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.
Engineering Behind the Manitowoc 888’s Power:
Lifting Capacity: 160 tons (145 metric tonnes)
Boom System: Modular lattice boom (up to 91m) + jib options
Drive System: Dual-track hydraulic motors with planetary gear reduction
Operating Weight: Over 180,000 lbs (81,650 kg)
Critical Role: Undercarriage sustains ground pressures >15 psi while enabling precise 360° rotation
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
VM®: OEM Manitowoc 888 Crane Undercarriage Parts
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
