- With a maximum capacity of 50t and jib lengths of up to 80m, the MCT 1005 offers huge capabilities for projects.
- Despite its larger size, three counter jib options are available to aid work on confined job sites.
- The launch comes just a few months after the introduction of the 40t MCT 805, which was previously the largest Potain crane built in China.
Manitowoc has announced the launch of the Potain MCT 1005 M50, the largest topless tower crane to be manufactured at its Zhangjiagang facility in China. Designed for use in emerging markets and Southeast Asia, and boasting a huge 50t capacity, the crane is available with a choice of three counter jib options that will further enhance its seamless integration into confined job sites.
The MCT 1005 M50 allows for the handling of an impressive 8t at the end of its maximum 80m jib, which is configured from 11 sections of either 5m or 10m in length. Only three sections are required to deliver its shortest configuration of 20m, at which distance it can lift its full 50t. The same maximum capacity is also available between 3.5 – 16.8m when the jib is built to 80m, or from 3.5 – 25.2m when the jib is 30m in length. Many customers will also appreciate the option of configuring the crane with the 45 m jib, which delivers a hefty 24.8 t maximum capacity at the jib end.
These heavy payloads are supported with counter jib options of 15m for jib configurations of up to 45m; 17.5m for jib configurations of up to 55m; and 20m when working with jibs from 60 to 80m. This versatility aids the crane’s ability to work in proximity to other cranes or nearby structures. Over 1,070m of rope is available on the drum and the crane’s payload is efficiently transported horizontally, thanks to the smooth and precise frequency drives of Potain’s 25 DVFC 25 trolley. Slewing speeds are set at between 0 – 0.7 rpm via the RVF 174 Optima+ system.