CraneTrader Grove Blog Archive

The job required a crane that could lift and hold 24-ton silo barrels and metal parts at 131 feet high as some of the metal parts were cut away; the GMK5250XL-1 filled the bill. ...

“Our largest crane was 400 tons (363 metric tons), which usually left us just shy of being able to service larger wind towers, so we recognized there was a need to upsize,” says A.W. ...

An upgrade to the GMK6400, the GMK6400-1 is well-suited for bridge, construction, and wind farm work, as well as energy and infrastructure applications. ...

“It’s a crane that will be a true game changer, surprising many customers with just how much more a 77-t all-terrain crane can achieve,” says Andreas Cremer, vice president of product management for mobile cranes at Manitowoc. ...

Cherubini Bridges and Structures positioned one crane at each corner of the bridge, and each crane was configured with a main boom and a large counterweight. ...

The new 175- and 130-ton all-terrain cranes will be on display in Munich from October 24 to 30. ...

Parent company Manitowoc says that precast concrete panel work is expected to grow 5.6% annually over the next five years due to its efficiency, cost reduction, speed, and quality consistency. ...

“Think of the TMS800-2 as a lighter version of the TMS9000-2, sharing the same ergonomic cab and having interchangeable counterweights, but with a shorter boom, a maximum capacity of 80 tons, and excellent roading capabilities,” says Grove’s J.J. ...

Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...

The 33rd edition of bauma, the world’s largest trade fair for construction equipment, will be held October 24 to 30 at the Messe München in Munich, Germany. ...

The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets. ...

The manufacturer now offers eight cranes in its 30- to 132-ton GHC series of telecrawlers, and the GHC85 is one of the midsize models. ...

“A milestone like this affords us the opportunity to look back and admire what has made Grove successful while inspiring us to drive toward our future goals,” says Aaron Ravenscroft, President and CEO of Grove’s parent company, Manitowoc. ...

All four of the new cranes will see use in and around Lyon, France, near Grove’s European parts depot. ...

Although no longer in production, Grove’s four-axle, 110-ton boom truck crane is still a popular model on the rental and resale fronts. ...

Owner Martin Corssen says his Grove cranes are hearty, very versatile, and are easy to set up, dismantle, and operate. ...

“We looked at the specs for the GMK5250XL-1 and were impressed with its capacity and the enhancements in the load charts, as well as its compact design,” says NessCampbell President John Anderson. ...

Sistermi’s fleet of Grove lifting equipment also includes rough-terrain cranes and carry deck compact industrial cranes; the addition of the new GMK5250XL-1 is part of the firm’s fleet renewal program. ...

The GMK5150L’s ability to drive to and enter a variety of jobsites is critical for oil and gas industry services specialist Central Trenec of Bogotá. ...

“We are looking forward to meeting our customers again face-to-face, getting the chance to talk with them and update each other on our business, expectations, and plans for the future,” says Manitowoc Italy Sales Director Enrico Angiolini. ...

The new crawler will make its in-person debut at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 28. ...

The company recently opened seven new locations in the U.S. and needed to stock them with a mix of rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes to increase the locations’ “rental readiness.” ...

The new 2.55-meter-wide cab, available on the GMK4090-1, GMK4100L-2, GMK5150-1, and GMK5150L-1, meets the latest European crash test requirements while providing more space and greater comfort for operators. ...

The watercourse project specialists at Terra Engineering & Construction have been using Grove cranes for nearly 20 years and rely on their minimal downtime to get jobs right on schedule. ...

Lift-All Crane Service values the most recent additions to its distinctive baby blue-colored fleet for their quick setup, responsive handling, and versatility. ...