Potain’s innovation is not going unnoticed with recent sales in large heavy lift Flat Top cranes and a full range of Luffers competing in the local market says Billy Rumble, Sales Manager – Tower Cranes Manitowoc Cranes Australia.
“Both the MCT565 and the MCT1105 models have now landed in Australia and continue to turn heads and spark people’s interest,” said Billy.
Since its launch three years ago, Potain’s MCT 565 topless crane has surpassed expectations on jobsites worldwide. Available in two capacities (25 tonnes and 32 tonnes), the MCT 565’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 more modular.
“The new 80t MCT2205 is due for shipment at the end of the year and, with it having a lifting capacity of 23.5t at 80m, this puts Potain into a new heavy lift category. The factory has already received orders from the Middle East and South Korea,” said Billy.
According to Billy, Potain’s innovation in the luffing market is second to none, with the MCH hydraulic luffing cranes dominating the smaller end of the market.
With erection times of just four hours, unmatched reliability and with an Out of Service radius of 10m, the luffing range has the ability to service most smaller construction sites.
“The new 25t MCR305A is proving to be equally popular and as a result of its unmatched specifications – which include a 9.5m Out of Service radius and 50m Freestanding with a 60m jib on 2m masts – we’ve already received 10 orders. It’s proving to be the ‘Real Deal’,” said Billy.
But Potain doesn’t just want to be the market leader for medium to smaller sized luffing cranes – with Billy saying the company now has a new range of large luffing cranes as well.
“The MCR625 arrived earlier this year and is due to be erected on the Snowy Hydro project in the coming months,” he said.
The MCR 625 combines the robustness of a heavy-duty luffing jib crane with a remarkably compact footprint to deliver exceptional performance in urban environments.
This enables contractors to take on major projects in densely populated areas with unprecedented efficiency and precision.
“We are excited about the opportunities the MCR 625 presents. It’s a crane that offers the perfect balance in power, precision and compactness. By leveraging the proven design of the MR 618 and adding design elements for fast-emerging global markets, we are empowering contractors to tackle ambitious projects in urban environments with unprecedented efficiency and reliability,” says Billy.
Additionally, the MCR 625 can work with one or two-fall reeving for faster hoist speeds and better productivity.
There’s a maximum capacity of 32 t when configured for two-fall operation, while with one-fall it’s 17.5t.
The maximum jib length is 65m, and a maximum tip load of 6.4t at 65m is available, enabling the crane to meet even the most demanding of high-rise project requirements.
Mounted on 2.45 by 2.45m mast sections, the Potain MCR 625 can be configured with multiple jib lengths – either 30 or 40m, and then in 5 m intervals up to the maximum of 65m, providing contractors with the versatility to adapt set-up to project specifications.
Even with its full 65 m jib, the crane travels in just 11 truckloads, minimising transportation costs and logistical challenges.
The MCR 625 offers a choice of three hoists for further flexibility, all equipped with 603 m of wire rope.
“Potain Engineering is keeping the innovation coming and with state-of-the-art design technology. There will be two additional luffing cranes coming to Australia in 2025! Potain will announce these two new cranes before the end of 2024,” Billy concluded.