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JUNE 2013 ENGLISH
VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2
A MANITOWOC CRANES MAGAZINE
31000 in South Korea
SHOW REVIEW
JOB SITE REPORT
PRODUCT FOCUS
bauma 2013
Potain in India
Grove RT765E-2
Tilt cab
Superior boom design
Removable outrigger boxes
RT9150E rough-terrain crane
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because cranes are all we do. With 10 rough-terrain models ranging from 30 -135 t (30 - 150 USt), we’ve
got a crane to handle any jobsite.
Featured is the RT9150E – its 135 t (150 USt) capacity and 60 m (197 ft) boom combination provide
the best capacity and longest boom in its class.
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Comment
Manitowoc’s booth at bauma 2013 turned
award, “especially against competitors and
into a week-long succession of celebrations.
products that we really respect.”
Customers and dealers from around
The award is a timely reminder of the
the world came to see the
value that Manitowoc’s product
company’s latest cranes and
development team brings to
to ink their latest orders. The
customers. The global crane
company prepared for a busy
industry has seen a number
week, but even those closest to
of crane manufacturers rise to
the event admitted they were
prominence in recent years with
surprised with the number and
new models appearing on the
quality of visitors.
market at a near frantic pace.
Celebrations were not
So it is worth remembering
confined to new orders. On the
that it pays to take a step
Thursday evening of the show,
back and look at what a crane
more than 500 of Europe’s
can do that its competitors
most prominent crane industry
can’t. In the case of the Grove
Ben Shaw
players were at the Westin
GMK6400, that’s greater lift
Editor-In-Chief
Grand Hotel for the ESTA
capacity than any other sixawards, run by the European Association
axle crane (or seven-axle crane, in many
of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile
lift configurations). It’s a single-engine
Cranes. The association represents Europe’s
design that provides greater strength; it
crane owners and buyers, and many of the
has a hydrostatic drive for unmatched
awards recognize projects.
maneuverability; a self-rigging capacity
However, one award is reserved for
enhancement attachment that can be set
products, and is hotly contested by all
in 20 minutes; and an intelligent fuel saver
manufacturers. Manitowoc won the
control that shuts off the engine when it’s
Innovation Manufacturer award for its
not needed.
Grove GMK6400, which was judged
Product development done properly
to represent the very best of product
takes time, effort and money (and lots
innovation. Jens Ennen, senior vice
of each). For the engineering team that
president of engineering and innovation,
created the GMK6400, it’s been worth all
said the company was “thrilled” to win the
that and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
4
News............................................ Manitowoc around the world
8
Regional Report..........................................Boom trucks in Canada
10
Show Report................................................A look at bauma 2013
12
Job Site Report........................................Potains on Indian high rise
14
Product Focus............................................. First job for the 31000
16
Job Site Report......................................... Groves on Canadian mine
18
Product Focus......................................................Grove RT765E-2
20
News Report...................................... Innovation award for GMK6400
21
Lift Solutions........................................ Tailoring Manitowoc crawlers
22
Product Focus................................................New Potain MCT 178
23
Job Site Report..................................................... Texas high lines
24
Show Review................................................... bC India in Mumbai
25
Crane Care.................................................EnCORE work in the U.S.
26
Job Site Report..................................... Manitowoc 18000 in Siberia
JUNE 2013 ENGLISH
VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2
31000 in South Korea
SHOW REVIEW
JOB SITE REPORT
PRODUCT FOCUS
bauma 2013
Potain in India
Grove RT765E-2
On the cover:
The Manitowoc 31000,
operated by Chunjo
Construction Co., makes
its first lift in South Korea.
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Carole Bolomier
John Bittner
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Ronan Cloud
Punitha Govindasamy
Damian Joseph
Cristelle Lacourt
Stephen To
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NEWS
Groves donates crane to university
Steve McReynolds, owner
of Groves Equipment
Rental Company in Texas,
U.S., donated a Grove
RT880E rough-terrain
crane to Baylor University
in Waco, Texas, for
construction of the
university’s new football
stadium.
Painted and decaled in
Baylor’s official green and
gold colors, the Baylorthemed crane enhances
the spirit of the university
as the machine helps erect
the sporting venue.
McReynolds has strong
ties with Baylor University.
He graduated from the
school, as did both his
parents, his wife, many of
his cousins and all three of
his children. His youngest
daughter is currently a
junior at Baylor. The
donated crane was a
meaningful way to give
back to the university.
“I am happy to give
back to my alma mater in
a unique and meaningful
Belgian train crane
Belgian Lifting &
Equipment Company,
based in Puurs, Belgium,
just completed a unique
construction: a railmounted crane and access
platform for Duchêne, a
rail construction and
maintenance company.
Duchêne plans to use the
platform for the
installation of overhead
electrical wires across
Belgium’s railways.
BLE chose a Grove
RT530E-2 crane for the
platform. The company
removed the 30 t (33 USt)
crane’s superstructure and
replaced its steel
counterweight with a
way,” McReynolds said.
With its headquarters
in Groves, Texas, Groves
Equipment Rental Co.,
has served the
construction industry, oil
refineries and chemical
plants along the Gulf Coast
with heavy construction
equipment for more than
50 years. The donated
RT880E began work the
first week of February
2013 and is expected to
remain on site for around
20 months.
GMK6300L erects tower cranes
much more compact lead
counterweight. The Grove
was mounted onto an
18.66 m (61.2 ft) wagon
and equipped with
specialized electronics,
slew limiters, emergency
generators and automatic
axle locking.
The process took
several months, including
testing and approval. After
the customizations, the
Grove now offers 29 m
(95 ft) of boom and a
14.3 t (15 USt) capacity
when lifting at 3 m (10 ft).
Duchêne said the new
crane has boosted the
company’s efficiency
considerably.
Kanson Cranes' new GMK6300L will
assist with tower crane assembly.
Duchêne's RT530E-2 train crane built by Belgian Lifting & Equipment.
The Grove RT880E donated to
Baylor University in the U.S.
Hong Kong rental
company, Kanson Crane &
Heavy Transport,
purchased a Grove
GMK6300L all-terrain
crane to help with tower
crane assembly.
Nelson C.K. Kan, owner
of Kanson Crane, explained
the 300 t (350 USt)
GMK6300L will fill a gap
in his company’s portfolio
and allow it to handle more
high-rise work.
“After extensive research
and comparing the cranes
available, our team chose
the GMK6300L as the best
option,” Kan said. “The
GMK6300L has a long
boom that is perfect for
tower crane erection. We
have lots of work to do on
new high-rise buildings
here in Hong Kong.”
Built at Manitowoc’s
facility in Wilhelmshaven,
northern Germany, the
GMK6300L features
Megatrak independent
suspension, all-wheel drive
and a cab that can
comfortably accommodate
up to three crew.
Kanson Crane has
specialized in the crane
rental and heavy
transportation industry for
more than 40 years. The
company has 50 operators,
60 percent of whom it
trains directly.
NEWS
First GMK6400 in Switzerland
Celebrating the delivery of the first GMK6400 in Switzerland. Left
to right: Hans Borner, Stirnimann; Burkhard Lichtner, Stirnimann;
Katharina Lichtner, Stirnimann; Beat Senn, Senn; Heinz Senn, Senn;
Jörg Senn, Senn; and Fritz Oschwald, Stirnimann.
After pulling in the crowds
on the Manitowoc booth at
bauma 2013 in Munich,
Germany, the world’s most
powerful six-axle mobile
crane, the Grove
GMK6400, has again been
making news. This time
the story is in Switzerland
where the first GMK6400
in the country was
delivered in April to Senn
AG, a steel construction,
transportation and
construction company. Its
first job was the
installation of a new
bridge.
Jörg Senn, one of the
owners of Senn AG, said
the crane’s strength and
size meant it already had a
busy schedule lined up,
even ahead of its delivery
to the company.
“The crane has great
strength and is also
relatively compact, which
is a perfect combination
for a mobile crane,” he
said. “We will use it for
assembling and
disassembling tower
cranes, maintaining and
servicing wind power
plants, and lifting large
components at industrial
job sites.”
The GMK6400 boasts a
400 t (450 USt) maximum
capacity. The unit for Senn
was delivered through
Manitowoc dealer
Stirnimann AG.
H&E eyes the future
H&E Equipment recently
celebrated the opening of a
new facility in Baton Rouge,
La. The new building will
help the company expand
support and product, as well
as grow the company’s
rental fleet.
The new facility
consolidated the Baton
Rouge and Gonzales, La.
operations into one. The two
locations will now be housed
together in a newlyconstructed facility on the
same campus as the
company’s corporate
headquarters.
H&E’s new location is an
upgrade from its previous
stores. It’s much larger, with
4,100 m² (44,000 ft²) of
office and shop space on a
60,703 m² (15 acre) lot. A
large portion of the new
building is devoted to
product support. There are
18 service bays and an
850 m² (9,200 ft²) parts
warehouse. The company
has also expanded its
inventories of new, used and
rental equipment.
Jeff Stringer, branch
manager for H&E in Baton
Rouge, said the new
construction is all about
serving the company’s
clientele.
“Our new Baton Rouge
facility will enable H&E
better serve our customers
for decades to come.”
Established in 1961, H&E
offers a host of services for
the all of the Manitowoc
crane brands, including
crane rentals and sales,
parts and services, and
training.
The new H&E facility located in Baton Rouge, La.
Potain solution for Indiabulls
A leading real estate
company, Indiabulls Real
Estate, is using several
Potain cranes on a major
residential development
taking shape in Mumbai —
India’s most populous city.
The real estate company,
which also runs its own
contracting division,
approached four tower
crane manufacturers for
crane solutions for the new
development.
Only two manufacturers,
including Manitowoc’s
Potain brand, were able to
supply cranes at the
required working heights
that could also fit on the
1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) mast
sections needed.
There are eight MC 205
cranes building the three
high-rise towers that will
make up the development.
Working heights will range
up to 270 m (886 ft).
Sumit Bhat, general
manager of Indiabulls Real
Estate, said the company
was looking for more than
just cranes when planning
the project.
“With this project, we
weren’t only buying a
product, we were buying a
solution,” he said. “We
looked at all the options
available, and the plan from
Manitowoc was the best. Its
team understood our needs
and helped us develop an
optimized lift plan.”
Potain MC 205 cranes on a real estate development in Mumbai, India.
NEWS
GMK6300L at Sydney Aquarium
A Grove GMK6300L
attach the fly jib from side
delivered into Australia, has
streets.”
been working on various
Adair also likes the
projects since arriving in
adjustable suspension from
New South Wales, including
the outrigger control pads
relocating sharks at the
that make it easy to setup
Sydney Aquarium and
on uneven ground also. In
refurbishing a cruise ship.
addition the crane is user
The 300 t (350 USt) allfriendly, easy to rig,
terrain crane belongs to DJ
extremely maneuverable
Adair Crane Services and
and the fly jib can be
the company’s owner,
attached quickly.
Danny Adair, said the
DJ Adair also owns a
crane’s many standout
GMK4080, GMK4100 and
features are the reason it is
recently took delivery of a
able to work on so many
GMK3055 as well as a
different jobs.
GMK5130-2.
“The 80 m
(262 ft) boom has
given us an advantage
over other lifting
solutions,” he said.
“For example, when
we worked on the
shark relocation at the
Sydney Aquarium, we
were able to achieve a
72.5 m (238 ft) radius
in a confined space
with the main boom.
With any other crane
we would have needed
A GMK6300L at the Sydney Aquarium.
ancillary cranes to
Moran calls in Manitowoc
A Manitowoc 16000 will help
Moran Iron Works deliver a range
of steel components to customers.
A Manitowoc 16000 in
Michigan, U.S., will help
Moran Iron Works deliver a
range of steel fabricated
components to customers in
the mining and energy
businesses.
Moran Irons Works, a
custom steel fabrication
company in Northern
Michigan, U.S., purchased a
Manitowoc 16000 crawler
crane to help process the
company’s growing
workload. The company
produces large steel
components, some weighing
more than 150 t (165 USt),
and needs the Manitowoc
16000 to load finished parts
onto barges for delivery.
Victor Ruppert, director
of product management at
Moran Iron Works,
explained that Manitowoc’s
reputation for quality and
service convinced the
company the 16000 was the
right crane.
“Not only does Manitowoc
make quality cranes with
great life expectancy, but
they also provide great
service,” he said.
Located in Onaway,
Michigan, Moran Iron Works
was founded in 1978 by
Thomas Moran upon leaving
high school. Since then it has
grown from one man in a
garage to a thriving company
with more than 100
employees.
About 75 percent of
Moran Iron Works business
comes from energy
companies, with marine and
mining companies making
up the rest. Over the course
of the next eight months, the
company will produce and
ship more than 4,000 t
(4,409 USt) of steel modules
for the energy industry.
Second time round for Potain cranes
When French contractor
Razel-Bec, part of
construction giant Fayat
Group, started work on the
Tabellout Dam in Algeria,
it immediately wanted
Potain cranes. The
company previously used
two Potain MD 345 cranes
to build the Koudiat
Acerdoune dam, also in
Algeria.
Given these past
positive experiences,
Razel-Bec selected the
same pair of cranes it had
used on the previous job,
giving both a complete
inspection and overhaul
before installing them on
the new dam. Also selected
to work with the MD 345s
were an MD 365, supplied
by international rental
company Arcomet, and an
MD 175, also from RazelBec’s own fleet.
Jacky Legras, crane fleet
manager at Razel-Bec, said
selecting Potain cranes for
this latest job was an easy
choice.
“Our MD 345 cranes
worked well on the Koudiat
Acerdoune dam and they
were in great shape when
we chose them for the
the largest infrastructure
Tabellout Dam job,” he
projects in the country’s
said. “We gave them a full
history.
servicing and a
coat of paint to
ensure they will
work efficiently,
as well as
visually impress
on this highprofile job.”
The cranes
are providing
general lifting
and concrete
pouring duties
Erecting one of the four Potain cranes working on the
on what will
Tabellout Dam in Algeria.
become one of
NEWS
Turkey gets first GMK6300Ls
The first three GMK6300L
all-terrain cranes in
Turkey have been
delivered and are all
working well.
Manitowoc’s Grove
dealer for Turkey, Karun,
said the three cranes had
been an instant hit in the
country after they were
delivered last year.
The company sold all
three cranes during 2012’s
Ankomak construction
equipment exhibition in
Istanbul, with all going to
Turkish rental companies.
Servet Vinc in Istanbul,
Acvi Kardesler in Ankara
and Doğan Vinc, based in
Dörtyol, all added the
successful Grove 300 t
(350 USt) machine to their
crane fleets.
Orkun Öztuna, Karun’s
general manager, said the
GMK6300L brings new
capabilities to Turkish
crane users.
“The GMK6300L offers
the best boom length in its
class, combined with
strength in an easy to
maneuver and a highly
versatile carrier,” he
explained.
These class-leading
cranes will be very busy as
Turkey is experiencing
strong demand for high-
Customized GMK4100S
A shorter boom version of the GMK4100 – perfect for indoor lifting.
Grove’s engineering team
created a special version of
the GMK4100 mobile crane
for German rental company,
Dornseiff, based in Burbach.
Dornseiff requested two of
the cranes for heavy-lift
work inside a manufacturing
facility where the ceiling
height was just 10 m (33 ft).
The GMK4100S’s 35.6 m
(117 ft) boom is capable of
telescoping loads of up to
50 t (55 USt) and lifting 32 t
(35 USt) with the boom
horizontal. When retracted,
the crane’s boom is just
8.5 m (28 ft) long. A tiltable
boom head with hydraulic
pinning improves underroof reach and is combined
with a new compact hook
block to offer marketleading capabilities for
indoor lifting.
Dornseiff’s Grove
GMK4100S cranes are
based in Wetzlar and Olpe
where they join the
company’s 45-strong rental
fleet. Manitowoc is talking
to several other companies
about future Grove
GMK4100S deliveries.
Manitowoc and customers celebrate the orders for the first GMK6300L
cranes in Turkey. Left to right: Örkun Oztuna, Karun; Klaus Kröppel, Manitowoc; Mehmet Kanar, Dogan Vinc; Halil Avci, Avci Kardesler; Sedat Coskun,
Servet Vinc; Murat Kanar, Dogan Vinc; Thorsten Bolender, Manitowoc.
quality machinery. There
are many large scale
projects underway and the
Turkish government is
investing in hydropower
projects, wind farms,
power plants, railways and
roads.
Mexico WindPower 2013
Manitowoc’s team from the
Monterrey, Mexico, office
did an excellent job
promoting the company’s
unique tools for the Latin
American wind industry at
Mexico WindPower 2013.
The event was held in
Centro Banamex, Mexico,
on January 30 and 31.
Regional business
manager Cuauhtemoc
Flores explained the
importance of helping
customers understand
Manitowoc’s capabilities
for the wind industry.
“Mexico’s wind energy
industry is set to greatly
expand in the coming
years,” he said. “Manitowoc
is committed to helping the
country realize its potential
as a world leader in this
growing sector.”
Mexico has 1,400 MW
of installed wind energy
capacity with the goal to
increase that number to
12,000 MW by 2020.
Visitors at the event
were impressed with
Manitowoc’s 400 t
(440 USt) capacity 16000
crane with Wind
Attachment and Boom
Raising System. The
Manitowoc 16000 makes
construction and
maintenance of 100 m
(328 ft) wind towers much
easier.
Manitowoc staff and visitors discuss Mexico’s wind power industry at a
trade fair earlier this year.
REGIONAL REPORT
Canada’s boom truck boom
National Crane boom trucks have become a ubiquitous sight on Canada’s highways.
Damian Joseph explains.
T
he Canadian oil industry is
thriving like never before. It’s
helping to drive business in other
industrial sectors, too, including the
crane industry. National Crane boom
trucks are being delivered to
customers as quickly as the company
can produce them. Boom trucks are
popular in the oil industry because
they offer significant advantages for
oil field work, such as versatility,
maneuverability, size, hauling ability
and quick setup.
The nature of the oil business in
Canada is particularly fast-moving.
Jobs come suddenly and companies
must react immediately. Often, crane
owners don’t know where their
machines will be needed even the next
day. National Crane boom trucks are
easy to move among job sites. Also,
often no additional permitting is
needed for highway travel.
Most of the boom trucks in Canada
come from Strongco, the Mississauga,
Ontario-based equipment dealer.
Strongco has held long-standing
relationships with the majority of
Canada’s boom trucks users since it
entered the region in 1992.
The owner of the biggest National
Crane boom truck fleet in Canada is
Acheson-based Myshak Group.
Despite global economic woes, the
company is flourishing, thanks to the
oil boom. Myshak was founded by
Mike and Jim Myshak in 1996 and
has since expanded to more than four
locations.
“We use boom trucks because they
are so mobile – there are a variety of
sites across Canada and they can have
great distances between them,” said
Corey Mitchell, president of Myshak
Crane and Rigging.
Myshak has been using National
cranes since its inception. It has more
than 75 boom trucks in its fleet
ranging from 6 t (6.6 USt) capacity to
This NBT55, owned and operated by Slave Lake Hot Shot, has been specially adapted
with its own fifth wheel.
Al Dennis Light Oilfield Hauling, based in Leduc,
customized its NBT45 with a unique blue paint
job, track lighting and custom chrome.
50 t (55 USt) capacity and the number
is still growing. The company has
several 8100D models, 9103As,
NBT40s and NBT45s, among others.
“We chose National Crane boom
trucks because of their proven
reliability. We try and surround
ourselves with the best products so
that we can ensure our clients have
access to the best products.”
For the future, Myshak plans to
stick with National Cranes. Soon,
Myshak will take delivery of five new
National Crane 9103s to be used in
industrial and commercial
construction, as well as several oil
industry-related applications.
“We have always enjoyed the
National Crane product. It’s
recognized and well-respected in
Canada’s oil industry.”
Slave Lake Hot Shot Services
(SLHS) is another one of Canada’s
major boom truck users. With its
head office in in Slave Lake, Alberta,
which is close to several oil field work
sites, SLHS said more than 75 percent
of its business is driven by the oil and
gas industry. The other 25 percent is
construction, power line and mill
facility work.
Since 1992, the company has
owned more than 25 National Crane
boom trucks. It’s newest, a 50 t
(55 USt) capacity NBT55, has been
specially adapted with its own fifth
wheel than can pull a connected hiboy
or lowboy for the counterweight
package and/or hauling loads. The
custom setup for the NBT55 is one of
the first of its nature in Alberta.
Murray Packolyk, co-owner and
president of SLHS, said the unique
mounting of his NBT55 setup serves
several purposes.
“We needed the lifting capacity of
the NBT55 to set 17,000 lb to
30,000 lb oil barrel tanks on the job
site, but we wanted to be able to haul
equipment to and from the oil field
using fewer trucks,” he said. “Some of
the job sites may be up to 150 miles
(241 km) from one of our branches, so
this cuts down on travel time and fuel
costs.”
Strongco helped SLHS create its
custom fifth wheel-mounted crane.
Double B Welding, also based in Slave
Lake, handled the rig-up and
Edmonton-based King’s Custom
Metal Polish did the chrome work.
SLHS also added a camera to the
winch for visibility and safety, and
gave the truck GPS capabilities for
fleet management.
Packolyk plans to stick with
National Crane boom trucks for as
long as SLHS is in business. In his
view, they’re reliable, safe,
comfortable and have unbeatable
lifting capabilities. Along with the new
NBT55, SLHS owns three 14100s, an
NBT40, two NBT45s, three 1800s, an
1100, a 900A, a 500E2 and a
TMS9000E.
“National Crane is the Cadillac of
cranes,” he said. “I’ve tried several
different crane brands over the last 30
years and National Crane is the best. I
sleep well at night when I send them
out to work. They’re bulletproof and
built to last.”
SLHS has three locations in
Canada: Slave Lake, Leduc and
Wabasca. Since it began in 1985, the
company has grown to approximately
75 employees. Packolyk and his
father, Louis, built SLHS after selling
their former business that hauled
heavy oil.
Said Packolyk: “I built this
company using National Cranes and
will continue that way. National
Cranes are built to the high standards
that we require when working in the
oilfields of northern Alberta.” 
SHOW REVIEW
T
he biggest construction trade show in the world was a
rousing success for Manitowoc this year. Some
530,000 visitors from more than 200 countries visited
the attendance-smashing event held in Munich, Germany,
during the week of April 15 – 21.
Thousands made it to the bauma booth to see firsthand
several new cranes from all of Manitowoc’s product lines.
Eight of the 11 cranes shown were new models. Crane
purchases made during the event were celebrated 26 times
at the Manitowoc booth with music, champagne and plenty
of handshakes and smiles.
And it wasn’t just customers celebrating – Manitowoc
took home the ESTA Manufacturer Innovation award for
the GMK6400 all-terrain crane. More than 500 people
attended the ceremony at the Westin Grand Hotel, held by
the European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and
Mobile Cranes.
Manitowoc also welcomed customers and staff to its
own celebration event at the BMW museum in Munich.
More than 800 people attended the event. President Eric
Etchart addressed the group, thanking them for their
contributions to the company.
In all, bauma 2013 was a wildly successful event for
Manitowoc. Not only were cranes purchased and awards
won, but the company was able to garner valuable face time
with customers. As we say, “When you buy Manitowoc,
you’re not just buying a crane, you’re forming a
relationship.” 
A potential customer checks out the new Crane Control System cab for
the Grove line. Attendees were able to peek inside several of the new
cranes presented at bauma 2013.
A crowd gathers under the GMK6400, which was lifted in the air and
placed on top of pillars, to check out Manitowoc’s masterful engineering
and finishing skills.
Customers and guests dine in Manitowoc’s busy hospitality room at the
bauma 2013 booth. The company provided catered meals that were
prepared using equipment from Manitowoc Foodservice, naturally.
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Eric Etchart, president of Manitowoc Cranes, addresses more than 80
journalists at the company’s press conference.
Booms from several Manitowoc cranes reach into the Munich sky. New
models from Grove, Potain and Manitowoc were on display.
With the guidance of Manitowoc experts, a group of attendees check out
the cab of the Manitowoc MLC165 crawler crane.
A Manitowoc product expert shows innovative features of the Potain
Igo M14 self-erecting crane to potential customers.
Celebrating at Manitowoc's customer event. Left to right: Jongseoung
Park, Manitowoc; Eric Etchart, Manitowoc; Ho Joon Bang, Chunjo; Chang
Hwan Jang, Chunjo; Glen Tellock, Manitowoc.
ALL Erection & Crane Rental, from Ohio, U.S., celebrates its bauma 2013 crane purchases with members of the Manitowoc management team.
JOB SITE REPORT
Sobha plans future
with Potain
Sobha Developers is moving its fleet towards 100 percent Potain.
Punitha Govindasamy reports.
O
ne of the largest tower crane
owners in India, Sobha
Developers has exclusively
bought Potain cranes since 2004 and
purchased 10 in the past 18 months
alone. It currently operates a fleet of
40 cranes, 26 of which are Potain, and
wants to gradually transform its entire
fleet to Potain.
Sobha’s most recent order was for
five MCi 85 A units, which will fit
nicely into the company’s crane
portfolio. The MCi 85 A is built at the
Manitowoc factory in Pune and is the
most popular model in India. Sobha
already owns several of these 5 t
(5.5 USt) capacity cranes, including
two special traveling versions. In this
Several Potain tower cranes on the Sobha City development in Bangalore, India.
latest order, three of the MCi 85 A
have a chassis for easier set up on a
wide-range of jobs.
Sobha certainly has enough
projects to put its large fleet of Potain
cranes to use. The company
specializes in both residential and
commercial property development,
including luxury villas, high-rise
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hotels and offices. In 2013, Sobha
predicts it will build around
510,000 m2 (5.5 million ft2) of real
estate and 139,000 m2 (1.5 million ft2)
of commercial projects.
The most common projects for
Sobha are high-rise developments,
where its Potain tower cranes are
employed at heights between 70 m
and 90 m (230 ft and 295 ft). The
company uses combinations of 1.2 m2
and 1.6 m2 (13 ft2 and 17 ft2) sections
to give it the perfect mast
configuration for each crane.
One of Sobha’s current, as well as
biggest, projects is the Sobha City
development in Bangalore. This
36-acre site will include more than
1,500 new homes and has enlisted the
help of six Potain cranes. The cranes
are working at heights of up to 90 m
(295 ft) on the project, which will be
completed by the end of 2014.
Another of Sobha’s current
developments is the Sobha Forest
View — a cluster of residential towers
that will house more than 800
apartments, all of which will be built
amid dense woodland. Three Potain
cranes are working on this job site.
Sobha’s senior vice president,
Srikanth Kulkarni, explained that his
company favors Potain cranes for
their ease of assembly, strong aftersales support through Manitowoc
Crane Care and flexibility, especially
in configuration.
“We want to standardize
our range to make
servicing simpler, and we
plan to add more Potain
cranes in the future.”
Srikanth Kulkarni, senior vice
president, Sobha
“The cranes perform well and we
can configure them at a range of
different working heights using
different mast sections,” he said. “And
if there is ever a problem, we know we
get great support through Manitowoc
Crane Care, which makes our large
Srikanth Kulkarni, senior vice president of Sobha Developers, said Manitowoc Crane Care
“makes our large fleet much easier to manage.”
fleet much easier to manage. We want
to standardize our range to make
servicing more simple, and we plan to
add more Potain cranes in the future.”
Sobha will need the cranes to help
with its involvement in India’s
ambitious development program. As
that development continues,
construction schedules are squeezed,
prompting contractors to use more
cranes on single sites. Sobha is
leading the way in India for multiple
crane sites and was the first company
in India to make use of Potain’s Top
Tracing anti-collision technology. This
technology ensures fast and efficient
operations of Potain cranes on busy
sites, combined with built-in
safeguards against collisions.
In addition to technology,
customer support is another area
where Sobha takes full advantage of
services from Manitowoc. In
particular, the company likes the
Contact Center run by Manitowoc
Crane Care from the factory in Pune.
With such a large fleet, Sobha has
frequent questions about the best
practice for operating and servicing its
cranes, and the Contact Center
provides professional and expert
advice through a single call. Sobha
also uses the service for parts
ordering, and likes the 24/7
availability of personnel at the Center
through its linkup with other facilities
in China, France and the United
States 
PRODUCT FOCUS
Heavy lift history
Manitowoc’s largest ever crane, the 31000, made its project debut at an industrial
facility in South Korea. Punitha Govindasamy reports.
Left to right: Chundo Kang, Chunjo; Pyeongkook Jo, Chunjo; Ho Joon Bang, Chunjo; Chang Hwan Jang, Chunjo; Larry Weyers, Manitowoc; John
Stewart, Manitowoc; Jongseoung Park, Manitowoc.
O
ne of the world’s biggest crane
rental companies is using one of
the world’s biggest cranes.
South Korea’s Chunjo Construction
Co. has taken delivery of the largest
capacity crawler crane ever designed
and built by Manitowoc – the
Manitowoc 31000.
Chunjo has added the 2,300 t
(2,535 USt) crawler to its rental fleet
and will supply it to contractors
around the globe, including those
working on nuclear power plants. The
crane’s first job was at an industrial
plant run by Posco in Gwangyang,
South Korea, where cutting-edge
technology is making liquefied gas
from low-grade coal. There, the crane
made 12 lifts for three of the plant’s
vessels, and was rigged with 55 m
(180 ft) of boom and 60 m (197 ft) of
luffing jib for the work.
Of special interest to Chunjo is the
Manitowoc 31000’s Variable Position
Counterweight (VPC) system, which
ranges from 8 m (28 ft) fully
retracted to 29 m (95 ft) fully
extended. The VPC is suspended from
the rear of the crane minimizing its
footprint on site and the amount of
ground preparation needed.
Chang Hwan Jang, chairman at
Chunjo, explained why the company
is so attracted to the VPC system.
“The Manitowoc 31000 has a
tremendous capacity and we will be
able to use it for heavy lifts on a
diverse number of projects,” he said.
“But the real advantage is the crane’s
VPC, which keeps the footprint of the
crane manageable, giving us more
space to work on the job site.”
Chunjo also purchased three 600 t
(660 USt) Manitowoc 18000 crawler
cranes to add to its fleet. When
working with the MAX-ER
attachment, the 18000’s capacity is
boosted to 750 t (825 USt). The
18000 boasts a maximum of 97.5 m
(320 ft) of main boom.
In fact, Chunjo owns more
Manitowoc 18000s than any other
company in the world. And that’s not
the only superlative it holds rights to
– the company owns more Grove
rough-terrain cranes than any other
in the Far East.
Jang, described the special
relationship between his company
and Manitowoc.
“The partnership between our two
companies dates back many years
and I can attest that Manitowoc
makes the best cranes in the world,
whether it’s Grove, Manitowoc or
Potain,” he said. “This new
Manitowoc 31000 is making its first
lifts at the very same site as our first
Manitowoc 18000 did many years
ago, so it’s a very important and
symbolic milestone for Chunjo.”
Prior to the four recent additions,
Chunjo's fleet included:
• 9 Manitowoc 18000s
• 5 Manitowoc 777s
• 4 Grove GMK4100Ls
• 3 Grove GMK5100s
• 17 Grove RT875Es
• 9 Grove RT760Es
• 1 Potain MD 1100 tower crane
International Cranes and
Specialized Transport recently
ranked Chunjo as one of the world’s
50 largest crane-owning companies
on its IC50 list. 
PRODUCT FOCUS
JOB SITE REPORT
Manitowoc dominates
Canadian mine sites
A whopping 23 Manitowoc cranes are currently working hard at two large mines in
Northern Quebec, Canada. Amanda Barbarossa reports.
T
A GMK6300L lifts lattice construction
materials at a Deception Bay mining site
in Canada.
essier Ltd., one of Quebec’s most
renowned lifting companies, is
using 23 Manitowoc cranes at two
large mines in Northern Quebec,
Canada. The cranes provide general
lifting services at the sites and offer
lift capacities of up to 300 t
(350 USt). They include 17 Grove
rough-terrain cranes, a Manitowoc
lattice-boom truck crane, two National
Crane boom trucks, two Grove
YardBoss industrial cranes and a
Grove all-terrain crane.
A division of the company Groupe
Desgagnés, Tessier has been in the
crane rental business for more than
six decades. Over that time, the
Quebec-based company has come to
rely on Grove and Manitowoc as its
cranes of choice.
Pierre Desgagnés, general manager
at Tessier, says the company uses
Grove cranes for their solid
construction, reliability and
impeccable design.
“Grove cranes are well-designed
products that handle a variety of
work,” he said. “They have strong
construction and superior technology.
We have a long relationship with
Grove. The company is the leader in
rough-terrain cranes.”
The two mines are located at
Fermont in Quebec and Deception
Bay on the Hudson Strait. At the
Fermont site, Tessier supplied cranes
and operators to lift construction
materials and mechanical equipment,
such as tanks, boilers, pumps and
electric motors. Several lifts were to
help construct a fixed gyratory rock
crusher, and to help forge a 2.6 m
(4.2 km) conveyor section that
spanned between the crusher and a
new ore concentrator building,
including a bridge section that crossed
over rivers. Tessier performed all of
the lifting engineering, including lift
plans and on-site supervision of the
lifting operations.
The project began in 2011 and will
finish by early 2014. On site are:
• 1 Grove RT760
• 4 Grove RT760Es
• 1 Grove RT765E
• 1 Grove RT780E
• 1 Grove RT9130E
• 1 Manitowoc 777T
• 1 Grove GMK6300L
• 1 Yardboss YB4415
• 1 Yardboss YB7722XL
• 1 National Crane 880C
• 1 National Crane 990A
The other major mining site Tessier
is supplying cranes and operators to is
Deception Bay. There, the cranes are
lifting mechanical equipment and
construction materials, among other
duties. This project began in 2008 and
is expected to finish this summer. On
site are:
• 3 Grove RT760Es
• 1 Grove RT9100
• 1 Grove RT9150E
One of the biggest challenges for
both mines is providing enough
operators for the Grove cranes.
Canada’s boom in oil, gas and mining
work has left operators in short
supply. Still, Tessier has been able to
operate all of its Grove, Manitowoc
and National Crane models, and finds
that operators enjoy using them.
“The mechanics of Grove cranes
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A Grove RT9130E rough-terrain crane lifts construction materials in Deception Bay, Canada.
are simple and easy to use,”
Desgagnés said. “For example, the
Grove telescopic boom system is very
reliable where we’ve had problems
with others in the past. Our operators
prefer Grove cranes and work well
with them.”
For one unique task, a new RT765E
was used to help construct an ore
storage silo. The crane, wrapped in
plastic, was setup with a man basket
pinned to the boom point. A giant
balloon structure was placed over the
crane, and was inflated to buildingsize proportion. Meanwhile, urethane
was shot onto the balloon’s interior,
hardening the surface and reinforcing
its shape. Then, steel rebar was placed
and recovered inside the balloon and
“shotcrete” was used to construct
reinforced concrete walls within the
structure.
“Construction of the ore storage
silo lasted four months, working 24
hours-a-day, seven days-a-week,”
Desgagnés said. “We used a brandnew Grove rough-terrain crane
because reliability was crucial—once
the job began, we would not have been
able to replace the crane if it had a
mechanical problem.”
Desgagnés said the durability of
Grove cranes has been a key to success
on the mines, where temperatures can
be extreme. Jobs Tessier completed in
the past gave the company the
confidence to use the cranes at the two
mines, Desgagnés said.
“We sent one RT9150E to the arctic
mining site of Deception Bay and it
worked well in the cold environment,”
he said. “We spent two years working
there and conditions were very
demanding, especially in the winter,
but the Groves held up. We were
really satisfied with how the machines
performed.”
In all, Tessier has about 100
employees. The company offers a
range of services, including
stevedoring, crane rental and
operation, heavy machinery operation,
intermodal transshipment and road
transportation.
Tessier’s cranes were supplied by
the Quebec branch of Strongco - the
Manitowoc, Grove and National Crane
dealer for the region. The two
companies have been doing business
together for 34 years. 
PRODUCT FOCUS
A best-selling crane
Grove is the world’s leading rough-terrain crane manufacturer, so it’s little
surprise that one of its biggest sellers, the RT765E-2, has so many admirers.
Chris Bratthauar reports.
S
peaking to customers around
the world about the 60 t
(65 USt) capacity RT765E-2,
it’s clear the crane’s load chart is the
standout feature, however many are
also quick to praise its versatility,
mobility, comfortable cab and easy
maintenance.
The crane has shipped in high
volume since launching in 2012, with
Manitowoc building it both at its
facility in Shady Grove, Pa., U.S., and
the Passo Fundo factory in Brazil.
Mike Herbert, director of product
planning and marketing at
Manitowoc, said the crane had a lot
to live up to.
“The RT765E-2 is an upgrade to
the Grove RT700E, which was one of
the industry’s most popular roughterrain cranes,” he said. “With
stronger materials and better
cylinder strength, we have increased
capacity. That gives the RT765E-2 its
impressive load chart.”
It’s this class-leading strength that
immediately appeals to Luis Castanos
Diaz, equipment manager for mining
company Sigdo Koppers in Chile. He
explained that his company primarily
uses the RT765E-2 for mining
projects in Chile and in Peru.
“One of the main features we love
about the RT765E-2 is the impressive
load chart,” he said. “It outperforms
comparable cranes from other
manufacturers.”
The crane’s strength is also noted
by Dave Glass, vice president and
general manager of U.S.-based rental
company Ring Power Crane, who also
points to its relatively compact size.
“This is a crane that can be used
on just about any application thanks
to its strength and middle-of-therange size,” he said. “We’ve sold and
rented several to customers to use on
wind farms, bridges, phosphate
mines and power plants. It’s not too
big, so it can be transported easily on
the highway.”
The RT765E-2 features the rugged
chassis that customers expect from a
Grove rough-terrain crane. Its fourwheel, multi-mode steering offers
better handling and mobility, and
many of its features make it adept at
navigating rough or cramped job
sites.
Ric M. Doyungan, manager of
Saudi Arabia-based Al Rushaid
Construction Company, said the
crane’s mobility and versatility
stands out.
“This is a crane we can easily
utilize in congested areas,” he
explained. “We use it for lifting
structural materials, pipework and
other construction machinery, often
in cramped areas where larger cranes
cannot penetrate.”
John Lohse, equipment manager
of Lakeshead Constructors, a U.S.
RT770E-2
Having created such an international
success in the RT765E-2, it’s little
wonder Manitowoc is looking to repeat
the success in other new rough-terrain
cranes. The new RT770E-2, which
launched at bauma 2013, shares many
of the same features as the RT765E-2,
but with a five-section, full power boom
and two operating modes.
The Grove RT765E-2 is one of Manitowoc’s best-selling rough-terrain cranes.
PRODUCT FOCUS
contractor, agrees. He said the crane was also relatively
easy to maneuver off site, when traveling on the highway.
“Transporting this size crane under low bridges is no
longer a problem thanks to the RT765E-2,” he said. “With
this crane we can use our low-bed semi-trailers under the
4 m (13 ft 6 in) legal height in Wisconsin, which makes life
easier.”
For operations too, owners report the RT765E-2 is easy
to run, requiring little maintenance. When maintenance is
required, the crane is easy to service thanks to intelligent
design.
Of course, any crane is only as productive as the
operator sitting in it, and as with other new cranes from
Manitowoc, the RT765E-2 has been fitted with a userfriendly, ergonomic cab. The cab is from a new generation
that offers a comfortable interior and better visibility.
Juan Paulo Mejia, crane manager from TRACSA Group
in Mexico, was among those who highlighted the new cab’s
importance.
“The RT765E-2’s new cab has better visibility and
ergonomically arranged instruments and gauges,” he
explained. “It offers greater security and visibility
compared with other cranes.”
The overwhelming worldwide response to the
RT765E-2 is a testament to Manitowoc’s quality product
development process. And as with its predecessors, it
seems the RT765E-2 has set the latest standard by which
all other RT cranes must be judged. 
Views from the job site:
Juan Paulo Mejia,
Crane manager for TRACSA Group,
Mexico:
“We are very happy with the crane’s
performance and versatility. It
certainly outperforms other cranes
in its category.”
Ric M. Doyungan,
Manager of Al Rushaid Construction
Company, Saudi Arabia:
“The performance of the RT765E-2 is
outstanding. There have been no major
breakdowns. It has the fastest setup
and outrigger leveling capabilities
in its class, and the best line pull
capacities.”
Bob Martin,
Branch manager of H&E Equipment
Services, Texas, U.S.:
“The RT765E-2 has been an excellent,
hard-working crane. It’s a strong
machine that’s easy to maintain. It’s
popular with customers working in the
oil industries and those doing road and
bridge work.”
Luis Castaños Diaz,
David Rodrigues,
“Our investment in the RT765E-2
has helped us maintain an elite fleet.
We are especially impressed with
the hydraulic response speed and the
ergonomic cab.”
“Our RT765E-2 performs exceptionally
well, working mainly on wind farms,
and in the steel mill and refinery
industry. We are especially impressed
with its mobility on crowded job sites
and doing pick and carry work.”
Dave Glass,
John Lohse,
“The Grove RT765E-2’s strong
boom allows it to outperform the
competition. Plus, the ergonomic cab
offers plenty of comfort. In this class,
it’s the most popular crane in our fleet.”
“We replaced an older and bigger
crane with the RT765E-2 and have
been very satisfied. It has great lifting
capacity plus updated technology. We
haven't regretted this purchase for a
minute.”
Equipment Manager for Sigdo
Koppers, Chile:
Vice president/general manager of
Ring Power Crane, Florida, U.S.:
Commercial director at Makro
Engenharia, Brazil:
Equipment manager at Lakehead
Constructors, Wisconsin, U.S.:
NEWS REPORT
Innovation award for Grove
Grove’s GMK6400 earned
Manitowoc the “Innovation Manufacturer” award
from Europe’s leading
lifting and transportation trade association.
Cristelle Lacourt
reports.
T
he European Association of
Abnormal Road Transport and
Mobile Cranes (ESTA) named
Manitowoc its Innovation
Manufacturer of the year at a dinner
staged in Munich, Germany, during
the bauma 2013 trade fair. The award
was presented for the company’s
Grove GMK6400 all-terrain crane.
ESTA represents crane users from
across Europe, and recognizes the
industry’s best lifting and
transportation projects, as well as its
best new products. Nominees are
judged by an independent panel
composed of crane owners from across
the continent.
Jens Ennen, senior vice president
of engineering and innovation,
accepted the award on behalf of
Manitowoc and was delighted to
receive the honor from an organization
representing Europe’s crane owners.
“To win against competitors and
products that we respect is especially
pleasing,” Ennen said. “When we
started developing the GMK6400, we
had the opportunity to create a crane
that was truly different and that would
give customers capabilities not
available in other machines. To see
those ideas come to fruition and
receive recognition like this from
ESTA is a wonderful feeling.”
The 400 t (450 USt) capacity
GMK6400 is currently the strongest
crane available on six axles. It features
Celebrating the ESTA award for the Grove GMK6400. Manitowoc employees pictured left to right:
Eric Etchart, Gerhard Kaupert, Philippe Cohet, Jens Ennen, Astrid Hager-Guthrie, Renke Schlarmann,
Andreas Cremer, Florian Peters, Holger Haber and Ingo Schiller.
several unique design elements that
set it apart. For the ESTA submission,
Manitowoc’s product management
team concentrated on four aspects in
particular.
The first was the use of a single
engine to power both the carrier and
the superstructure. Here, Manitowoc
engineers developed a creative
solution that allows the larger engine
in the carrier to still efficiently deliver
the smaller power requirements of the
superstructure. The single engine
concept also delivers significant weight
savings that Manitowoc’s engineers
have reallocated to other parts of the
design, further boosting capacity.
Another design innovation
described in the award entry was the
crane’s MegaDrive, which gives the
GMK6400 both traditional and
hydrostatic drive capabilities. The
hydrostatic drive gives the crane
powerful and exact control when
maneuvering at slow speeds on job
sites. At higher speeds MegaDrive
disengages and the crane uses a
traditional transmission. As with the
single engine concept, MegaDrive
saved space in the crane’s design,
allowing further optimization of lifting
capacity.
The final two design innovations
highlighted in the award entry were
the self-rigging MegaWingLift and the
Fuel Saver Option. The MegaWingLift
is Grove’s patented tensioning system
that can increase the capacity of the
crane. The Fuel Saver option,
meanwhile, is an intelligent system
that reduces fuel consumption during
idling. It reduces RPM while the
machine is at rest and eventually
disconnects the pumps completely,
shutting the engine down to save fuel.
Following the presentation of the
ESTA award at the association dinner,
Manitowoc continued the celebrations
the next day on its booth at bauma.
There were additional tours of the
GMK6400 on the company’s stand
which, in an appropriately innovative
setup, was displayed off the ground,
allowing visitors to walk underneath
and inspect the detail of the unique
carrier. 
LIFT SOLUTIONS
Customized cranes for oil work
Four new Manitowoc crawlers with unique customizations are headed to Saipem, an
Italian energy contractor based in Milan. Damian Joseph reports.
W
hen Italian energy contractor
Saipem, a subsidiary of oil
conglomerate Eni, needed to
replace several of its cranes, the
company turned to Manitowoc and Lift
Solutions for a customized fleet. The
company specializes in the extraction
and transportation of oil and gas and
sought to tailor its new machines for the
work it does in remote areas, both
onshore and off, and in deep-water seas.
Four new Manitowoc crawlers, all
with unique customizations, are headed
to the Milan-based company. The cranes
are a significant upgrade to Saipem’s
fleet and were ordered by ATCO, the
mobile equipment department of
Saipem.
Calling on Manitowoc’s engineering,
purchasing, operations and sales
groups, Lift Solutions was able to give
the cranes unique capabilities that
would better suit them for the
environments in which Saipem often
works.
The new cranes are two Manitowoc
14000 crawler cranes, a Manitowoc 777
and a Manitowoc 999. The Lift
Solutions customizations include:
• Adding a hydraulic tagline winch to
aid with load-handling stability in
offshore lifting applications.
Personnel-handling winch and twoshaft upper boom point to safely and
efficiently transport crew from land to
barge with no changes to rigging
equipment, saving rigging time and
effort.
• Sea salt water protection for all
new custom components to protect
from corrosion. For example, the
backup hydraulic power unit was
specified as heavy marine duty and
includes a large stainless steel box.
• A special zinc-based primer for
components, in addition to the
standard priming and paint process, to
provide superior corrosion resistance.
• Custom lights installed onto the
cranes’ booms for better visibility while
working in the dark.
• An emergency backup hydraulic
power unit that can swing, hoist and
lower all winches, and can also lift and
lower the boom in case of engine
failure. The unit is powered by an
electric power source in case the
cranes’ engines malfunction.
Saipem ATCO, represented by
mobile equipment manager Rocco Bello
and deputy mobile equipment manager
Marco Sozzani, issued a tender for the
cranes and customizations it needed.
Critical to finalizing the deal between
Manitowoc and Saipem, the new
equipment and upgrades had to be
designed with RINA (Registro Navale
Italiano) certification in mind, to ensure
the work complied with both national
and international rules.
Manitowoc and Lift Solutions – led
by Enrico Angiolini, sales director, and
Davide Camperi, area manager, both of
Manitowoc Cranes in Italy – proposed a
solution based on Saipem’s needs and
subsequently secured the project, along
with four other cranes that will be
delivered to Saipem in 2013. The deal
was finalized in May 2012.
Dustin Soerens, product support
specialist at Manitowoc, said
communication with Saipem was crucial
to the success of the project.
“On a large-scale, highly-technical
customer request such as this, open
communication is a must,” he said.
Production began in June 2012 and
the cranes were inspected by Saipem
ATCO mobile cranes superintendent
Andrea D’Ostilio in November and
December before delivery. The Saipem
job was such a success that the work
done will be applied to future Lift
Solutions projects, too.
Saipem was founded in 1957 and is
listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The
company has some 40,000 employees
working around the globe. In addition
to the Manitowoc crawlers it owns, the
company also uses several Grove roughterrain cranes. 
The new crawler cranes for Saipem will handle both onshore and offshore work.
PRODUCT FOCUS
Russia gets a new Potain
Flexibility, impressive load charts, improved transport and setup – the new Potain
MCT 178 tower crane is bound for success in key markets. Ben Shaw reports.
The Potain MCT 178 unveiled at the Manitowoc facility in Porto.
M
anitowoc introduced the latest
Potain topless tower crane
during an event at the
Manitowoc facility in Porto, Portugal.
The new Potain MCT 178 is based on
the hugely successful Potain MDT 178,
but has additional features designed
specifically for key markets in Africa,
Turkey, Russia and surrounding CIS
countries.
One key difference between the new
Potain MCT 178 and the older
MDT 178 is the MCT 178 uses Potain’s
L-type mast, which is available in 1.6 m
(5.2 ft) or 2 m (6.5 ft) sections. Both
sizes can be used in the same mast
configuration to offer better flexibility
on site.
The L-type mast offers a maximum
free standing height of almost 67.6 m
(221.7 ft), making the crane ideal for
high-rise construction. The crane can
lift 1.5 t (1.6 USt) at the maximum jib
length of 60 m (196.8 ft). When fitted
with a 45 m (147.6 ft) jib, the crane can
lift 4 t (4.4 USt) loads at more than
40 m (131.2 ft) radius.
Jean-Claude Doucene, Manitowoc’s
commercial director for Russia and CIS
countries, was at the launch event in
Portugal and said customers were
impressed with the new MCT 178.
“We developed a cost-effective crane
that combines Potain’s well-known
quality with the most recent
technology,” he said. “Our customers
want cranes that make their life easier
and can be erected faster. We listened
to their needs to develop this crane,
which is the latest in a long line of
successful cranes.”
Apart from the crane’s impressive
load charts and flexibility on the job
site, the MCT 178 is designed for easy
transport. The counterjib is a single
monoblock design and the ballast
support can easily be folded. The
crane’s upperworks, including the
counterjib, a separate 60 m (196.8 ft)
jib and the 50 LVF hoist winch, travels
on three trucks. The cab itself is
permanently attached to the tower
head, but is mounted on hinges so it
can rotate, saving space during
transport.
The crane’s cabin, tower heads and
hoist can be lifted as a single element
by a larger mobile crane for assembly
in the air, speeding up the erection
process. Mechanisms are in one
location, improving communication
between crane operators and service
engineers for a more efficient erection
or disassembly. Assembling the jib at
ground level has also been made easier
thanks to a stepped pin and centering
pin design.
Manitowoc invested in an extensive
developments process to create the
MCT 178. Following rigorous testing,
the crane now enters Manitowoc’s PreProduction Partner program, where the
first units will be closely monitored to
ensure they meet Potain’s high working
standards. Manitowoc strives to bring
innovation and constant improvement
to its products, two goals achieved in
with the new MCT 178 crane. 
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Boom truck power
Boom truck’s functional features make for speedy power line work in the panhandle of
the U.S. state of Texas. Chris Bratthauar reports.
B
oom trucks are helping energy
companies install high-voltage
power lines with much more
speed and efficiency than ever before.
This is currently evident in the Texas
panhandle, where a fleet of National
Crane boom trucks is helping Service
Electric Company install 214 km
(133 miles) of power lines.
Chris Forsythe, western regional
manager for the Chattanooga, Tenn.based company, said the versatility and
dependability of boom trucks provide a
more efficient way to perform power
line work than methods used in the
past.
“Previously, we would climb each
pole and do the work by hand, which
took much longer,” Forsythe said. “The
design of boom trucks allows our crews
versatility in multiple facets: lifting
capacity, boom use and reach
capabilities.”
The NBT45, NBT40 and the 1400H
are working at the Texas Panhandle
site. The cranes are lifting structural
components of the poles, such as pole
sections, arms and insulating hardware,
as well as work baskets that lift
company technicians up to the poles’
tops.
The lifts that the National Cranes are
performing on site range from 4.5 t
(5 USt) to more than 12 t (13 USt). Soft,
sandy soil at the job site requires pads
to be placed under the outriggers that
give a wider footprint and help disperse
the load over a larger area.
The National Crane NBT40 has a
36 t (4o USt) maximum capacity and is
available with three optional boom
lengths: 31 m (103 ft), 39 m (127 ft) or
43 m (142 ft). It comes equipped with
an 8.6 t (9 USt) tailswing
counterweight. The NBT45 is similar,
but has a 41 t (45 USt) capacity and a
49 m (161 ft) boom, which makes it very
compatible to those working in power
line construction. The National Crane
1400H has a 30 t (33 USt) capacity and
a 39 m (127 ft), five-section boom, the
longest in its class.
With boom trucks, setup and
teardown times are greatly reduced,
allowing workers to move more quickly
job site to job site or from pole to pole.
Also, additional permitting is not
usually required for highway travel,
saving time and money.
“We don’t need additional highway
permits. I can just get on the highway
and move on down the road,” Forsythe
said. “It’s been very efficient to use the
boom trucks for our work.”
The Texas panhandle project began
earlier this year and will finish around
the end of 2013 or early 2014.
Service Electric Company was
founded in 1945 as an industrialcommercial electrical contractor
specializing in the construction of
electric transmission and distribution
systems, power substations and
switchyards. The company’s expert
crews are equipped to build and
maintain transmission lines up to
765 kV and distribution lines up to
35 kV. SEC also performs rapidresponse storm restoration and
substation services. 
National Crane boom trucks construct high-voltage power line poles in the Texas panhandle.
SHOW REPORT
Manitowoc in Mumbai
Manitowoc’s booth at
the bC India trade fair
in Mumbai drew large
crowds. Punitha
Govindasamy reports.
B
etween launching a new Potain
tower crane, showing one of its
largest Grove mobile cranes and
having Manitowoc Crane Care stage live
training classes, Manitowoc’s busy
booth at bC India showed visitors some
of the highlights of its extensive range of
products and customer support services.
The new Potain MCi 48 C tower
crane made its debut at the show. Built
at Manitowoc’s factory in Pune, India,
the crane is designed for mid-level
construction jobs and has a 2.5 t
(2.75 USt) maximum capacity and a 1 t
(1.1 USt) capacity at its maximum jib
end of 36 m (118 ft). Freestanding
working height for the crane tops out at
34.7 m (114 ft), but that can be extended
by utilizing the crane’s telescoping cage
and tying off against the building.
Ashwani Mattoo, national sales
manager for tower cranes, attended bC
India and said the country’s ambitious
development program and high
workload for contractors means
companies are beginning to understand
the increased productivity tower cranes
offer over other options.
Another impressive crane that
turned heads was the Grove
GMK6300L. Last year, Shri Dinesh
Cranes invested in the first in India. The
company was so impressed with the
crane’s 80 m (262 ft) boom plus its
huge 300 t (350 USt) rating that it
ordered a second. It was this second
machine, adorned in Shri Dinesh’s
colors, which Manitowoc showed at the
Mumbai exhibition.
Sumit Joshi, managing director of
Shri Dinesh Cranes, said he was proud
A Grove GMK6300L on display at bC India.
to show off his latest fleet addition at
the show.
“For many people in the industry, bC
India was their first opportunity to get a
close look at the GMK6300L,” he
explained. “A lot of construction
companies and industrial contractors
attended the show to see the latest
technology the industry has to offer and
the GMK6300L was one of the most
advanced machines at the show.”
The final highlight of the show was
Manitowoc Crane Care’s training
courses, each of which sold out on the
four days they were scheduled. Crane
Care’s reputation as the leading
provider of crane training in India is
continuing to grow, with the company
offering online and on-site training, as
well as providing live training at its
factory. Visitors to the Manitowoc booth
at bC India 2013 were given insight into
this professional setup and didn’t walk
away disappointed. 
CRANE CARE
EnCORE gives more
One U.S.-based EnCORE partner faces a growing backlog of Manitowoc crawler cranes
as customers look to get even better returns. Heidi Kraemer reports.
H
offman Equipment, a New
Jersey- based Manitowoc
dealer and EnCORE partner, is
working on a healthy backlog of older
crawler cranes. The company
presently is refurbishing three units,
each of which will have new Tier IIIcompliant engines installed as part of
the rebuild work.
When it comes time for older
engines to be replaced, the new ones
must be compliant with the latest
emissions regulations. Even though
the engine replacement adds further
costs to the refurbishment work, for
many owners the cost is recouped
many times over in the additional
years of productive and profitable
service.
Cranes in the Hoffman yard
include: a 4100 crawler from Trevcon
Construction in Liberty Corners, New
Jersey, a Manitowoc 888 from
Yonkers Construction in Yonkers,
New York, and a Manitowoc 888
from George Harms Construction in
Howell, New Jersey. Hoffman is also
expecting a Manitowoc 4600 and
another 4100 in the next few months.
Hoffman’s EnCORE facility
completely disassembles each crane,
right down to its frame, and rebuilds
them with remanufactured
components that are Manitowoc
Crane Care- approved and meet all
requirements of the U.S.
government’s Occupational Safety
and Health administration. All
systems on the crawler cranes are
updated and the engines are
replaced.
So far, Hoffman Equipment has
refurbished mainly Manitowoc 888
and 777 cranes, plus a number of
Manitowoc 4100 cranes. Customers
sending cranes for refurbishment are
generally based in the northeast,
between Maine and Virginia.
Tim Watters, president of
Hoffman Equipment, said cranes
sent for refurbishment range from 10
to 25 years old and are loved by their
owners.
“Manitowoc cranes are quality
machines, which we’ve seen in the
units we’ve delivered through the
years,” he said. “When they reach the
end of their operating life span, and
now with the changing emissions
laws for engines, customers are faced
with the decision of whether to buy
new or update their crane. With
EnCORE, customers are finding they
can save significant money by
repowering and refurbishing their
loyal and hardworking cranes.”
Hoffman has invested heavily in
tooling for its workshop and training
for its mechanics to ensure it
qualifies as a Manitowoc-approved
EnCORE partner. When the company
first began refurbishing cranes, it
took an average of seven to nine
months. Now that time is halved,
with the company finishing cranes in
an average of three to five months.
Hoffman Equipment is
headquartered in Piscataway, New
Jersey, and has five locations in
New York and New Jersey. The
company has been renting, selling
and repairing construction
equipment within the United States
and internationally for the past
40 years. 
Hoffman Equipment’s EnCORE team stands in front of a newly repaired Manitowoc 888 for
Yonkers Construction Company located in New York.
JOB SITE REPORT
Debut lift for 18000 in Siberia
A Manitowoc 18000 had a tough first assignment on a refinery in Siberia.
Ronan Cloud reports.
Some of the construction crew in front of the Manitowoc 18000 at the Achinsk refinery in Siberia.
A
Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane
demonstrated its strength,
reliability and durability
following a 4,000 km (2,500 mile)
road trip across Russia to install two
coker units on an oil refinery in
southern Siberia. The 18000 crawler
drew onlookers to see it lifting the
coker units, each of which weighed
300 t (330 USt) and measured 33.5 m
long by 8 m wide (110 ft by 26 ft). The
first coker was installed in around
three hours, while placing the second
took just two hours.
The 18000 is well equipped to
handle these kinds of challenging lifts.
It is one of Manitowoc’s largest
cranes, boasting a 600 t (660 USt)
capacity and up to 97.5 m (320 ft) of
main boom. Capacity can be increased
to 750 t (827 USt) with the MAX-ER
attachment, which also enables the
crane to boost its reach, extending up
to almost 160 m (525 ft) when
working with the luffing jib. The
MAX-ER offers owners a costeffective way to increase the 18000’s
base capacity, while simultaneously
eliminating the time and expense of
transporting and setting up a larger
capacity crane.
This first coker lift was a
momentous occasion for the 18000’s
owners, SV Trans, a specialized
Russian transport and installation
company. SV Trans received the
18000 crawler in October 2012, and
it’s one of the largest Manitowoc
cranes operating in Russia. The
company was rightly proud to see the
crane performing its first lift. In
addition to its own representatives,
there were more than 50 people from
various other companies associated
with the project on hand to witness
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the landmark lift.
Egorov Roman Valerievich, heavy
equipment engineer at SV Trans,
explained that the company
purchased the crane because of the
growing demand for advanced heavy
industry infrastructure in Russia.
“Russia’s construction industry is
modernizing, and projects require the
most powerful and innovative
machines available,” he explained.
“We chose the 18000 as it combines
immense strength with simple
assembly and transportation. The
refinery job was a major step for us
and showed that we can install even
the biggest loads. Having
demonstrated the capabilities of the
crane, we now have a busy schedule
for it.”
Besides its impressive muscle, the
18000’s other capabilities were tested
for this project, starting with its ease
of transport. Moving the giant lifter
from the SV Trans’s head office near
Moscow to the site of the refinery in
Achinsk proved surprisingly easy,
given the crane’s enormous size. With
careful route planning and permit
applications, the convoy of 30 trucks
completed the five-day journey
without incident.
Once the crane arrived on site, it
faced snow and sub-zero
temperatures, but again was more
than up to the task. The lift work was
performed in temperatures dropping
down to -20° C (-4° F), but inside the
heated and insulated cab of the
18000, the freezing temperatures had
no impact on the operator.
The Achinsk refinery in
Krasnoyarsk, where the lifts took
place, is operated by Rosneft, Russia’s
leading petrochemical company. The
lifts were part of a major
redevelopment at the refinery to
expand its capacity and ensure it
meets the government’s latest
environmental standards.
SV Trans’ fleet of specialized
transport equipment and cranes are
used all over Russia. The 18000 is the
largest of three crawler cranes in its
fleet. The machine completed the job
at the refinery in a mere two weeks —
a time frame that is particularly
impressive considering it includes
the erection and dismantling of the
crane. 
The Manitowoc 18000 lifting one of the coker units.
F E B R UA R Y 2 0 1 3
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Looking Up Digital Edition 12.1 – February 2013
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