CraneTrader Potain Blog Archive

    Manitowoc Unveils New Potain MR 309 & MR 329 Tower Cranes
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MR 309 and MR 329 luffing-jib tower cranes come in 17.6- and 27.6-ton versions and are equipped with Potain’s Crane Control System (CCS). ...
    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. ...
    First Potain MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane Recently Erected In North America
    Posted On: October 11, 2022
    Crane dealer and rental company Reynolds Rigging & Crane Service of DeForest, Wisconsin, reports that the 489 has surpassed expectations. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Connect Digital Platform For Crane Fleet Management
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...
    Manitowoc Readies 5 Potain Cranes For bauma 2022, Including MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Potain offers 22- and 27.6-ton M20 and M25 versions of the MDT 489, which parent company Manitowoc says is well-suited for large construction projects and offers quick and easy transport, assembly, and disassembly. ...
    Manitowoc To Showcase Total Lifting Solutions At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 27, 2022
    The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Potain MCT 565 With Shorter Jib & Higher Lifting Capacity
    Posted On: June 8, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new variant of the popular topless crane gives customers plenty of options to suit their needs in working under various jobsite constraints. ...
    Potain MR 415 & MR 418 Build 43-Story One Congress Office Tower Using Internal Climbing Configuration
    Posted On: May 31, 2022
    The Potain tower cranes provided much-needed flexibility so office space could be leased prior to completion of the upper floors. ...
    Chilean Construction Company Conquers Space-Constrained Jobsites With Potain MCH 125 Tower Crane
    Posted On: April 15, 2022
    “The MCH 125 plays a key role for our company as, thanks to its practical luffing boom, it can work in all kinds of environments despite space limitations,” says Julio Nazer Val, commercial cranes manager at Grúas y Equipos Cruz del Sur. ...
    Pennsylvania Construction Company Replaces Telehandlers With Potain Igo T 85 A Crane, Enjoys Impressive ROI
    Posted On: April 13, 2022
    “As our projects grew larger, it became obvious that rotating telehandlers were no longer providing the efficiencies they once had,” says Brent Droege, Cedar Run financial director. ...
    Potain MCT 88 & MDT 189 Cranes Constructing Pompeii Tourist Hub
    Posted On: December 8, 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. ...
    Top U.S. Self-Erecting Crane Dealer Receives First Potain Igo T 99
    Posted On: November 8, 2021
    Potain parent company Manitowoc says Bronson Crane of Murray, Utah, has been the top self-erecting crane dealer in the country since 2011 ...
    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. ...
    Manitowoc Outlines Advantages Of Potain’s Cab-IN Internal Mast Elevator Solution
    Posted On: August 17, 2021
    Benefits include simple transportation and storage, easy assembly, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced operator security, the manufacturer says. ...
    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. ...
    Multiple Developments In Construction With Two Potain MCT 88 Tower Cranes
    Posted On: December 17, 2020
    The largest model in Potain’s city topless series, the MCT 88 can lift up to 5.5 tons and features a lift radius of 170.6 feet. ...
    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. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted 6/2/2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
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    New Page Streamlines Parts & Components Searches On CraneTrader.com
    Posted 5/18/2026
    CraneTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the crane and rigging equipment components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    2026 North American Trade Shows For Crane Operators & Dealers
    Posted 4/15/2026
    To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by industry associations. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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