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Potain Self-Erecting Tower Cranes

Find out how contractors like you are building up to 50% faster by embracing a smarter, more efficient, and extremely versatile way to build with Potain self-erecting tower cranes.

Able to move material across the entire jobsite from one location, Potain self-erectors feature fast set-up, extensive up-and-over reach, and ground-level remote control operation, making them a smart alternative to forklifts, telehandlers, and truck cranes.

As the global leader in tower cranes, Potain produces cranes with outstanding reliability and innovative designs. Every Potain is backed by local support for jobsite planning, sales, parts, and service through the strongest crane dealer channel in the United States and Canada. Plus, many Potain authorized dealers offer an extensive fleet of self-erecting tower crane rentals, providing an affordable, short-term option when you need to supplement your equipment quickly.

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Top 4 Benefits for Every Jobsite

Potain self-erecting cranes are changing the way contractors approach builds of 1 to 8 stories. Check out this short video to see 4 huge advantages of using a Potain self-erecting tower crane on your next project.

Six Headaches Solved with Potain Self-Erecting Tower Cranes

Do you struggle with the limited reach and lift capabilities of mobile cranes?

Extensive Reach and Capacity. Get outstanding up-and-over reach, increased capacity and remote control, providing efficient and complete access to your entire jobsite

Want to reduce jobsite congestion and get work quicker?

Decreased Footprint and Efficient Setup. Potain's small footprint reduces traffic and clutter on the jobsite, plus get quick set-up and erection time with no assist crane required.

Are you experiencing machinery and labor delays?

Ultimate Jobsite Tool. One piece of equipment stays in place on the job replacing several specialized types of material handling equipment workforce labor.

Wishing you could avoid costs of foundation prep and jobsite restoration?

No Trace Left Behind: Install Potain self erecting tower cranes without costly engineered foundations and leave with nothing to clean up or resurface.

Experiencing city restrictions and environmental issues?

Green machines run on multiple power sources. Potain cranes operate from site power, generator or multiple means of AC power source, plus no loud engines, exhaust, DEF or noise ordinance issues.

Looking to minimize machine maintenance costs?

Lower maintenance costs and increase uptime. Reduce your total cost of ownership from fewer wear items and less maintenance needed from electronic operated self erecting tower cranes.

Looking for the right Potain self-erecting tower crane for your next job?
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Hear it from the Professionals!

Contractors are increasing jobsite communication, reducing overall costs, and building up to 50% faster with Potain self-erecting tower cranes.

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Mike Nielson
Midwest Drywall, Division Manager
Production sped up on a limited-space downtown jobsite in rapidly expanding area
"It makes installation much more productive and efficient because without it we would have to move panels and decking by hand, which really isn’t feasible. I would say that we got a 20% increase in labor efficiencies using this Potain."

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Heather Talenah
Jacobsen Construction Company, Project Manager
Commercial framing project expedited with trio of Potain self-erecting cranes
"They have a tiny footprint and do not require excessive logistics or staging. Combined with their reach and lifting capacity, we can strategically place them around the job to be out of the way while improving precision and productivity."

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Brent Droege
Cedar Run Construction, Financial Director
Cedar Run Construction replaced telehandler fleet with one Potain self-erector
"Probably the coolest thing about the crane is the way it folds into itself and basically becomes a tractor-trailer. It’s pretty amazing how quickly it can be disassembled, transported a few hours away, and be up and running again."

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Elmer Zook
Quality Buildings, President
Quality Buildings unlocked productivity on unconventional build
"It allows us to service the entire construction site from a single location. We can offload supplies from trucks parked along the street and place at the exact location on the building where it is needed."

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Nick Dietrich
Dietrich Construction, Partner
Dietrich Construction achieved greater productivity on downtown Fargo jobsites
"It improves the work environment because we can use it to stand up walls while our guys secure them into place. This means they don’t have to hang on and nail the wall at the same time, reducing a potential hazard."

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