Manitowoc Debuts Potain MCR 815 Luffing Jib Crane

Manitowoc launched the Potain MCR 815, its most powerful luffing jib tower crane produced at its Zhangjiagang, China factory. With a maximum capacity of 64 metric tons, the crane doubles the lift capacity of its predecessor, the MCR 625. The new model was developed in response to customer demand for high-capacity cranes for large-scale infrastructure projects such as bridges, nuclear facilities and high-rise buildings.

The MCR 815 delivers strong performance across multiple configurations. When rigged with a 30-meter jib and three-fall reeving, the crane can lift its full 64-ton capacity within a working radius of 14.8 to 59.1 feet. With a 196.9-foot jib, it maintains its maximum capacity between  23.0 to 64.0 feet and can still lift 7.5 tons at the jib tip. In single-fall reeving and with the maximum 229.7-foot jib, it lifts up to 7 tons at the tip. For heavier loads like large precast elements, it can handle up to 34 tons at the end of a 98.4-foot jib using two-fall reeving.

A new 280 LVFC 213 hoist winch supports the crane's lifting demands, featuring a 212 kW motor and line speeds up to 607 feet per minute with lighter loads. The winch holds up to 2,726 feet of rope. For added efficiency, a power control system adjusts output for lighter lifting stages early in a project. The luffing hoist (150 VVFC 90) raises the jib in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

Designed for jobsite flexibility, the MCR 815 has a 32.8-foot counterjib and accommodates up to 72.9 tons of counterweight. Its out-of-service radius can be reduced to just 52.5 feet, making it suitable for space-constrained environments. Free-standing height ranges from 198.8 to 215.2 feet depending on the jib configuration, with tied heights reaching up to 756.5 feet with only five anchorage frames.

“High-profile contractors and large rental houses across Asia and emerging markets will be able to complete large projects faster with the new Potain MCR 815,” said Leong Kwong-Joon, regional product manager for tower cranes at Manitowoc. “But despite the impressive size of the new crane, we were also able to harness design architecture from our recent MCR 305 model to ensure we deliver a crane that offers the transport and assembly benefits that customers love with Potain cranes.”