Manitowoc Grove GCK3045 Mobile Crane

February 7, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc Grove GCK3045 Mobile Crane

Grove GCK3045, the newest mobile crane that Manitowoc launched during 2009 has a single cab, and its compact dimensions make it ideally suited to working indoors or in crowded urban settings. The GCK3045 has a maximum capacity of 45 t and a 34 m boom with optional twist jib. This 6.3 m/10.2 m jib can rig within the crane’s 2.55 m width as opposed to more conventional jibs which must “swing out” of the crane’s width to set up. Other dimensions... 

New Grove GSK55 Manitowoc Cranes

December 30, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
New Grove GSK55 Manitowoc Cranes

The Grove GSK55 combines the upperworks of a Grove GMK3055 all-terrain crane with a specially-designed truck chassis that acts as a trailer. The truck chassis on the GSK55 has its own 104 kW engine to provide full power to all crane functions. It has a standard design so it does not need to be married to any particular brand of tractor. This is particularly useful for companies, such as Sönke Jordt, that operate fleets of trucks. With two axles on... 

Manitowoc Grove GSK55 Mobile Crane

December 19, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc Grove GSK55 Mobile Crane

The Grove GSK55 combines the upperworks of a Grove GMK3055 all-terrain crane with a specially-designed truck chassis that acts as a trailer. The truck chassis on the GSK55 has its own 104 kW engine to provide full power to all crane functions. It has a standard design so it does not need to be married to any particular brand of tractor. This is particularly useful for companies, such as Sönke Jordt, that operate fleets of trucks. With two axles on... 

Groves help with restoration of buildings destroyed by earthquake

November 21, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Groves help with restoration of buildings destroyed by earthquake

Two all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc’s Grove brand are working to rebuild the central Italian city of L’Aquila, which means “the eagle”, after it suffered extensive damage from an earthquake in early 2009. High performing GMK5220 cranes have been recruited for the delicate resurrection of the prestigious San Massimo cathedral and the historic Piazza del Duomo both of which were severely damaged when the earthquake, which measured 6.3 on the... 

Manitowoc Introduces China-built Range of Crawler Cranes

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc Introduces China-built Range of Crawler Cranes

Manitowoc Cranes has introduced a new 100 t capacity crawler crane to the Chinese market. Recent infrastructure development projects have made China one of the fastest-growing construction equipment markets in the world. The new crane, called the MLC100, is a world-class crawler crane engineered by Manitowoc in China. The company will back the crane with Manitowoc Crane Care’s China-based field technicians and local contact center. The MLC100 is... 

Full Tower Crane Training comes to Shady Grove

November 2, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Full Tower Crane Training comes to Shady Grove

The latest aid to on-site training is a Potain MDT 178 topless tower crane located close to the classrooms at Shady Grove. High Resolution Photograph Manitowoc Crane Care’s state-of-the-art training facility at its Shady Grove, Pa., U.S., facility now offers a complete range of tower crane training programs. The training program is a direct response to customer demand, and Manitowoc Crane Care is now able to offer a level of tower crane training... 

Manitowoc new Grove Industrial Crane at ICUEE

October 13, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc new Grove Industrial Crane at ICUEE

The YB7725 is a 25 USt capacity industrial crane and features a 71 ft four-section boom with a 17 ft offsettable swingaway extension. Visitors to the International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo in Louisville, Ky., will have the chance to see the latest addition to the Grove YardBoss industrial crane line – the YB7725. This 25 USt capacity industrial crane features a 71 ft four-section boom with a 17 ft offsettable swingaway extension.... 

Manitowoc Grove GCK3045

May 4, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc Grove GCK3045

The Manitowoc Grove GCK3045 has a 45 t maximum capacity and a 34 m boom. It also has a smooth running lower works which offers road speeds of up to 80 km/h, for swift movement between job sites, and features such as crab and cramp steering, for better on-site maneuverability. The GCK3045 offers a number of innovations that make it a uniquely advanced and flexible crane:• No additional counterweight needed. Designers located the 330 kW engine in... 

Manitowoc GCK3045 Grove mobile crane

April 1, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc GCK3045 Grove mobile crane

Manitowoc is launching a Grove mobile crane, the GCK3045, which will open up new jobs for customers in a wide range of city center and indoor industrial projects. The crane is the first from Manitowoc’s Grove brand that is ideally suited for work in congested urban areas. These cranes are often referred to as city cranes. It was designed with a focus on maximizing possible applications for greater utilization. The crane is a compact three-axle,... 

Manitowoc to launch new range leader in Potain MDT cranes

February 4, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Manitowoc to launch new range leader in Potain MDT cranes

The largest MDT tower crane from Manitowoc’s Potain brand will launch in early 2009. The MDT 368 is available in two versions, the MDT 368 L12, with a 12 t maximum capacity, and the MDT 368 L16, with a 16 t maximum capacity. Carlos Monteiro, senior product manager for tower cranes at Manitowoc, said the new crane combines existing features that are popular with customers with some new modifications. “Our MDT customers like the fast erecting and...