Bauma 2019 sees launch of GMK5250XL-1, GMK3050-2 and GMK3060L

First published at bauma - April 9, 2019

The GMK5250XL-1 is the longest five-axle all-terrain crane

Manitowoc is adding three new Grove all-terrain cranes to its range: the GMK5250XL-1, the GMK3050-2 and the GMK3060L.

The GMK5250XL-1 is an updated version of the GMK5250L with an additional 8.5m of boom. “This is the longest boom available on five axles,” said Andreas Cremer, global product director for all-terrain cranes at Manitowoc. “It’s the best solution for getting an almost-80m crane into tight sites.”

Like all Grove all-terrain cranes, the GMK5250L features Megatrak suspension and the Twin-Lock boom pinning system. It is also available with the MAXbase variable outrigger function.

The three-axle category GMK3060L has a seven-section boom with 48m of main boom and a maximum tip height of 65m when working with its full jib. It has been designed with a compact carrier to allow access into tight city-centre sites and congested projects.

The GMK3050-2 is an updated version of the three-axle GMK3050-1. It has a 40-m main boom, fast operating speeds and a single counterweight configuration for ease of use. Its engine and design have also been updated to meet the latest requirements of Euromot V, which also covers both Tier 4 Final and Tier 3 regulations in the US and the rest of the world.

Both the GMK5250XL-1 and GMK3060L offer the most compact footprint in their class according to Manitowoc, and both have best-in-class load charts when configured in taxi-mode, at 12tonnes per axle.

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