With a max lifting capacity of 160 tons and a massive 300-foot lattice boom, the performance of Manitowoc 888 crane hinges on one often-overlooked system: its rugged undercarriage.
Manitowoc 888 Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane
The crane’s engineering centers around high-strength, fabricated steel components, including its rotating bed and carbody. Its patented FACT™ connection system allows for rapid crawler installation and removal, significantly reducing mobilization time. The optional self-assembly system further enhances this advantage, using the crane’s own mast and hydraulically powered components to erect itself with minimal support equipment.
Technical Specifications & Performance Data
The following tables summarize the core technical data and performance metrics of the Manitowoc 888, compiled from official documentation and service charts.
Key General Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum Lifting Capacity | 230 US tons (209 metric tons) |
| Standard Boom Length Range | 70 ft to 200 ft (21.3 m to 61 m) |
| Engine | Cummins M11, 330 HP (246 kW) at 2100 RPM |
| Travel Speed | 1.0 mph (1.61 kph) |
| Gradeability | 30% |
| Swing Speed | 2.0 RPM |
Undercarriage & Dimensions
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Crawler Size | 28′ 2.5″ (8.59 m) long, 48″ (1.22 m) wide tread |
| Tail Swing | 29′ 4.5″ (8.95 m) |
| Carbody Width | 19′ 1″ (5.81 m) |
Wire Rope & Line Pull Data
| Application | Diameter | Breaking Strength | Max. Single Line Pull (Variable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hoist | 26 mm (1″) | 147,500 lb (657 kN) | 29,500 lb (131.2 kN) |
| Boom Hoist | 22 mm (7/8″) | 97,000 lb (431 kN) | N/A |
Note: Single line pull is infinitely variable, with speeds up to 430 fpm (131.1 mpm) at no load on the 7th drum layer.
Designed for Efficient Mobilization
A standout feature of the 888 is its engineered approach to setup and transport. The main module, integrating the carbody, upperworks, gantry, and mast, is designed as a single shipping unit. With optional hydraulic jacks, this module can raise itself off a transport trailer, initiating the self-assembly process. The crane’s own systems are then used to install crawlers, stack counterweights, and assemble the boom, drastically reducing the need for auxiliary cranes and on-site labor costs.
Versatile Configurations for Diverse Applications
The 888’s flexibility is showcased through its range of attachments and configurations. It supports not only standard lattice booms but also a variety of jibs (including luffing jib attachments) and specialized equipment for clamshell (32,000 lb / 14,515 kg capacity) and dragline (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg capacity) operations. The availability of a Series-2 counterweight package, increasing total counterweight from 144,100 lb to 223,100 lb (65,360 kg to 101,200 kg), allows operators to optimize the crane for maximum lifting performance when needed.
VM®: OEM Manitowoc 888 Crane Undercarriage Parts
Why Undercarriage Integrity is Non-Negotiable:
“The 888’s tracks bear 3x its static weight during dynamic lifts. Compromised rollers or shoes risk catastrophic stability failure.”
Failures in key components like track rollers, idlers, or sprockets can trigger:
- Project delays ($15k+/day in downtime)
- Structural stress fractures in the carbody
- Safety incidents in tilt-critical lifts
About Us
We strictly follow the original Manitowoc 888 crane engineering drawings (perform the whole process manufacturing, and achieve 100% compatibility through a triple precision guarantee system: use laser 3D scanning to reverse calibrate the original reference parts, and compress the key matching tolerance to ±0.05mm (40% stricter than the industry standard); rely on CNC three-dimensional coordinate measuring machines to perform full-size point cloud analysis of pin holes/tooth profiles/raceways (accuracy 0.003mm), and eliminate the risk of stress micro-deformation through dynamic assembly simulation – the 1,200 sets of crane undercarriage parts delivered worldwide in the past three years have an actual installation pass rate of 99.9%, ensuring that you have a worry-free installation.
- Manitowoc 888 Track Shoe
- Manitowoc 888 Bottom Roller
- Manitowoc 888 Top Roller
- Manitowoc 888 Sprocket
- Manitowoc 888 Idler
