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| Manitowoc promoted new cranes in Bologna  Manitowoc introduced some of its latest cranes to the Italian market at SAIE 2008 in Bologna. The new Grove GMK5170 all-terrain crane (see picture) and the Potain MDT 268 from the top-slewing tower crane range were both on show. Both cranes were launched earlier this year. The Grove GMK5170 all-terrain crane has a 170 t maximum capacity and a six-section telescoping main boom that reaches 64 m. The lattice extension for the GMK5170 includes an 18 m bi-fold swingaway jib and two 8 m fixed non-offsetable sections. When combined, these attachments give the crane a maximum tip height of 98 m. With its strong load chart and maximum outreach of 76 m, the GMK5170 is one of the most powerful and versatile cranes in the five-axle category.The MDT 268 is a topless crane that offers contractors greater space utilization on sites where multiple cranes are working or where height restrictions are an issue. There are two versions of the MDT 268, a J10 version with a 10 t maximum capacity and a J12 version with a 12 t maximum capacity. Both versions have a maximum jib of 65 m. The J10 version can pick 3 t at the jib end and the J12 version can pick 2.9 t. For greater flexibility, the crane can be configured with shorter jib options to increase lifting capacity. With a 25 m jib, for example, the J10 picks 9.5 t at its jib end and the J12 picks 9.3 t. Frans Vanwinkel, Manitowoc's senior vice president for sales and marketing in EMEA, said the two new cranes were a testament to the company's commitment to continuous product innovation. "Manitowoc is always seeking to deliver products that will exceed our customers' expectations. The GMK5170 has an impressive load chart with excellent lift capacities and it is incredibly easy to rig and maneuver," he said. "And the Potain MDT 268 offers optimum flexibility to customers. Because there are two versions available with numerous configurations, it can be adapted to a wide range of projects." Both cranes come with several features that offer improved performance and operating options for customers. The MDT 268 can be equipped with a choice of winches to give varying hoist speeds. The LVF Optima hoists offer productivity gains by optimizing the hoist speed in relation to the load on the hook. The hoists also offer cost savings because smaller generator sets can be used compared to cranes equipped with conventional hoist winches. From Grove, the superstructure of the GMK5170 features an ergonomically-designed hydraulically adjusting cab, equipped with the ECOS control system. The cab is tiltable to 20° with a full-vision screen and an adjustable operator seat with suspension. Additionally, the new all-terrain crane has Manitowoc's TWIN-LOCK boom pinning system, the patented MEGATRAK suspension, all-wheel steer and the EKS 5 light load-monitoring system. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |