Indian construction giant Tata Projects is leading construction on the impressive new Noida International Airport being built on the outskirts of New Delhi. To manage lifting work on the huge infrastructure development, the company purchased two Potain MCT 565 A topless tower cranes and rented an additional three MCT 385 A tower cranes from Rental Partners. Primed to become India’s largest and most important airport, the Noida International Airport is set to transform aviation infrastructure in the country.
The Potain cranes are heading the construction of the main terminal building, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2024. The MCT 565 A M25 models have a maximum capacity of 25t and allow up to 80m of jib. In collaboration with Manitowoc‘s Lift Solutions, Tata extended this reach to an impressive 85m, allowing for greater jobsite coverage. The capability of Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions team to engineer this extension was a leading factor in Tata Project’s decision to purchase the cranes.
The MCT 565 A cranes lift loads ranging from 1 to 4t and boast a freestanding height under hook of 60.9m. Alongside them are the three MCT 385 A L16 cranes which have a maximum capacity of 16t and have been configured with a 75m jib length and at a height under hook of 61.4m.
Tata Projects is a long-time Potain customer and owns over 50 of its cranes, using them on projects across the country.