Potain luffer at Indian tradeshow

A Potain MCH 175 luffing jib tower crane took was on display at the tradeshow Excon in Bengaluru, India.

The Potain crane on display at the Excon tradeshow. (Photo: Manitowoc)

The MCH 175 has a maximum lifting capacity of 10 tonnes, a maximum radius of 55 metres, and a maximum tip capacity of 1.5 tonnes. The crane features a 50 metre jib length, and working heights reach up to 147 metres.

The crane features VVH hydraulic luffing technology, which the company said facilitates swift elevation and descent of the jib. The jib can transition from 10° to 87° in two minutes, enhancing efficiency on site. Furthermore, the design eliminates the requirement for luffing ropes.

“We showed the MCH 175 at this year’s exhibition because it’s the best crane of its type in the world,” said Prashant Suryawanshi, managing director at Manitowoc. “It received a lot of attention, and we showed visitors how next-level lifting innovation can help contractors keep pace with the country’s ambitious infrastructure aspirations.”

“Excon was an excellent platform to showcase our service and support solutions such as parts, training, and refurbishment through our extensive dealer network to help customers get the maximum performance and uptime from their cranes.”

Show orders

The company confirmed sales of 15 Potain cranes during the show and anticipates further orders. The sales included confirmation that the Potain MCH 175 on display at Excon will go to Indian conglomerate Shapoorji Pallonji.