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Manitowoc-owned crane manufacturer, Grove, is currently celebrating two milestones: the sale of its 200th GMK6300L, and the sale of its 50th GMK6400.
Grove says that the landmark sales make the all-terrain cranes the best-selling models in their respective classes. Moreover, the GMK6300L and the GMK6400 only went into production in 2011 and 2013, respectively, making them two of the biggest success stories in the manufacturer’s history.
“These two cranes set new benchmarks for what all-terrain cranes can do – and we are very proud, not only of them, but of the people who design and build them,” commented Andreas Cremer, Manitowoc’s global product director for all-terrain and truck-mounted cranes.
“Our designers and engineers are true innovators with decades of experience who listen to customers and create new concepts that push the boundaries of what all-terrain cranes can do. Our work never stops, and we look forward to introducing more innovations and reaching further milestones in the future,” he added.
Grove’s GMK6300L sports an 80m boom with a 300-tonne capacity. It was introduced at bauma 2010 in Germany, and the first orders were placed soon after. The 400-tonne capacity GMK6400, meanwhile, offers a 60m boom that can be extended to 134m with a luffing jib.
The 200th GMK6300L was sold to Austrian transport and lifting specialist, Felbermayr. The company will add the crane to its 400-strong European fleet.
“We have operated Grove cranes for many years, and we are delighted to be playing a part in helping Manitowoc reach this milestone,” said Thomas Stocker, crane manager at Felbermayr.
“The crane will be a welcome addition to our large fleet, and we expect its industry-leading capabilities to make it a very busy machine,” he said.
Meanwhile, German crane company Gebr. Markewitsch purchased the 50th GMK6400. The unit is now the largest mobile crane in the company’s fleet, and will work on a wide range of projects from its base in Nuremberg.
