Scott Ralston, Manitex general manager, told Cranes Today, “We’re getting some into the operated crane rental fleet, replacing truck cranes: customers can operate this crane with one person, rather than two.” So far, the company has sold 29 units of the crane, three months on from its launch. One dealer – who Ralston declined to name – followed an initial order for five cranes with a second order for 18 more, a deal the company says will generate revenue of $4m–$6m (EUR2.93m–EUR4.39m), making it one of the largest orders in Manitex’s history.
Ralston says the crane is mainly going into oilfield work. One customer in Canada has bought it to replace a truck crane, and will be using it for a particular job where he will be lifting 40,000lb (18.14t) over the back of the crane.
The crane has a maximum lifting height of 152ft (46.32m). It is available with an optional auxiliary winch, an offset jib, and an air conditioned cab. The vehicles outriggers are controlled by a radio remote, allowing the operator to walk around the crane and level it.
Manitex’s new 5096S boom truck lifts a raw materials silo into place at a blow moulding unit 5096s
