Manitowoc MLC300

Product Guide
ASME B30.5
Metric

Preliminary

Features
• 300 t capacity
• 1992 t-m maximum load moment
• 4119 t-m maximum load moment with VPC-MAX
• 96 m No. 500 boom
• 30 m No. 148 fixed jib on No. 500 boom
• 96 m No. 501 luffing jib on No. 500 boom
Variable Position Counterweight

The Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) is proprietary technology available

exclusively on Manitowoc crawler cranes. By allowing the crane’s counterweight
to be positioned automatically, the VPC provides an unmatched level of
versatility and lifting capability.

Jobsite benefits
Reduced ground bearing pressure
Moving counterweight allows counterweight to be positioned to better distribute ground bearing
pressure during setup and lifting operations.

Less counterweight without sacrificing capacity

The VPC technology allows the upperworks counterweight to move based on stability requirements,
eliminating the need for carbody counterweights. The weight typically added to the carbody can now
be added to the upperworks to increase capacity while retaining performance and on-site mobility.
VPC–MAX (option)
Unlike VPC counterweight movement which is dictated by changes in boom angle,
VPC-MAX counterweight movement is dictated by load and radius (forward moment)
changes. As forward moment is increased or decreased VPC-MAX counterweight
position is changed to offset changes in moment.

In VPC-MAX configuration, the counterweight

tray moves to the end of the VPC-MAX beam prior
to beam extension, thus minimizing tailswing and
increasing job site mobility.

Counterweight is automatically positioned to

optimize rearward moment as forward moment
is increased or decreased.

Minimal ground preparation Ground prep area comparison

In VPC-MAX configuration the counterweight
assembly never touches the ground, allowing for
minimal ground preparation. The MLC300 ground MLC300 Competition
preparation area is approximately one-tenth of that
required by the leading competition, saving time
and cost during job site preparation.

Water applications
Counterweight never touches ground allowing use in barge
applications where wheeled or hanging attachments that
contact the operating surface are typically not allowed.
Moving counterweight also better maintains center of
gravity for reduced ground bearing pressures.
 Features

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. The VPC-MAX attachment, utilizing all
of the standard VPC components, increases the max
load moment of the MLC300 when a 30 m fixed mast,
VPC-MAX counterweight beam and additional 40 t
of counterweight is added to the base MLC300. The
position of the VPC-MAX counterweight is automatically
Crane Control System
positioned based on lifted load, boom length or boom
The Crane Control System offers a user-friendly interface,
and jib length and load radius.
two full graphic displays mounted horizontally for better
visibility, a jog dial for easier data input and ergonomic
joysticks.
Transport
The MLC300 is designed to be transported globally with
optimized component weights and dimensions. The MLC300
Variable Position Counterweight (VPC)
features a removable live mast shipping module and boom
The Manitowoc MLC300 features a counterweight system
inserts designed to allow luffing jib inserts to ship within
which automatically positions the crane’s counterweight
the boom inserts for cost effective transport.
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 FACT™ Connectors
designed to be common across multiple crane platforms Manitowoc’s Fast Aligning Connection Technology
and will be utilized on Manitowoc Model MLC650 as (FACT) automatically aligns crane components for fast,
well as future new models. safe and easy assembly.

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 Contents

Specifications 6
Outline dimensions 9
Transport data 13
Assembly 14
Performance data 16
Boom combinations 18
Main boom range / load charts 20
Luffing jib range / load charts 22
VPC-MAX complete information 26
Manitowoc Crane Care 34

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 Specifications

Upperworks Drums

Basic machine is equipped with an independent main

Engine drum assembly and independent luffing/aux drum
assembly mounted in the boom butt. Each drum is
Cummins Model QSG-12 diesel, 11.8 liter driven by a variable-displacement hydraulic motor
displacement, inline 6 cylinder, 336 kW @1800 through a planetary reduction. Drums are grooved for
governed RPM. Emissions Level: U.S. EPA/ CARB Tier 28 mm wire rope. Main hoist has 16 670 kg linepull on
4 Final/ EU Stage IV Compliant. all layers with a 0,7 m drum diameter; luffing/aux drum
has 13 610 kg linepull on all layers with a 600 mm
Included are engine block heater (240 V), engine oil drum diameter.
pan heater (240 V), air intake grid heater, disconnect
clutch for cold weather starting, exhaust after treatment, Powered hoisting/ lowering operation with automatic
variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, hydraulic oil cooler, spring applied, hydraulically released multi-disc brakes,
radiator, charge air cooler, and fuel cooler. and drum rotation indicators standard.

Also included are two 12 volt maintenance-free, Group Basic machine is equipped with a rigging winch
8D batteries, 1375 CCA at -18°C, 24 volt starting and mounted in the boom butt. Drum utilizes 8 mm wire
110 amp alternator. rope with 1 021 kg max linepull capability.

Single diesel fuel tank is 999 L capacity complete with Optional: auxiliary hoists – Rotating bed mounted,
physical level indicator on tank and electronic level can be fitted with one or two auxiliary drums
indicator in the operator’s cabin. grooved for 28 mm wire rope, and both having
16 670 kg linepull on all layers. These two drums
Optional: Cold-weather package including heaters can be used independently or in tandem to suit a
for fluids and batteries. variety of lift applications.

Optional: freefall hoists – Rotating bed mounted,

Crane Control System can be fitted with one or two free fall equipped
drums grooved for 28 mm wire rope. Freefall
The Crane Control System offers a user-friendly function is controlled by wet disk brake manually
interface, two full graphic displays mounted applied by foot pedal with locking latch in
operator’s cabin. Operator may select free-fall or
horizontally for better visibility, a jog dial for easier data
powered lowering mode using a selector switch in
input and ergonomic joysticks. the cab.

Hydraulic system
Moving mast system
Efficient, independent, full power multi-functional
control is achieved in all operating modes through Independent boom hoist consists of a single drum
a combination of open and closed loop system grooved for 26 mm diameter wire rope. Includes 425
optimized by Manitowoc’s proprietary onboard m of 26 mm diameter wire rope to accomodate 24 part
Crane Control System. live mast reeving.
549 L hydraulic reservoir is equipped with sight gauge,
breather, clean out access, 100 micron mesh internal Drum is powered by a variable displacement hydraulic
strainers, and 40 micron inlet screens. Primary filtration motor coupled to an internal spring applied, hydraulically
system is equipped with 8 micron absolute filters. released multi-disc brake multi-disc brake and planetary
gearbox equipped with ratcheting pawl and drum
rotation indicators.

Live mast system assembly module includes live mast,

boom hoist drum and rear sheave nest. The assembly
weighs 8 766 kg and may be removed from the rotating
bed for an upperworks module transport weight
reduction.

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 Specifications
Lowerworks
Swing system

Rotating bed mounted independent swing is powered Carbody

by a fixed displacement hydraulic motor coupled to an
internal brake and planetary reduction engaging a 3 m Connects rotating bed to crawler assemblies. High
diameter triple row roller turntable bearing. strength fabricated steel assembly with FACT™
connection system and hydraulically powered pin
Swing system maximum speed: 2.0 rpm. actuators for safe, fast installation and removal of
crawler assemblies.

Boom support system

Moving mast is 9,1 m long and connects the boom Crawlers

hoist reeving to the high strength steel boom
suspension strap rigging. When used with optional Crawler assemblies are 9,7 m long with 1,2 m wide
self-erect package, the mast with integral hydraulic cast steel crawler pads and automatically lubricated
cylinder is used for handling crawlers, counterweight intermediate rollers. Left and right side crawlers are
and boom sections. interchangeable to provide assembly/disassembly
flexibility on job sites. Each crawler is powered
Spring cushioned boom stop and automatic electrical independently by a variable displacement hydraulic
boom stop are standard. motor connected via screw together hydraulic quick
disconnects. Crawlers provide ample tractive effort for
travel and counter-rotating with full rated load.
Variable Position Counterweight
Maximum ground speed of 1,3 kph.
The Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) system,
with only rotating bed counterweight, maintains Optional: 1,5 m wide treads.
optimum crane stability by automatically positioning Attachments
crane counterweight based on boom length and load
radius. No carbody counterweight is required.
No. 500 boom
The crane is equipped with 172 365 kg of upperworks
counterweight made up of a single piece counterweight
tray and sixteen 10 t counterweight boxes. Left and The liftcrane is equipped with 30 m No. 500 basic
right side counterweights are interchangeable and boom consisting of 8 m butt, 12 m insert with luffing
common with the Model MLC650 counterweight. hoist sheaves and 10 m top with nine 762 mm diameter
tapered roller bearing sheaves. Includes rope guides,
boom hoist wire rope, boom angle indicator and
hook and weight ball. The boom utilizes Manitowoc’s
Vision operator’s cab exclusive FACT boom connection system. Includes
spring cushioned boom stop, automatic boom stop,
The Vision Cab™ is a fully enclosed and insulated hydraulically powered boom hinge system including
galvannealed steel module mounted to the left front cylinder, hydraulic piping, operating controls, and
corner of rotating bed. Module is equipped with power locking device.
tilt, sliding door, large safety glass windows, front and
roof windshield wipers, dome light, sun visor and Optional: 6 m and 12 m No. 500 boom inserts
shade, fire extinguisher, air conditioning, swing and with steel boom suspension straps for a maximum
travel alarms, and radio/CD player. Operator’s station boom length of 96 m.
swings over front of rotating bed for transport.
Detachable upper boom point with 762 mm diameter
Optional: Nylon protective window covers. tapered roller bearing steel sheave grooved for 28 mm
rope with rope guard.

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 Specifications
No. 148 fixed jib Optional equipment

12 m No. 148 fixed jib including pin connected 6 m butt, Self erect system including carbody jacking
6 m top, jib strut and mounting hardware. cylinders with pads, self erect cylinder fitted to the
live mast assembly and crawler handling chains.
Optional: 6 m No. 148 inserts with pin connectors
and pendants for a maximum jib length of 30 m. Hydraulic Test Kit: recommended to properly
analyze the performance of the CCS control system.

No. 501 luffing jib Service Interval Kits for the regularly scheduled
maintenance of general crane operations.
24 m No. 501 luffing jib includes 6 m butt, 6 m transition Special paint color(s) other than Manitowoc
insert, 12 m top, basic pendants, main strut, jib strut, standard red and black.
backstay pendants and jib point guide wheel.
Custom vinyl decal(s) of customer name and/or
Optional: 6 m and 12 m No. 501 luffing jib inserts logo from artwork supplied by customer.
with steel boom suspension straps for a maximum
luffing jib length of 96 m. Export Packaging: basic crane, boom and jib
sections.

Additional load blocks available upon request.

VPC-MAX

The VPC-MAX attachment components include:

30 m of No. 503 mast consisting of a 8 m butt, 4,6

m insert, 12 m insert, and 5,4 m top.

One additional swing drive (for a total of two)

mounted on the front of the rotating bed. Each
swing drive is powered by a fixed-displacement
hydraulic motor coupled to a planetary reduction
gearbox and internal spring applied, hydraulically
released multi-disc brake.

VPC-MAX counterweight actuator assembly

consisting of a high strength steel frame, 2 drive
assemblies, hydraulic piping and controls.

VPC-MAX counterweight beam assembly

consisting of a high strength steel frame fitted
with gear teeth and roller path prepared to receive
VPC-MAX actuator assembly.

The base machine VPC actuator assembly, crane

counterweight tray and counterweight are utilized
in conjunction with 40 000 kg of additional
VPC-MAX counterweight.

The VPC-MAX system maintains optimum

crane stability by automatically positioning crane
counterweight behind the crane’s centerline of rotation
based on lifted load, boom length and load radius.

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 Outline dimensions

R8.60 m
MAXIMIM
COUNTERWEIGHT
TAILSWING

R7.52 m
ROTATING BED
TAILSWING

8.00 m

13.30 m

1.46 m
8.00 m

3.2
3.2

3.2

3.2

4.22 m

3.83 m
2.14 m
1.60 m 1.37 m

1.23 m 0.39 m
4.83 m 4.03 m
8.45 m
8.07 m
9.69 m

8.60 m
MAX COUNTERWEIGHT
TAILSWING

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 Outline dimensions

Rotating bed assembly

Length 13,7 m
H Width 3m
Height 3,2 m
Weight 53,7 t
Note: includes live mast, boom hoist, carbody jacks.
L

Rotating bed assembly

Length 11,6 m
H Width 3m
Height 3,2 m
Weight 45 t
Note: includes boom hoist, carbody jacks.
Note: excludes live mast, boom hoist
L

Rotating bed assembly

Length 11,6 m
H Width 3m
Height 3,2 m
Weight 42,6 t
Note: includes carbody jacks.
L Note: excludes live mast, boom hoist and VPC trolley.

Crawlers
Length 9,7 m
Width 1,2 m
H
Height 1,3 m
Weight 22,4 t
L

8 m No. 500 boom butt

Length 8,4 m
Width 2,9 m
H Height 2,5 m
Weight 17,2 t
Note: includes main hoist, luffing/auxillary hoist,
L rigging winch and spring boom stop.

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 Outline dimensions

12 m No. 500 main boom heavy insert

W Length 12 m
Width 2,9 m
Height 2,5 m
L Weight 5,7 t

10 m No. 500 boom top

Length 11 m
H Width 2,9 m
Height 2,6 m
Weight 9,5 t
L

Counterweight box

W Length 2,4 m
Width 3,3 m
Height 0,4 m
Weight 10 t
H

10 m No. 501 luffing jib main strut

Length 11,5 m
H Width 2,1 m
Height 0,9 m
L
Weight 4t

11 m No. 501 luffing jib strut

Length 12,5 m
H
Width 1,7 m
L Height 0,8 m
Weight 3,7 t

12 m No. 501 luffing jib insert

H Length 12,1 m
Width 2,6 m
L Height 1,9 m
Weight 2,6 m

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 Outline dimensions

H 6 m No. 501 luffing jib insert

Length 6,1 m
L Width 2,6 m
Height 1,9 m
Weight 1,6 t

6 m No. 501 luffing jib butt

H
Length 6,3 m
Width 2,6 m
Height 2,4 m
L
Weight 2,3 t

H 12 m No. 501 luffing jib top

Length 13 m
Width 2,6 m
L Height 2,6 m
Weight 6.9 t

6 m No. 500-501 transition insert

H
Length 6,2 m
Width 2,6 m
L Height 2,4 m
Weight 1,8 t

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 Transport data

Load summary

78 m No. 500 heavy lift main boom + 12 m No. 148 fixed jib
Series 2 counterweight
Quantity on trailer load #
(Does not include blocking, strapping, etc.)

Weight
Qty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Item kgs

Upperworks module 1 45 000 1

Crawler Assembly 2 22 450 1 1

No. 500 Boom butt 1 17 170 1

Counterweight tray 1 10 430 1

Upper counterweight box 16 10 000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

Mast shipping module 1 8 845 1

VPC Actuator 1 2 675 1

12 m No. 500 Insert w/sheaves 1 4 765 1

12 m No. 500 Insert 4 4 535 1 1 1 1

No. 500 Boom top 1 9 980 1

No. 148 Fixed jib assembly 1 3 630 1

220T Block 1 3 175 1

100T Block 1 1 860 1

Weight ball 1 680 1

Misc. job box 2 910 1 1

20 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
45 000

14 540
22 450
22 450

15 445
19 980
11 520

15 215
20 430

17 710
16 395
17 170

14 765

Approximate total shipping weight kg

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 Assembly

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 Assembly

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 Performance data

5 1

4 2
3

Drum identification

Drum number Function

1 Main hoist

2* Auxiliary front hoist (optional)

3* Auxiliary rear hoist (optional)

4 Mast hoist (standard)

5 Boom hoist (VPC-MAX)

6 Luffing/auxiliary hoist

7 Tagline winch (optional)

0 Rigging winch (optional)

*freefall optional

Working weight
kg

30 m No. 500 main boom

upper boom point,

22,2 t hook ball,

300 505
330 t hook block,

174 t counterweight

2 swing drives

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 Performance data

No. 500 boom No. 500 boom

Hoist reeving for main load block Hoist reeving for drum #6
single lead line - 28 mm wire rope 28 mm wire rope
Maximum Load
Maximum Load
No. Parts of Line kg
No. Parts of Line kg
1 13 610
1 16,670
2 27 220
2 33,340

3 50,010

4 66,680

5 83,350 Performance for aux/luffing (drum #6)

6 100,020 28 mm wire rope
16 670 kg maximum line pull
7 116,690
Single line pull/single line speed m/min
8 133,360
Layer
9 150,030
Single line pull kg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 166,700

11 183,370 0 105 113 122 130 138 147 155 163

12 200,040 2270 103 112 119 123 135 143 151 159

13 216,710 4535 102 109 117 125 132 140 148 155
14 233,380
6805 100 107 115 117 118 119 119 120
15 250,050
9070 89 89 90 91 91 92 92 93
16 266,720
11340 73 73 74 74 75 76 76 77
17 283,390

18 300,000 16670 52 52 53 54 54 55 55 56

Performance for main (drum #1)

28 mm wire rope
13 610 maximum line pull
Single line pull/single line speed m/min
Layer
Single line pull kg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

0 73 79 85 91 96 102 108 536

2270 72 77 83 89 94 100 105 522

4536 71 76 81 87 92 97 102 508

6805 69 75 80 85 90 90 91 393

9070 67 68 69 69 70 71 71 305

11340 55 56 57 58 58 59 59 252

13610 48 48 49 50 50 51 52 184

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 Boom combinations

No. 500 main boom combinations

Main boom inserts m

Boom
length 6,0 M 12,0 H 12,0 M 12,0 L
m

30 0 1 0 0
36 1 1 0 0
42 0 1 1 0
48 1 1 1 0
54 0 1 2 0
60 1 1 2 0
66 0 1 3 0
72 1 1 3 0
78 0 1 3 1
84 1 1 3 1
90 0 1 3 2
96 1 1 3 2

H - heavy inserts
M - medium inserts
L - light inserts

96 m
No. 500 main boom

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 Boom combinations

No. 501 luffing jib

combinations
Luffing jib inserts m

Luffing jib
length 6,0 12,0
m

24 0 0
30 1 0
36 0 1
42 1 1
48 0 2
54 1 2
60 0 3
66 1 3
72 0 4
78 1 4
84 0 5
90 1 5
96 0 6

96 m
No. 501 luffing jib

48 m
No. 500 main boom

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 Main boom range diagram
Distance from centerline of rotation – meters

48.8m

64.0m
54.9m
39.6m
30.5m

36.6m
24.4m

45.7m
33.5m

42.7m

61.0m
57.9m
51.8m
27.4m
18.3m
15.2m

21.3m
12.2m
9.1m
6.1m

67.1m
3.1m

330' 100.6m
80 DEG.
320' 97.5m
70 DEG.
310' 94.5m

300' 91.4m
NO.500
290' BOOM 60 DEG. 88.4m
85 DEG.
280' 85.3m

270' 82.3m
(9 315
6.0 '
260' m 50 79.2m
)
DEG.
250' (9295. 76.2m
0. 3'
0m
)
240' 73.2m
(8275.
4.0 6'
230' m 70.1m
)

220' (78255. 67.1m

.0 9'
m
)
210' 64.0m
(72236.
200' .0 2' 61.0m
m
)

190' 40 57.9m
(6 216.

Height above ground – meters

6.0 5' DEG.
Height above ground – feet

m
180' ) 54.9m

170' (6196. 51.8m

0. 9'
0m
)
160' 48.8m
(5 177.2
4.0 '
150' m 45.7m
)

140' (4157.5 42.7m

8.0 '
m
) 30
130' DEG. 39.6m
(4137.8
2.0 '
120' m 36.6m
)

110' 33.5m
(36118.
.0 1'
m
100' ) 30.5m

90' (3098. 27.4m

.0 4'
m
)
80' 24.4m

70' 21.3m

60' 18.3m

50' 15.2m

40' 12.2m

30' 9.1m

6.1m

3.1m

10' 20' 30' 40' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90' 100' 110' 120' 130' 140' 150' 160' 170' 180' 190' 200' 210' 220'
Distance from centerline of rotation – feet
28'-2 1 / 2 " 5'-0"
8.59m 1.52m
Tailswing 7'-0"
(Max position)
2.14m
Rotation

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