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After announcing the launch of a new 130 t capacity GMK5130-1 (known as the GMK5165 in the US and rated at 165 USt) all-terrain crane at bauma 2004, Grove has now unveiled the first machines, delivered to customers at a Gala Premiere event held at the Manitowoc Crane Group’s sales and service facility in Langenfeld, Germany. Two of the first new GMK5130-1s were on display; one in the colors of Dutch crane rental company RIWAL (sister company Hovago), the first to be delivered in Europe; and another headed to Australia. There was also a gathering of more than 200 customers from across Europe at the event – all interested in the new addition to the Grove all-terrain range. Attending were a group from Germany, and customers from as far away as Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, the UK, CIS, and Scandinavian countries. Grove has already made a worldwide impact in the 5-axle all-terrain crane market with the best-selling 100 t capacity GMK5100 (known as the GMK5120B in the US and rated at 120 USt). This is in part due to Grove’s commitment to the Taxi-Maxi ‘two cranes in one’ concept: the ‘Taxi’ crane with its ready-to-work specification at 12t per axle, and the ‘Maxi’ with full counterweight and ultimate performance. The addition of the new 130 t capacity machine to the range, with some significant additional features and benefits, will make the GMK5130-1 one of the most versatile and best-performing cranes available in the over 100 t class. A new six-section 60 m (197 ft) MEGAFORM™/ TWIN-LOCK™ main boom is the major feature of the GMK5130-1 specification (compared to the 51 m (167 ft) five-section boom of the GMK5100). Along with this extra length of boom, the GMK5130-1 also provides an exceptional lift capacity of 10 t (11 USt) with the boom fully extended. The hydraulic-luffing, swingaway jib is one of the highlights of the GMK range. On the new GMK5130-1, an 11-18 m (36-59 ft) full-power luffing, swingaway, plus inserts, makes possible jib lengths up to 32 m (105 ft). The crane has a maximum possible tip height of 95 m (312 ft), and a maximum lift capacity of 1.9 t (2.09 USt). A manual offset version of the swingaway is also available. The GMK5130-1 also provides no less than 13 different counterweight combinations, up to 40.1 t (44 USt), allowing maximum versatility, and especially useful for compliance with different international axle-weight requirements. In the European 12 t per-axle (and 10x8x10) ‘Taxi’ configuration, fully equipped with 8.5 t (9.35 USt) counterweight, 16.00R25 tires, 11-18 m swingaway jib and hook-block, the machine is ready to travel and operate, completely independently. In the ‘Maxi’ configuration, with up to 40.1 t of counterweight, optimum lift capacities throughout the load chart are achieved for heavy-lift applications. The GMK5130-1 also benefits from the newly styled crane cab, which is also featured on other recently introduced models, including the GMK3055 and GMK4075-1. Other features are the ECOS (electronic crane operating system) and EKS5 (Light) load monitoring systems in a new console. The same ECOS technology is now also used in the carrier cab to ergonomically centralize controls and instrumentation. The popular GMK5100 remains in production, but the new 130 t (143 USt), five-axle model GMK5130-1, with its higher maximum lift capacity and longer boom and jib combinations is intended to provide an even wider choice for customers in the 100 t plus range. Other GMKs on display Other cranes from the GMK range were also on display at the Langenfeld Open Day, notably the latest additions such as the 80 t rated GMK4075-1 (known as the GMK4090-1 in the US and rated at 90 USt) and the 55t (60 USt) GMK3055. They all now have the same distinctive new GMK crane cab and controls, with the EKS5 (Light) and ECOS systems, as well as Grove’s MEGAFORM™ (U-shaped) main boom, with TWIN-LOCK™ single-cylinder, telescopic, pinned-boom extension system. They also all feature Grove’s unique MEGATRAK™ all-wheel-steer independent suspension system. Other attractions at the Open Day The Langenfeld Open Day was themed similar to a German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt), the traditional pre-Christmas festival held in towns across Germany during December. Features at the Open Day included:
Live demonstrations of the MEGATRAK™ suspension system were held, as well as a routine showing the convenience of the hydraulic-luffing, swing-away jib system available on all GMK cranes. Philippe Cohet, new executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane Group’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, said, “This is the first product launch since my joining the Manitowoc Crane Group, and it has been particularly rewarding for me to see the development progression and the successful introduction of these fine new all-terrain models. I am especially proud of the continuously increasing commitment to build a quality product, and to hear such encouraging comments from satisfied customers. It’s comforting also, as a newcomer to the industry, to realize that we are building such a strong platform, with new products and industry-leading support services, upon which we can take the business forward in the future.” About the Manitowoc CompanyThe 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 foodservice equipment in the 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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