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 News Release
Jan. 18, 2008
New Grove GMK5225 all-terrain crane at CONEXPO 2008
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| The GMK5225 combines strong performance with easy transport and setup. |
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Manitowoc will introduce the new Grove GMK5225 all-terrain crane at CONEXPO 2008, March 11 – 15 in Las Vegas. The crane is appearing for the first time internationally and adds to Grove’s impressive five-axle range of all-terrain cranes. It also sets new standards in its class.
The crane has a rating of 225 USt in the US, while for markets outside the US it has a 170 t rating and is designated GMK5170. It boasts the strongest load chart in the 200 – 230 USt class and also has the longest boom in its class at 210 ft.
Andreas Cremer, regional product manager for Grove all-terrain cranes in the Americas, said the GMK5225 offered performance and productivity advantages.
“Customers in the US and across the Americas are continually looking at ways to maximize work for their cranes. That ambition is built into the latest range of cranes, the GMK5225 in particular,” he said. “Of course they want strength and reach, but they also want a crane that is easy to move, easy to set-up and can cover a wide range of applications. We have built all of those considerations into the GMK5225.”
The GMK5225 can achieve tip heights of up to 328 ft when working with jib extensions. It has axle spacings specifically designed for US market requirements. It also offers maximum on-site flexibility with a choice of four outrigger width settings.
A Cummins engine is available as an option, although the machine at CONEXPO 2008 will feature the standard Mercedes engine. This choice of engines will appeal to crane owners in the US, as will the optimum on-road/off-road performance that comes from the engine combined with the Allison transmission and two-speed transfer case.
Also featured on the GMK5225 is: Megatrak suspension, ECOS electronic control, all-wheel steer and TWIN-LOCK boom pinning.
| Designation | Maximum capacity | Maximum boom | Maximum tip height | Maximum counterweight |
| GMK5225 | 225 USt | 210 ft | 328 ft | 58 USt |
| GMK5170 | 170 t | 64 m | 100 m | 53 t |
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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