-         Manitowoc is introducing two new luffing jib crane models,the MR 309 and MR 329, which come in 16 T or 25 T maximum capacity variants.

-         While both cranes share a 60m jib and 3.4 T capacity at thetip, they have different load curves and heights under pivot thanks to therespective 2.0m and 2.45m pivot and mast configurations.

-         The new generation responds to customer feedback for simplerand quicker erection, a greater height under pivot, more powerful load charts,and a smaller out of service radius (minimum 9.5m up to 12m).

-         The new cranes also come equipped with the latest Potain CraneControl System (CCS) for faster setup and unparalleled control, as well as thenew Potain CONNECT telematics for optimized fleet management and uptime.

Manitowoc completes its latestgeneration of Potain luffing jib cranes with the launch of the MR 309 and MR329. These new models follow the successful introduction of the MR 229 at bauma2022, which was the first Potain luffing jib crane to come equipped with thecutting-edge Potain Crane Control System (CCS) and Potain CONNECT telematics.

The entire new generation of cranes reflectsManitowoc's commitment to exceeding the latest standards and incorporatingvaluable customer feedback gathered through its ‘Voice of the Customer’ process.Customers demanded quicker and simpler crane assembly and Manitowoc listened.

The jib on the MR 229, MR 309, and MR329 can be mounted horizontally, section by section, while the reduced windvanespans make installation on tight jobsites easier. Accessible platforms andsteps promote secure and efficient worker movement, and the counterjib ballastis installed at working height.

The positioning of the ballast is madeeasier thanks to slinging rings and a self-centering system. A redesignedluffing mechanism further streamlines assembly, while an integrated jib-endbasket further promotes more secure installation, inspection, and maintenance.Finally, the Potain CCS decreases commissioning time, helping the cranes to getto work faster.

Customers also requested a greaterheight under pivot and more powerful load charts, which the MR 229, MR 309, andMR 329 all deliver. The MR 309 and MR 329 have been introduced with maximumcapacity variants of 16 T or 25 T. Despite sharing a common 60m jib and a 3.4 Tcapacity at the tip, their distinct pivot and mast configurations result indiffering heights under pivot and load curves.

The MR 309, with its 2.0m pivot andmast configuration, achieves a height under pivot of 49.2m, reaching a maximumcapacity of 4.3 T at 55m. In contrast, the MR 329, featuring a 2.45m pivot andmast configuration, attains a height under pivot of 55.2m, with a maximumcapacity of 4.7 T at 55m.

In addition, the new cranes address theneed for a strongly reduced out-of-service radius (9.5m to 12m) and decreasedanchorage frame requirements, delivering improved efficiency and productivityon high-rise and congested construction sites where oversailing is notpermitted.

“We’ve received excellent feedbacksince the debut of the MR 229, particularly for its ease of erection, minimizedout-of-service radius, and the integration of CCS. Furthermore, customers havepraised the seamless operation of the crane from the Ultraview CCS cab. Withthese achievements in mind, we have high expectations for the MR 309 and MR 329as they round out this innovative new generation of Potain luffing jib cranes,”said Thibaut Le Besnerais, Vice President of Marketing and Development atManitowoc.