# Potain launches MDT 1609 tower crane and delivers first unit to Germany

Potain launched the new MDT 1609 topless tower crane, the largest in its range with 40 t capacity and 80 m jib. The first crane was delivered to Karl Bachl Betonwerke in Bavaria, Germany, for use at its precast concrete facility.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-09-07
- Where: Bavaria, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 40 t maximum capacity, 80 m jib
- Products: MDT 1609 topless tower crane
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Potain](https://endata.com/companies/93928.md)
- [Manitowoc](https://endata.com/companies/17709.md) (partner)
- [Karl Bachl Betonwerke](https://endata.com/companies/93929.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [manitowoc.com](https://www.manitowoc.com/company/news/potain-launches-new-heavyweight-mdt-1609-and-delivers-first-model-germany), 2026-09-07: "The new crane is the largest in the Potain range of topless cranes, with a 40 t maximum capacity and the ability to lift 14.1 t at the end of its 80 m jib."

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