Italy-based crane manufacturer Raimondi Cranes has launched the T87 flat-top tower crane, expanding its T Series product line and replacing the long-serving MRT84 model.
The lightweight model is designed for small to medium-sized construction projects, particularly in space-constrained urban areas. Available in three-tonne and five-tonne maximum lifting capacity configurations, the first 10 units have already been delivered and installed across construction sites in Italy and France.
T87 brings enhanced performance, smarter technology, and exceptional versatility to today’s construction landscape, the company says.
The T87 features a maximum jib length of 51 m and an 8-m counterjib, with its heaviest single component weighing under three tonnes. According to the company, the entire crane assembly, including the full jib and counterweights, can be transported using two articulated trucks. These design advantages greatly simplify logistics, allowing for smooth erection procedures, even in densely built or hard-to-access urban areas.
Because the crane comes in two set-ups, a fast three-tonne model and a heavier-duty five-tonne model, rental companies can buy one crane family and easily lease it to clients with very different jobsite requirements, says Raimondi Cranes.
“With its engineering refinements and jobsite adaptability, the T87 is set to become the optimal choice for contractors seeking a high-performing, easily managed flat-top tower crane,” says Mauro Masetti, Sales Director, Raimondi Cranes.
The five-tonne variant offers a tip load of 1.38 tonnes at a 51-m radius in UltraLift mode, with a maximum hoisting speed of 78.7 m per minute powered by a 22-kilowatt hoist.
The crane incorporates Raimondi’s ConCore latest generation control system, which allows for remote monitoring, real-time diagnostics, and simplified calibration.
Initial deployments include a project in the historic centre of Ascoli Piceno, Italy, where the crane was installed at a height of 45 m under hook despite restricted site access.