Two new Potain luffers hit the market

MANITOWOC has completed its latest generation of Potain luffing jib cranes with the launch of the new MR 309 and MR 329 models, which come in 16-tonne or 25-tonne maximum capacity variants.

While both cranes share a 60 m jib and 3.4 tonne capacity at the tip, they have different load curves and heights under pivot, thanks to the respective 2 m and 2.45 m pivot and mast configurations.

The new generation responds to customer feedback for simpler and quicker erection, a greater height under pivot, more powerful load charts, and a smaller out-of-service radius (minimum 9.5 m up to 12 m).

The new cranes also come equipped with the latest Potain Crane Control System (CCS) for faster setup and unparalleled control, as well as the new Potain Connect telematics for optimised fleet management and uptime, says Manitowoc.

These new models follow the successful introduction of the MR 229 at bauma 2022, which was the first Potain luffing jib crane to come equipped with the cutting-edge Potain CCS and Potain Connect telematics.