion of the upper floors. ...
    Potain MCT 88 & MDT 189 Cranes Constructing Pompeii Tourist Hub
    Posted On: December 8, 2021
    “Potain tower cranes are famous for their reliability, load capacity, and low maintenance, which are the reasons why, together with the reliability of our supplier Edilcom Gru, we chose this brand,” says Gruppo Irgenre CEO Corrado Negri. ...
    Potain MCT 565 & MD 1600 Tower Cranes Help Build Tanzanian Dam & Power Station
    Posted On: October 18, 2021
    The power station will be operated by Tanzania Electric Supply Company and is being built as a joint venture between The Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric (JVACEE), both of Egypt. ...
    Potain MDT 368 Tower Crane Masts Become Permanent Addition To Historic Minneapolis Bridge During Restoration
    Posted On: October 4, 2021
    Minneapolis’ iconic Third Avenue bridge is currently undergoing a top-to-bottom restoration where the masts of Potain cranes were built into the very foundations of bridge. ...
    New Potain Igo T 99 Self-Erecting Crane Offers Enhanced Reach & Capacity In Compact Package
    Posted On: June 16, 2021
    The newest Potain provides 157 feet of reach and a 6.6-ton operating capacity but has a functional footprint of just 14.7 x 14.7 ft and a transport length of 51.3 ft long. ...
    Potain MDT 319 & MRH 175 Cranes Work On DUO Towers In Paris
    Posted On: May 12, 2021
    The cranes, which were selected for their quality, flexibility, and Manitowoc Lift Solutions support, will help complete the 20-year project this year. ...
    New Potain MDT 489 Topless Crane Designed For Easy Transportation & Quick Assembly
    Posted On: May 11, 2021
    In addition to shipyard and mining applications, Potain parent company Manitowoc says the MDT 489 is ideal for installing large, prefabricated components on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. ...
    Manitowoc Introduces The Potain MCT 185 Topless Tower Crane
    Posted On: March 8, 2021
    The newest Potain has an 8.8-ton lift capacity and a 213-foot lift height, sets up in as little as 1.5 days, and travels in just five containers. ...
    Compact Potain Igo MA 21 Tower Crane The Perfect Choice For Mountain Log Cabin Construction
    Posted On: February 2, 2021
    Working on a crowded jobsite between buildings and amongst a number of trees, the MA 21 acquitted itself admirably, making the site safer and more productive. ...
    Two Potain Cranes Erect New Tower That Will Be The Technological Hub Of Costa Rica
    Posted On: January 25, 2021
    The Universal Tower is rated A+ according to Manitowoc, as the building combines high-quality construction and desirable amenities with a prime location. ...
    Potain Highlights Productivity Benefits Of Hup 40-30 Self-Erecting Tower Crane In Custom Homebuilding Applications
    Posted On: January 20, 2021
    Idaho custom homebuilder Pinetop Custom Homes says Potain self-erecting tower cranes allow it to build homes 50% faster than with other types of equipment. ...
    Frana Companies Reduces Labor & Accelerates Construction With Potain Igo T 85 A Self-Erecting Tower Crane
    Posted On: December 15, 2020
    The construction firm uses the crane to lift large pieces of prefabricated flooring and entire wall sections and place them exactly where they were needed within the building structure. ...
    Link Construction Builds Houses With Efficiency Using Potain Igo MA 21 Tower Crane
    Posted On: November 16, 2020
    Locating the self-erecting crane between the jobsites allowed workers to reach both projects using just one piece of equipment and complete both houses three weeks faster than anticipated. ...
    Potain Igo T 85 A Tower Crane Assembles Iowa Building With Fager Framing
    Posted On: November 9, 2020
    Supplied by RMS Rentals of Savage, Minnesota, the Igo T 85 A is so versatile that Fager Framing says it replaces the functionality of up to four other machines on the jobsite. ...
    Potain Igo T 85 A Tower Crane & Wisconsin’s Quasius Construction Build A Sheboygan Apartment Complex
    Posted On: August 21, 2020
    “The Igo T 85 A gave us the small footprint, easy setup, and long reach necessary for jobsite efficiency,” says Quasius Director of Field Operations, Matt Noordyk. ...
    Potain’s New MCT 275 Tower Crane Targets Precast Concrete Construction
    Posted On: August 3, 2020
    Inspired by the manufacturer’s recent MCT 325, the new crane is available in a K10 version with an 11-ton (10-metric-ton) lifting capacity and a K12 edition that can raise 13.2-ton (12-metric-ton) loads. ...
    UK-Based Sparrow Crane Hire Buys Potain Hup 40-30 Self-Erecting Crane For Jobs In Tight Spaces
    Posted On: July 24, 2020
    The crane hire firm chose the crane for its suitability for work on restricted urban jobsites as well as its ability to erect itself in less than 20 minutes. ...
    Potain MR 295 Luffing Jib Cranes Helping Erect Tallest Office Building In Birmingham, England
    Posted On: July 1, 2020
    The cranes are supporting construction of the project’s concrete core, and lifting and assembling steel girders to help build the office tower’s steel frame. ...
    Reno Contractor Buys North America’s First Potain Hup M 28-22 Tower Crane
    Posted On: May 7, 2020
    The Davis Company bought the 2.4-ton self-erecting crane 15 years after introducing another Potain model, a 2-ton Igo MA 21, to the region in 2005. ...
    Potain Hup C 40-30 Tower Crane Helps To Build A Swiss Railway
    Posted On: May 6, 2020
    The self-erecting tower crane was developed in conjunction with construction equipment supplier Stirnimann AG and is the first Potain of its kind to possess crawler tracks. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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