Potain
has led the world in tower crane and self-erecting
crane production since its inception in La Clayette, France in
1928. Over 100,000 Potain cranes have been sold and installed on
some of the most prestigious job sites around the world. The
company offers more than 60 models in a variety of product ranges.
Since its inception in La Clayette, France, in 1928, Potain has
been the world leader in tower crane production, boasting more
than 100,000 cranes sold and installed around the world. Today,
the company produces more than 60 models from manufacturing plants
in France, Italy, Portugal, India and China.
Potain represents a variety of product ranges designed for
different applications, which are then sold through the worldwide
Manitowoc dealer network.
Potain produces three families of tower cranes. The smallest
cranes of the Potain range are the self-erecting cranes, ranging
from 1,0 t (1.1 US t) to 7,98 t (8.8 USt) capacity. Higher and
bigger are the top slewing cranes, varying from 7,98 t (8.8 USt)
to 64 t (70.5 USt) capacity. These are also the largest
custom-designed special application cranes which reach capacities
of 160 t (176 USt).
Innovations include the Ultraview Cab, the CCS new driving
controls and the LVF range of hoists. The company’s growing
reputation has widened its appeal with Potain units. Potain cranes
are not only found on traditional construction sites but are also
assisting in dam building projects, power stations, shipbuilding
yards and bridge building projects.
