PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
BIG RIG A BIG DEAL
Fraste’s MITO 100 TB is making a big impression
in the Canadian construction industry
By Jim Timlick
We’ve all heard the phrase “go big or go home.” At its heart, it’s an
expression that encourages us to be bold in whatever we do.
It’s an appropriate way to describe the philosophy of Italian
manufacturer Fraste and its MITO 100 TB (the TB stands for
tieback), the company’s latest, state-of-the-art drilling rig. It was unveiled
for the first time at Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, the world’s largest
construction machinery trade fair.
The MITO 100 TB has already made a big impression in Canada, which
should come as no surprise considering it’s one of the biggest and strongest
drilling rigs in its class currently available. Weighing between 39 and 40
tonnes with accessories, it’s a behemoth compared to similar drilling rigs
that typically tip the scales between 26 and 30 tonnes.
Fraste sales manager Cristiano Marchioro says the MITO 100 TB is proof
that bigger is sometimes better. Due to its size, the rig has a more stable
The MITO 110 TB is Italian manufacturer Fraste’s latest offering
in drilling rigs and is one of the biggest machines in its class
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