Potain showcases leading topless crane line at bauma
4/19/10 Munich, Germany
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The range-leading MDT 368 from Manitowoc’s Potain brand will be featured at this year’s bauma exhibition. The crane, launched last year, is the largest Topless MDT tower crane. It adds new design features to the strong lift and ease-of-assembly familiar to users of other cranes in the MDT range.
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. Maximum jib length for both models is 75 m. Two hoist options, the 55 kW 75 LVF 30 Optima or the 75 kW 100 LVF 30 Optima, are available on both. A 6 DVF 6 trolley, which can reach 100 m/min with a 4 t load, is available on the MDT 368 L16.
A unique feature of the MDT 368 is a counterjib that folds for transport. The crane’s outreach and lift capability require a 21.7 m counterjib — too long for a standard truck. A hinge allows this section to fold for travel. The crane’s jib sections are interchangeable with those on the MDT 268 and MDT 308 cranes. A choice of masts is offered, with the standard 2 m x 2 m or larger 2.45 m x 2.45 m K mast available.
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Designation
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Max
capacity
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Max jib length
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Max capacity at jib end
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MDT 368 L16
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16 t
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75 m
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3 t
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MDT 368 L16
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17.6 USt
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246 ft
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3.3 USt
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MDT 368 L12
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12 t
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75 m
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3.2 t
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MDT 368 L12
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13.2 USt
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246 ft
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3.5 USt
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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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About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
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.
