- Nate Pears, director of EnCORE™ at Manitowoc, explains how OEM-approved remanufacturing delivers long-term performance and profitability to crane owners.
For many crane owners, an ongoing challenge is trying to maintain uptime and performance while managing an aging fleet and rising capital costs. For rental companies and contractors, the pressure is on to keep equipment productive – and profitable.
That’s why it pays to consider remanufacturing. At Manitowoc, remanufacturing is run under the Company’s EnCORE™ brand, helping customers extend the life of their cranes, restore performance, and protect long-term asset value. Work is carried out by Manitowoc, or at an EnCORE™-certified dealer location, so remanufacturing becomes more than just a repair – it’s a way to unlock the full value of a crane you already own.
Cranes have a long lifecycle. Many Grove, Potain, and Manitowoc cranes rack up decades of service. But over time, wear accumulates, technology evolves, and safety standards advance. Remanufacturing gives owners a way to keep older cranes competitive without the cost of buying new.
A well-executed refurbishment can extend a crane’s life by 10–15 years. Lifting performance can be restored to original specifications, and often there’s improved safety and regulatory compliance. The bottom-line benefits too, as refurbishment generally means less unplanned downtime plus the opportunity to increase rental range and maximize resale value. You can achieve near-new performance in a cost-effective manner, while keeping a familiar, proven machine in your fleet.
Source: The Manitowoc Company.
