Features
Crane Control System
e Crane Control System oers a user-friendly interface,
two full graphic displays mounted horizontally for better
visibility, a jog dial for easier data input and ergonomic
joysticks.
Variable Position Counterweight (VPC)
e Manitowoc MLC300 features a counterweight system
which automatically positions the crane’s counterweight
as required to match lifting demands. Crane lifting
capability is optimized by automatic positioning of
the counterweight; eliminating the need for carbody
counterweight. Additionally, counterweight boxes are
designed to be common across multiple crane platforms
and will be utilized on Manitowoc Model MLC650 as
well as future new models.
Crawler Tensioning System
Each crawler is equipped with a dedicated hydraulic
cylinder and hydraulic supply, allowing independent track
tension adjustment via crane setup remote.
VPC-MAX
Capacity and boom and jib combination lengths can be
increased through addition of the exclusive VPC-MAX
attachment. e VPC-MAX attachment, utilizing all
of the standard VPC components, increases the max
load moment of the MLC300 when a 98' 5" xed mast,
VPC-MAX counterweight beam and additional 88,185
lb of counterweight is added to the base MLC300. e
position of the VPC-MAX counterweight is automatically
positioned based on lifted load, boom length or boom
and jib length and load radius.
Transport
e MLC300 is designed to be transported globally with
optimized component weights and dimensions. e MLC300
features a removable live mast shipping module and boom
inserts designed to allow lung jib inserts to ship within
the boom inserts for cost eective transport.
FACT™ Connectors
Manitowoc’s Fast Aligning Connection Technology
(FACT) automatically aligns crane components for fast,
safe and easy assembly.