One of our recent projects was a Tower Crane Hire at Eton College Windsor.
We placed the Self Erecting Tower Crane, a Potain IGO50 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane, on site at the beginning of January for an initial hire period of ten weeks. The Tower Crane was erected on site by our Mantis Cranes Service Team and ready for operation within hours.
The Potain IGO50 is a particularly popular among our fleet of cranes as it offers a 40m jib that and can lift a capacity of 1,000kg at the jib end and a maximum lift of 4,000kg to 12m. As you can see from the picture below it can be placed on construction sites where the available space is restricted due to the proximity of the structures and other objects including trees and landscape features.
Image: Tower Crane Hire at Eton College Windsor
Advantages of Using a Potain IGO50 Self Erecting Tower Crane
- Less Site Movements
- As the Self Erecting Crane operates from a static position there is minimal chance of machinery being damaged or scaffolding, etc. being obstructed.
- Increased Efficiency
- The Potain IGO50 will deliver its load directly to the point of work, reducing any need for additional labour and associated costs.
- Less Noise Pollution
- When operating in a built-up area, close to the local population and residences, a Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane is ultra silent and there is practically no noise pollution suffered.
- Less Costs
- A Self Erecting Tower Crane operates at a small fraction of the cost of a Mobile Crane.
Other Mantis Cranes Tower Crane Hire Projects
- Potain HDT80 Self Erecting Tower Crane in Edinburgh
- Self Erecting Tower Crane at the Village Urban Hotel, Portsmouth
- Self Erecting Tower Crane Hire Project in Lewisham
- Self Erecting Crane on Residential Construction Project in Essex
- Potain IGO50 Self Erecting Crane in Bournemouth
- FM Gru 1035 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane being erected at Islington
Share This Article, Choose Your Platform!
continue reading
Related Posts
A tower crane rising above a site tends to draw every eye, but the real story starts long before it arrives on site. It's this quiet groundwork that sets the stage for everything that follows.
Tower cranes are one of the most efficient lifting solutions available on construction sites, offering exceptional height, reach, and lifting capacity that few other machines can match. Unlike mobile cranes, they occupy a small footprint while still serving the entire site, making them ideal for congested urban locations.
Mantis Cranes had two brilliant days at ICE Expo 2026, and what an event it was. Held at Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland's biggest construction and plant machinery expo delivered on every front with record attendance, a buzzing atmosphere, and an incredible line-up of live machinery demonstrations and industry innovation all in the one space.
