04.11.2021

First Igo T 99 for N. America

US based sales and rental company Bronson Crane has purchased the first Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting tower crane to arrive in North America.

Launched in June, the six tonne T 99 has a maximum jib length of 48 metres and a 1.2 tonne jib tip capacity. With the jib in the horizontal position it has a under hook height of 38.5 metres, or 56.5 metres with the jib luffed up 30 degrees. Features include Potain’s Smart Set-Up technology, remote controls, an operators cab plus the company’s CraneSTAR telematics and remote diagnostics system.
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Bronson takes delivery of the first Potain T 99 in North America

The crane can be transported to site as a trailer with 25kph/15mph road speeds, or in a semi-trailer configuration with road speeds of up 80kph/50mph. It offers an overall stowed length of 15.65 metres with an overall height of four metres. Power comes from both a 480 volt/60hz and 400 volt/50hz sources.
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(L-R) Kevin Wagstaff, Earl Bronson and Judd Wagstaff of Bronson/Wagstaff Crane with Daiane Quinlan and Amy Marten of Potain

Company founder Earl Bronson, said: “We believe this crane will add to our fleet in significant ways. Many of our best customers have purchased our smaller Hup machines and are familiar with the technology. The Igo T 99 has most of the same technology as the Hup series, but with the performance of the industry proven Igo T 85. The Igo T 99 will bring greater capacity and a larger radius which are certain to help Utah construction move quickly and efficiently.”

Bronson Crane has been a Potain self-erecting tower crane dealer since 2008 and the country’s top dealer since 2011. It also runs an all Potain rental fleet of self-erecting and top slewing tower cranes. Earlier this year the company was acquired by Utah based Wagstaff Crane Service – see: Wagstaff acquires Bronson. Earl Bronson is scheduled to retire at the end of the year with manager Judd Wagstaff set to take over.