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 News Release
April 20, 2009
Manitowoc launches new range leader in Potain MDT cranes
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| The MDT 368 is available in two versions, the MDT 368 L12, with a 12 t maximum capacity, and the MDT 368 L16, with a 16 t maximum capacity. |
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Manitowoc is launching the largest MDT tower crane in its Potain brand at Intermat 2009. The MDT 368 is available in two versions, the MDT 368 L12, with a 12 t maximum capacity, and the MDT 368 L16, with a 16 t maximum capacity. Since the crane was first announced in January this year, Manitowoc has also secured a patent for a new folding jib which is featured on the crane.
Carlos Monteiro, senior product manager for tower cranes at Manitowoc, said the new crane combines existing popular features with some new enhancements.
“Our MDT customers like the fast erecting and dismantling times this crane series offers, and we have included those capabilities on the MDT 368,” he said. “But because of the applications the larger crane is designed for, we’ve also built in some interesting new features including a folding jib which is perfect for applications such as constructing cooling towers on nuclear power stations.”
The folding jib helps with one of the biggest problems in the construction of cooling towers which is dismantling the crane once construction is complete. This is because the jib’s radius is greater than that of the cooling tower, meaning it cannot be ‘climbed down’ without the jib coming into contact with the structure. The new folding jib on the MDT 368 offers an innovative solution to this problem and an industry first for topless cranes.
Another new feature on the crane is a counterjib section that can be folded for transport. Because of the crane’s excellent outreach and strong lifting ability, it requires a 21.7 m counterjib which is too long for transport on a standard truck. To overcome this, Manitowoc’s engineers incorporated a hinge, allowing this section to fold for transport.
Customers will also benefit from the configuration options available, as the crane’s jib sections are interchangeable with those used on other Potain MDT cranes, MDT 268 and MDT 308. A choice of mast sections is available too, with the standard 2 m x 2 m or larger 2.45 m x 2.45 m K mast available.
Maximum jib length on both the 12 t and 16 t versions of the MDT 368 is 75 m. Maximum height-under-hook is 93.7 m. For the 12 t version there is a choice of either the 75 LVF 30 Optima or the 100 LVF 30 Optima hoist, while for the 16 t version there is a choice of either the 75 LVF 40 Optima or the 100 LVF 40 Optima. On the MDT 368 L16, there is also a new trolley – the 6 DVF 6 which can reach speeds of 100 m/min with a 4 t load.
Potain MDT 368
| Designation | Max. capacity | Max. jib length | Max. capacity at jib end |
| MDT 368 L16 | 16 t | 75 m | 3 t |
| MDT 368 L16 | 17.6 USt | 246 ft | 3.3 USt |
| MDT 368 L12 | 12 t | 75 m | 3.2 t |
| MDT 368 L12 | 13.2 USt | 246 ft | 3.5 USt |
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a multi-industry, capital goods manufacturer with over 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 27 countries. It is recognized as one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. Manitowoc also is one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment serving the ice, beverage, refrigeration,food prep, and cooking needs of restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, healthcare, and institutional applications.
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