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Potain Igo T 85 A

A self-erecting crane that sets up in hours

The Potain Igo T 85 A is a self-erecting tower crane that unfolds itself on site, ideal for houses, small apartment blocks and renovation projects.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Potain Igo T 130 self-erecting tower crane (larger sibling of the Igo T 85 A)
Potain Igo T 130 self-erecting tower crane (larger sibling of the Igo T 85 A)

Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Fast set-up without a mobile crane
  • Remote control operation
  • Compact transport

−Watch-outs

  • Limited height and capacity compared with top-slewing cranes

Overview

Self-erecting cranes like the Potain Igo T 85 A are towed to site and unfold hydraulically, often within a few hours. They are operated by remote control from the ground.

The photo shows the larger Igo T 130.

Potain Igo T 85 A specifications

Max. capacity≈4 t
Max. jib length≈45 m (148 ft)
TypeSelf-erecting

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Manitowoc. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Potain – Igo self-erecting cranes (manitowoc.com)
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