03.11.2021

Potain upgrades MCT 385

Potain has updated its 20 tonne MCT 385 'Topless' flat top tower crane and added a new 16 tonne version with the introduction of the MCT 385A.

Originally launched in 2012 (see: Asian Potain flat top), the MCT 385 was the company's first flat top crane to be produced at the company’s plant in Zhangjiagang, China. Offering improved freestanding heights, lift capacities and load charts, the new MCT 385A is now available in two configurations - the 20 tonne L20 or 16 tonne L16.

The L20 has a jib tip capacity of 3.4 tonnes at 75 metres, while its freestanding height has been increased from 64.9 to 67.5 metres. The L16 can handle 3.8 tonnes at 75 metres and offers a 69.2 metre freestanding height.
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The newly upgraded MCT 385 comes in 16 and 20 16 tonne configurations

The new models retain the company’s two metre square tower sections in 3.33 and five metre lengths. Three counter jib options, ranging from 14 to 22 metres, are also available with counterweight blocks of 4.85 tonnes and/or 3.15 tonnes.

The L20 uses a 150/180 HPL 50 GH hoist which can detect whether power is coming from a 400v 50Hz or a 480v 60Hz supply to deliver the best performance. When operating as a 180 HPL winch, it can handle 2.5 tonnes at up to 150 metres a minute, while the 150 HPL winch is 144 metres a minute. The L16 uses a 100 LVF 40 hoist, which can lift eight tonnes at 44.5 metres a minute. The cranes can be transported in 10 standard truckloads or containers, while certain elements can be pre-assembled and transported whole.
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A newly redesigned and reinforced jib offers improved capacities and load charts

Senior vice president of emerging markets Wang Lei, said: “Customers have great trust in the Potain MCT 385 and it’s delivered reliable performance on projects all over the world. The new models have inherited all of that core DNA, ensuring the quality continues from design to production.

“Our factory is one of the few crane manufacturing plants in China to be certified in line with the ISO 9001 quality assurance standard, and by adopting the FEM1.001 standard for design and development, our topless cranes are built to help users gain a competitive advantage and ensure their confidence in Manitowoc remains strong.”