bauma '04.2016

Apr 12, 2016

At its booth on the southern tip of the vast stretches of this year’s Bauma trade show here in Munich, Manitowoc has introduced there new Grove all-terrain cranes.

First up are the 150 t, five-axle GMK5150 and 5150L which Manitowoc says feature the strongest taxiing configuration in their class.

On the surface, these cranes feature an updated look with a new, more ergonomic Mercedes carrier cab.

The new more compact design also boasts improved maneuverability. The 5150 has a 51-meter (167-foot) boom while the 5150L has a 60m (197-foot) boom. An 18m (60-ft.) bi-fold, swing-away jib boosts overall reach on both cranes and can be extended with an 8m (26-foot) boom extension and an 8m jib extension for a total jib length of 34m (111.5 ft.).

The jib also offers an improved offset of 50 degrees.

Both the 5150 and 5150L are powered by a single engine. The Tier 4 Final six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz OM471LA produces 523 horsepower at 1,700 rpm and saves on weight to allow the crane to be outfitted with more counterweight.

Max counterweight for both machines is 45 t, allowing for a 20-percent overall load chart increase from their predecessor, the GMK5130-2. In taxiing configuration, the 5150 can carry up to 10.2 t of counterweight, while the 5150L can carry up to 7.9 t.

With the boom fully extended, the 5150L has a capacity of 11.6 t, making it ideal for tower crane assembly and other applications where strength at height is necessary.

https://www.equipmentworld.com/equipment/article/14964967/manitowoc-intros-grove-gmk5150l-4100l-1-all-terrain-cranes-with-improved-controls-new-cab-better-fuel-economy