Azerbaijan-based developer and contractor Azimut Construction has bought a 12 tonne capacity Potain MCT 275 tower crane – the first of this model in the country. It is using the crane to build its own residential development, Premium Residence, which is due for completion next year.
The MCT 275 was erected with an initial height under the hook of 40 m and will eventually reach 101 m. Azimut Construction purchased the crane from Azerbaijan's Potain dealer, AS Texnika, who also sold Azimut Construction its first Potain crane, the MC 235C, several years ago. The MCT 275 was selected for its topless design, enabling faster assembly and stronger lifting capability.
“We loved the efficiency and performance of our MC 235C, and we received excellent aftersales support from AS Texnika and Potain,” said Kenan Orujlu, owner of Azimut Construction. “For this latest project, Premium Residence, we wanted a crane that could match the class and scale of the development. It was an easy decision to add the MCT 275, because of our confidence and trust in AS Texnika, plus Potain’s global reputation for high quality.”
According to crane manufacturer Manitowoc, the Potain MCT 275 offers strong load charts and fast setup. There are two versions – one with a 10 t maximum capacity and the other with a 12 t maximum capacity. Up to 70 m of jib is available for both versions, allowing them to cover wider areas. The 10 t version will lift up to 2.3 t tip loads when working with the full jib, while the 12 t version has a 2.2 t tip capacity with the same jib.
