Grove unveils GRT655 rough-terrain crane

The new Grove GRT655 rough-terrain crane includes features most commonly associated with much larger cranes. The crane was unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 on Tuesday. “We have loaded the GRT655 with features that companies usually see on cranes in larger capacity classes,” said Paul Cutchall, product manager for rough-terrain cranes at Manitowoc, which operates Grove.
March 10, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
The GRT655 includes features typically associated with larger cranes.

The new Grove GRT655 rough-terrain crane includes features most commonly associated with much larger cranes. The crane was unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 on Tuesday.

“We have loaded the GRT655 with features that companies usually see on cranes in larger capacity classes,” said Paul Cutchall, product manager for rough-terrain cranes at 2123 Manitowoc, which operates Grove.

“This will help lifters to bid for and complete more jobs with a single crane, increasing both their capabilities and return on investment in the crane.”

Manitowoc has billed several new products as “longer, stronger, faster.” That was the case with the GRT655 as well.

The GRT655 is a 50-tonne capacity crane that features a 34.8-metre, four-section, full-power boom. The boom is greaseless, which helps reduce maintenance costs.

The long-boom version of the crane, the GRT655L, is on display at Manitowoc’s booth, and it boasts a 43-metre, five-section, greaseless boom – giving it a reach advantage of 8.32 metres over the closest competing model, Manitowoc said. This longer boom gives it a maximum working radius of 36 metres, and a 3% greater chart capacity than competing cranes at that radius.

Both the GRT655 and GRT655L offer up to 12% stronger chart capacities than competing cranes in this class, further reinforcing the cranes’ strength for the rental market, Manitowoc said.

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