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 News Release
April 24, 2007
Grove to reinforce market leading position
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| Grove announced at bauma 2007 it will launch the GMK5110-1, a new all-terrain which will reinforce the company’s market-leading position in the 100 t class. |
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Grove announced at bauma 2007 it will launch the GMK5110-1, a new
all-terrain which will reinforce the company’s market-leading position in the
100 t class. The five-axle crane has a 110 t maximum capacity and shares many
features with the company’s other recently-launched five-axle crane, the
GMK5130-2.
The crane has a five-section 51 m boom with MEGAFORM shaping for greater
rigidity and Grove’s patented TWIN-LOCK boom pinning system. An 11/18 m
swingaway jib offers additional reach. There are two 8 m inserts to boost reach
up to a maximum of 85 m. As with all Grove cranes, the jib may be offset – even
under load – via controls in the crane’s cab.
The crane will follow in the footsteps of the GMK5100, one of the most
successful five-axle all-terrain cranes of all time. Frans Vanwinkel, vice
president of sales and marketing for Manitowoc Crane Group in EMEA, said Grove
was building on its reputation.
“Grove’s leadership in the five-axle all-terrain crane category is built around
strength, reliability and productivity,” he said. “We have a number of
customers who have built their fleets around the returns they enjoyed from the
GMK5100. So we are expecting great things from the GMK5110-1. Initial market
response for the crane has reassured us the crane will be a success.”
The new crane fits between Grove’s 100 t GMK5095 and the 130 t GMK5130-2 on the
product range. Like both these cranes, one of the 5110-1’s best assets is its
strong load chart. Also featured on the GMK5110-1 is the carrier cab, launched
last year, which offers improved functionality, ergonomics, and comfort.
Control is managed by Grove’s ECOS system which is even extended to the carrier
cab. As expected, there are a range of other familiar features on the crane.
The independent MEGATRAK suspension, which offers better maneuverability, and
the EKS 5 Light load-monitoring system are among those additional
features.
Deliveries of the GMK5110-1 will begin in early 2008.
US Specification:
| USdesignation | Maximum
capacity | Maximum main
boom | Maximum tip
height |
| GMK
5125-1 | 125 USt | 167.2 ft. | 278.8 ft. |
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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