by Crane Market | Dec 8, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Manufacturer News
One North American construction company that works in the renewable energy sector discovered the time-saving and logistical benefits of using a Manitowoc MLC300 with fixed-position counterweight (FPC) to construct wind towers. White Construction is the first customer...
by Crane Market | Aug 1, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Manufacturer News
When the Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane debuted with Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) and VPC-MAX heavy lift attachment, one of its unique selling points was the crane’s barge-lifting capabilities. The reduced footprint and floating counterweight meant that it...
by Crane Market | Jun 9, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Manufacturer News
Construction is underway on a $331 million rental car facility in Hawaii, and a Manitowoc MLC300 is driving performance on the job site to help contractors execute an innovative lift plan. Honolulu-based Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company (HDCC) is tasked with...
by Crane Market | Jan 20, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents
ABC7NY reports, a federal investigation into the Manitowoc MLC300 crane collapse on the Tappan Zee Bridge last year found that there were major problems with the vibrating hammer being used at the construction site. The Occuptional Safety and Health Administration...
by Crane Market | Jul 19, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents
CBS New York reports at least three drivers and two workers were hurt when a 300-ton Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane collapsed onto the old Tappan Zee Bridge. It is unknown how big of an impact this will have on the new Tappan Zee bridge construction. Images from the...