Two lattice boom crawlers for ALL

North American crane rental and sales operation ALL Family of Companies is expanding its fleet with two large Manitowoc lattice boom crawlers, plus attachments.

ALL’s order includes two new Manitowoc MCL300 VPCs, two additional VPC-MAX attachments, one MLC300 luffing jib attachment, and one MLC650 3.5-metre-wide boom attachment.

The new equipment, expected for delivery in early summer, will be strategically deployed across ALL’s national footprint.

The 330-ton class (300 tonne) crawlers have a self-erect mast cylinder designed to reduce set-up time while Manitowoc’s proprietary Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) technology eliminates the need for passive carbody weights — weight that can now be added to the upperworks to increase capacity while retaining performance and on-site mobility. According to Manitowoc, this means reduced transport configurations and a better centre of gravity for reduced ground bearing pressure.

The VPC-MAX attachment

Also enables the load chart plus the boom and jib combination lengths to be further increased with reduced tail swing – delivering greater lifting capacity in a smaller work environment.

“We’re excited to be updating and improving our MLC300-class offering to meet customer demand,” said Rick Mikut, ALL’s crawler crane division manager. “VPC-MAX and MLC300 luffing jibs have proved popular with customers in a variety of markets, including new construction, bridge construction, plant work, and others.

“These machines are so strong, and because the VPC-MAX doesn’t touch the ground, they often use less matting than similar-class cranes. With their other features for quick set-up, they get working fast, saving customers time and money.”