RentalYard Tower Cranes Blog Archive

Liebherr’s 25 L and 33 L compact tower cranes include the Tower Crane Operating System 2, new operator assistance systems, and component upgrades. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Potain tower cranes provided much-needed flexibility so office space could be leased prior to completion of the upper floors. ...

The new model is currently the largest crane in the manufacturer’s Tough Ones family. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

The compact mobile construction unit has five steering modes and a turning radius of just 31.7 feet; it offers support widths of 18.9 and 23 ft, as well as a half-sided support option for confined spaces. ...

The 125 K is the largest of Liebherr’s K-series tower cranes, with a lift capacity of 17,630 pounds; the heaviest lift for this project is around 8,818 lbs. ...

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. ...

Liebherr Introduces 11-Ton 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top ‘Tough One’ Crane ...

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. ...

The cranes, which were selected for their quality, flexibility, and Manitowoc Lift Solutions support, will help complete the 20-year project this year. ...

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. ...

The compact three-axle tower crane is designed for short-deployment applications, including those in space-constrained urban worksites. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Universal Tower is rated A+ according to Manitowoc, as the building combines high-quality construction and desirable amenities with a prime location. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

“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. ...