1. Potain MCT 105 Debuts at EXCON Bangalore
Potain debuted the MCT 105 flat-top tower crane at EXCON Bangalore. Derived from the MC 85, the crane features a 60 m jib, S26 mast, and a 46.1 m maximum freestanding height. Equipped with the 33LVFC13 winch, hoisting speed reaches 105 m/min, while the complete crane remains transportable in four containers.
Comment:
Although mainstream tower cranes are getting larger in many countries, smaller cranes still retain significant market demand.
2. Raimondi Installs Six Flat-Top Cranes for Arada in Sharjah
Raimondi Middle East has installed six flat-top cranes (four MRT 159 and two T187) at Arada’s Aljada megacity in Sharjah. This marks the first deployment of Raimondi T-Series cranes in the GCC. The installations were completed in Q4 2025, bringing Raimondi’s regional fleet to over 200 units.
Comment:
Large-scale master developments continue to anchor flat-top crane demand in the Middle East, favoring suppliers with fleet depth and local execution capability.
3. MyCrane Enters Physical Crane Rental
MyCrane Trading will receive its first owned crane fleet at its Dubai Jebel Ali Free Zone yard in mid-January 2026. The initial inventory includes 15 tower cranes (8–12 t), one 100 t crawler crane, and four mobile cranes (60–100 t), available for immediate deployment.
Comment:
Despite intense competition, the UAE tower crane rental market remains investable, supporting MyCrane’s shift toward an asset-backed model.
4. Manhattan Crane Wind Incident Ends Without Incident
A tower crane in Midtown Manhattan rotated during high winds, prompting temporary street closures on Broadway (W 54th–55th Streets). The crane’s weathervaning system functioned as designed. Authorities later confirmed no safety issues, and no injuries or damage were reported.
Comment:
Though free slewing in strong wind is normal, temporary street closures are justified, as safety is the highest priority in dense areas.