One of the most successful self-erecting cranes of all time – the Potain GTMR 386 – is celebrating its 1000th delivery. The crane launched in 1989 and since then customers have taken delivery in countries as diverse as France, Germany, Turkey, Cuba, Russia and Turkmenistan.

David Havard, Potain’s global product manager for tower cranes, explains what makes this crane so popular.

“They are perfectly suited to residential construction, such as apartment blocks or hotels. In addition, customers like them for their very powerful load curves,” he said. “At 50 m, the GTMR 386 can lift 1.5 t or with a 31 m jib this crane can lift 4.1 t. This makes them ideal for moving steel formwork and concrete buckets. The GTMR 386 can transport on only three trucks and has good versatility in height and jib length.”

The crane has a maximum capacity of 8 t and a maximum reach of 50 m. Height under hook is 36.2 m. The 1000th crane was delivered to French contractor Sogea Construction.

About The Manitowoc Company

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is 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. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.

Workers at the MCG factory in Charlieu, France celebrate the 1000th GTMR 386.