A new attachment for Manitowoc’s Model 16000 crawler crane will boost the machine’s lifting capacity, enabling it to erect the latest wind turbines.
The wind attachment uses existing hardware in a new configuration to significantly enhance lift ability when working at short radii, said the company. Mike Wood, global product director for Manitowoc crawler cranes, added that 85% of 16000s on the market are being used for wind power applications.
Written by Euan Youdale – 11 Feb 2010
