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 News Release
November 6, 2007
Grove mobile cranes help steady the ship in Florida
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| The two Grove cranes belong to Crane Rental Corp. based in Orlando, Florida. |
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Two Grove cranes were central to a smooth barge offload at an industrial
facility near St. Petersburg, Florida, US. The two Grove cranes belong to Crane
Rental Corp. based in Orlando, Florida.
The two cranes on the project were an RT875E rough-terrain crane and a
GMK5240 (known as the GMK5200 outside the US). The GMK5240’s role on the job
was to ensure the barge remained stable while two 500,000 lb (227 t) generators
were unloaded. The RT875E provided equipment for the ballast crew on the barge
including welding equipment and water pumps. It also placed Crane Rental
Corp.’s 40 ft (12 m) barge ramp between the barge and the edge of the dock.
Jeff Fisher, project manager at Crane Rental Corp., said each Grove crane
had a specific task and both performed well.
“We used the Grove GMK5240 as a deadman to steady the barge during the
offload while the RT875E loaded equipment for the ballast crew,” he said.
“Moving any heavy load from water to land requires close control and detailed
planning. Our Grove cranes performed very well and gave us the precision
control we needed. Our crew was well-briefed ahead of the job and their focus
on safety and correct procedures ensured the job ran smoothly.”
The unloading process took less than a day to complete.
The RT875E is a 75 USt (68 t) crane with a four-section 128 ft (39 m) main
boom, featuring MEGAFORM shaping for additional strength. Tip height can reach
232 ft (70.6 m) with the addition of jib sections. The crane has improved
operator comfort and visibility through its E-Series cab which can tilt to
20?.
The GMK5240 has a rating of 240 USt or 200 t in markets outside the US. It
has a main boom that can extend to 197 ft (60 m) while extensions offer
increased reach of up to 125 ft (38 m). The crane can accommodate up to 154,300
lb (70 t) of counterweight and among its other benefits is Grove’s MEGATRAK
independent suspension system for greater ground clearance.
Crane Rental Corp. is a family-owned business that started out in 1960 and
since that time has grown into the region’s leading crane rental company. It
owns a number of Grove mobile cranes and Manitowoc crawler cranes in its
extensive fleet.
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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