Manitowoc at Excon 2015

At Excon 2015, visitors to Manitowoc’s stand will see two best-in-class cranes from Potain and Grove. The company will be showcasing the cranes at during one of South Asia’s largest construction equipment and technology trade fairs, which takes place November 25 – 29 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to attract over 800 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors from around the world.

In response to the growing Asian crane market, Manitowoc will showcase its Potain MCT 85 topless tower crane and Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane.

Raman Joshi, managing director of Manitowoc Cranes India, said the features of these two cranes are ideal for job sites in the region as they have been proven to improve return on investment for their owners.

“The Potain MCT 85 and the Grove GMK6300L cranes are designed and constructed to deliver maximum production and performance with minimum running cost,” he said. “As we see them deployed across India and the rest of Asia, we expect them to increase efficiency and help companies win more jobs.” 

The 300t capacity Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane features a 80m main boom and independent all-wheel steering. The cab is designed to be comfortable with a number of technically advanced features.

The crane is relatively compact and offers on-site flexibility with a choice of five available outrigger positions. It also features Grove’s Megatrak independent suspension, as well as all-wheel steer for easier navigation of job sites.

“We picked these cranes from the entire Manitowoc lineup to showcase at Excon because their features are ideal for the Indian market,” Joshi said. “We are excited to talk with customers face-to-face at the event and help them come up with solutions that will improve their business and increase their ROI.”