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Construction Equipment

Manitowoc designed new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain crane for tight jobsites

Manitowoc says it emphasized road travel and maneuverability when designing its new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain crane. The 100-ton-capacity crane can travel with a maximum 20.2-ton counterweight and transport up to 10 tons without the need for an additional transport truck, the company says. The GMK4090 also was designed to maneuver tight jobsites. It is 8.37 […]

November 10, 2017

Dealers

Looking for a used crane? Manitowoc improves website to help with that

Manitowoc has redesigned its website for selling used, refurbished tower and mobile cranes. The site, Manitowoc-used.biz, offers Grove mobile all-terrain cranes and Potain tower and self-erecting cranes. As of publishing time, the site had 64 cranes, most based in Europe, where the site is maintained. The company says the cranes are available to customers around […]

September 4, 2017

Construction Equipment

Faster development process at Manitowoc nets company several ConExpo crane debuts including an “evolved” take on the truck crane

Manitowoc is marking its first ConExpo since establishing itself as a standalone crane company in a big way: according to president and chief executive officer Barry Pennypacker, of the company’s 12 cranes on display at the show, eight were developed in the last six months. “The remaining four, were developed in the last year,” Pennypacker added. “We’re […]

March 13, 2017

Dealers

Soerens joins Walter Payton Power, Western Pacific Crane in product support role

Walter Payton Power Equipment (WPPE) and Western Pacific Crane & Equipment (WPCE) have named Dustin Soerens as their first product support specialist. Soerens previously served as product manager for lattice cranes at Manitowoc Cranes. In his new role he will provide technical support to customers and crane specialists. “WPPE and WPCE are excited to have […]

January 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitowoc intros Potain Hup 32-27; self-erecting crane is a strong lifter for tight spaces

With the introduction of the Potain Hup 32-27 at Bauma in Munich, Manitowoc has launched a new range of self-erecting cranes. These new Hup models will replace the Potain Igo cranes, offering high lift capacity at tall heights with a design well-suited to confined jobsites. “With the Hup 32-27 it’s really like having four cranes […]

April 15, 2016

Construction Equipment

Manitowoc intros Grove GMK5150/L, 4100L-1 all-terrain cranes with improved controls, new cab, better fuel economy

At its booth on the southern tip of the vast stretches of this year’s Bauma trade show here in Munich, Manitowoc has introduced there new Grove all-terrain cranes. GMK5150, 5150L First up are the 150 t, five-axle GMK5150 and 5150L which Manitowoc says feature the strongest taxiing configuration in their class. The company adds that its […]

April 12, 2016

Construction Equipment

Manitowoc to supply U.S. Army with custom, all-terrain cranes in $192 million contract

The U.S. Army has awarded Manitowoc Cranes a five-year, $192 million for all-terrain cranes. Manitowoc will provide the Army with 60-ton Grove GMK4100B cranes customized to battlefield specifications. In addition to shedding its usual yellow coat of paint for “Army colors,” Manitowoc says the cranes will have the capability to be fitted with armor. Additional customizations […]

June 22, 2015

Business

ITC finds Sany guilty of infringing Manitowoc patents, bars Chinese company from selling SCC8500 in US

After making an initial ruling in favor of Manitowoc last year, the U.S. International Trade Commission has made a final judgement in favor of the company in its crane patent case against Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany. The ITC ruled Sany’s SCC8500 crawler crane violates section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, infringing upon one Manitowoc patent […]

April 27, 2015

Construction Equipment

Manitowoc launches Grove GMK5250L all-terrain crane with greater maneuverability, big fuel savings (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=231] Manitowoc has introduced the Grove GMK5250L, saying the new all-terrain machine boasts much-improved maneuverability along with the strongest reach and load chart of any five-axle crane. Built in Manitowoc’s Wilhelmshaven factory in Germany, the 250-ton-capacity GMK5250L features a long 230-foot boom giving it more vertical and horizontal reach than any other crane in its class, Manitowoc […]

April 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Manitowoc’s new Grove GHC Series telescoping crawler cranes offer compact capability for utility, highway work (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=227] Manitowoc recently unveiled its latest Grove telescoping crawler cranes, taking the wraps off the new GHC series and discussing its value for utility contractors and road builders . Short for Grove Hydraulic Crawler, the new GHC Series will be distributed by Grove and include the 55-ton GHC55, 77-ton GHC75 and the 132-ton GHC130. All three cranes […]

April 8, 2015

Business

Manitowoc to split into two companies through Foodservice spin-off

Manitowoc has announced that it will split into two, independent and publicly-traded companies. The move will separate the company’s cranes and foodservice businesses through a tax-free spin-0ff of Foodservice. The spin-off is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. “After a comprehensive evaluation, including a thorough review of the current and projected operating […]

January 30, 2015

Business

Larry Weyers named president of Manitowoc Cranes, Etchart steps down to VP role

Eric Etchart is stepping down from his role of president at Manitowoc Cranes and into a vice president role as part of The Manitowoc Company’s succession plan for Etchart’s upcoming retirement. Etchart has served as president of the cranes business for the past eight years. He has a planned retirement in the coming years, according to a […]

January 7, 2015