MD 175-G 8 Potain crane - load chart, specs & dimensions (1991 - 1998)

Manufactured by Potain, this is the MD 175-G 8 tower crane - trolley boom - top-slewing. Find and download detailed specs and data…

Manufactured by Potain, this is the MD 175-G 8 tower crane - trolley boom - top-slewing. Find and download detailed specs and data sheets for this machine here.

The MD 175-G 8 is categorised in the medium sized machine segment in the tower crane - trolley boom - top-slewing category. The main boom in its maximum length measures 45m. The carrying capacity of this Tower crane - Trolley boom - top-slewing is 8t. When carrying the maximum load the MD 175-G 8 can reach up to 20.8m. The MD 175-G 8 is able to lift a load weighing 2.95t at its maximum reach. The nominal torque for this model is 1580. The max. Hook height is 45.2m.

Since 1991, this model has included Cabin, Rail carrier and Undercarriage. It does not include Cross girder and Climbing device. Get the original Potain MD 175-G 8 datasheet for even more detailed specifications and machine details.

This model can be acquired for a list price between €347,000 and €441,000. Production of the MD 175-G 8 in 1998.

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Technical specs - MD 175-G 8 Potain

Specification

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Nominal torque
1580 kNm
Max. load
8 t
Load at max. Reach
2.95 t
Reach at max. Load
20.8 m
max. standard boom
45 m
max. hook height
45.2 m
Tower system
S 41 A
Connection load
70 KVA
Model series
MD

More technical details, like: ropes, max. reach, max. luffing jib, min. luffing jib, tower height, max. hoisting speed, drive system, hoist unit are available in the full technical specs.

If alignment change (2/4) is possible, the loads for quadruple alignment applies. In case of crane on anchor bolt, the anchor is not included in base price. Incl. concrete ballast, crane control and spindles with plates (latter not valid with rail-bound travelling, incl. cable drum and cruciform base)

Special equipment

Cabin
Yes
Add. ballast
Yes
Rail carrier
Yes
Climbing device
No
Undercarriage
Yes
Cross girder
No

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