The Mumbai-based construction company, Bhanu Construction is using a Potain MCT 85 crane to ensure on-time construction of a new temple in the town of Shirdi. The town is a spiritual centre of India and famous for being the home of Shirdi Sai Baba.

Onsite at the temple project since December 2018, the MCT 85 is configured at a working height of 34.1 m and with a jib length of 52 m. The crane works 12 hours daily lifting rebar and concrete with the goal of completing the temple construction in September 2019. Manufactured at the Manitowoc plant in Pune, the MCT 85 is the successor to the popular MCi 85 A. It offers a maximum jib length of 52 m and a tip load of 1.1 t. Its maximum capacity is 5 t.

Founded in 1984, Bhanu Construction manages commercial, residential and industrial construction projects. The company owns seven Potain cranes including both MCi 85 A and MCT 85 models.