MarketBook 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. ...
    Potain MCT 88 & MDT 189 Cranes Constructing Pompeii Tourist Hub
    Posted On: December 7, 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 Tower Cranes Building An IKEA Store & Mixed-Use Complex In Nice, France
    Posted On: December 7, 2021
    “Potain is a long-standing partner that offers modern, reliable, and easy-to-assemble cranes,” says Riviera Montage Manager Frédéric Vella. ...
    Potain MDT 569 Tower Crane Helps Spira Build Laboratories For Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute Of Technology
    Posted On: December 2, 2021
    Spira reports that its choice was largely influenced by the 569’s ease of assembly and suitability for transport. ...
    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. ...
    Potain MDT 809 Topless Tower Crane Expanding Swedish Hospital
    Posted On: February 27, 2020
    Launched at bauma in 2019, the MDT 809 topless is now hard at work in Skövde, Sweden, and on jobsites across Europe. ...
    ‘Sir Pix-A-Lot,’ A Potain MD 3200 MAXI Tower Crane, Builds British Columbian Hydroelectric Dam
    Posted On: February 18, 2020
    Potain parent company Manitowoc says the massive tower crane is the biggest ever to be used on the North American continent. ...
    Manitowoc Launches Potain MRH 175 Tower Crane, Plans CONEXPO Debut
    Posted On: February 13, 2020
    The company says “hydraulic luffing topless cranes have a very strong future” in the industry. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Bobcat Starts Production Of New T650 Compact Track Loader
    Posted 8/24/2026
    Combining the proven capabilities of Bobcat’s 600-frame M-Series platform with the latest Stage V engine technology, the new T650 is built to deliver the power, application-focused performance, and uptime that demanding jobs require. ...
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    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    Posted 8/19/2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
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    MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East
    Posted 7/27/2026
    Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East. ...
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    Case TL100EV Electric Mini Track Loader Wins 2 Landscape Industry Awards
    Posted 7/21/2026
    The versatile, stand-on Case machine has received a Green Industry Pros 2026 Editor’s Choice Award and an OPE+Landscape Twenty for 2026 New Product Award. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 7/9/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    John Deere: The Seeds Of Success
    Posted 7/7/2026
    By Justin Rose, President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, Small Agriculture and Turf Care, Europe, Africa, and Asia. ...
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    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 7/7/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
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    Iveco Outlines Its Renewed Brand Ambition At Iveco Experience 2026
    Posted 7/3/2026
    More than a showcase of products and innovations, IVECO Experience 2026 signals a renewed ambition for the brand, strengthening what it means to be a partner to the people who move goods, businesses and communities forward. ...
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