Only after a year of introduction of the new crane, Grove has already achieved selling the 100th unit of GMK5250L.Īrmbuster Autokran-Vermietung, based in Pilezhausen, has taken delivery of the 100th GMK5250L. Armbuster Autokran-Vermietung took delivery of the 100th GMK5250L in 2016. The new single-engine crane will be used on construction and other projects across the UK, including the erection of tower cranes in London.

Milestones Richard Baldwins took delivery of the first two units of GMK5250L in the UK on 2015

This allows the suspension to be controlled even while in a locked position. Some other features include all-wheel steering, Megatrak independent suspension and its Man-Machine Interface (MMI) system – which already featured on their 300 tonne GMK6300L and 400 tonnes GMK6400 all terrain. An optional self-rigging auxiliary hoist is available too, which eliminates the need for an assist crane. On-site, it can travel with its full 80 ton of counterweight in place. For countries with higher axles loadings (e.g UK – 16.5 tonnes), the crane is able to travel with 21 tonnes of counterweight onboard. With a lighter weight than the GMK5220, the crane’s 12-tonne axle loadings and configuration are said to be easier to move in countries with stricter axle loading requirements, such as USA, Canada, Norway, Australia and Japan. A newly designed superstructure cab, with new jog dial and joystick controllers, also features the company’s Crane Control System and Boom Configuration Mode, which allows the operator to input the lift parameters – radius, load and distance to be moved – before it calculates the best boom configuration and automatically extends to the required length.

Gmk5250l load chart