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Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic vs Potain Igo T 85 A

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Liebherr and Manitowoc in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top tower crane
Liebherr Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic
Potain Igo T 130 self-erecting tower crane (larger sibling of the Igo T 85 A)
Manitowoc Potain Igo T 85 A
Operating weight ——
Engine power ——
Max. capacity 8 t≈4 t
Max. jib length ≈60 m (197 ft)≈45 m (148 ft)
Type Flat-top (EC-B)Self-erecting
Strengths
  • + Flat-top design simplifies erection
  • + Litronic control and Micromove fine positioning
  • + Strong rental demand
  • + Fast set-up without a mobile crane
  • + Remote control operation
  • + Compact transport
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a mobile crane for erection
  • − Limited height and capacity compared with top-slewing cranes
Full 172 EC-B 8 Litronic reviewFull Potain Igo T 85 A review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.