Singapore’s first Potain MCT 1005 set to work

The first Potain MCT 1005 topless crane in Singapore is being used to aid a project for the country’s Housing & Development Board (HDB). 

The MCT 1005 is the second largest topless tower crane to be manufactured at Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang facility in China. (Photo: Manitowoc)

It was erected in October and boasts all the necessary strength to complete the Yishun Central 1 (N9C3) housing development using Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC).

The 50 tonne capacity crane has an 80 metre jib. For added versatility on-site there’s also a choice of counterjibs from 15 to 20 metres, Potain added.

Leading the handover ceremony were: Brian Wang, SVP Emerging Markets at Manitowoc; Paul Hui, director at Manta Equipment; and Wong Heng Ming, sales operations director for Asia at Manitowoc. (Photo: Manitowoc)

The MCT 1005 at Yishun will reach a final height under hook of 55 metres and has been configured with a jib length of 35 metres, supported by a 15 metre counterjib.

This will allow it to lift and place all the heavy PPVC sections as the jib can support over 34 tonnes at almost 35 metres in this configuration.

The MCT 1005 is the second largest topless tower crane to be manufactured at Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang facility in China, after the MCT 1105.

Speedy construction

PPVC assembles pre fitted modules onsite once they have been transported and can save construction time. Tower cranes are generally used as they can lift the heavy modules.

Main contractor Debenho has rented the crane from local equipment supplier Manta Equipment.

It is expected to remain onsite until the end of 2024.