Manitowoc to unveil new rough-terrain crane
01 March 2020
Manitowoc, a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions, is set to launch its new rough-terrain crane – the Grove GRT8120 – at the Conexpo 2020 construction trade show in Las Vegas, US, this month (March 10 to 14).
The latest in the GRT line of rough-terrain cranes that have grown in popularity due to their reliability and versatility on job sites, it is one of six brand-new cranes that the company is introducing at the Conexpo 2020 show along with several others making their North American debut.
The new GRT8120 features the longest boom and strongest load charts in its class, along with a new compact carrier design with flat decking for improved manoeuvrability, serviceability and job site access, says the company.
Combined, these features make the crane ideal for work in the petrochemical, construction and wind power industries, among others.
Based largely on the success of the GRT8100, the Grove GRT8120 has a capacity of 120 tonnes and a 197-ft main boom with a maximum height of 265 ft when equipped with the 57.6-ft bi-fold swingaway extension that comes in either manual or hydraulically offsettable configurations, it adds.
John Bair, the product manager for rough-terrain cranes at Manitowoc, says the crane’s features were largely driven by market demand, reflecting The Manitowoc Way, which is the company’s operating system that focuses on a commitment to innovation and velocity.
“Many of our customers wanted to fill a void in the 120-tonne class, and also increase their crane utilisation with easier transportability, greater reach and capacity, and improved access for serviceability,” explains Bair. “We were able to accomplish this through an all-new carrier design along with several other new features debuting on this crane. We’re happy to say that the 197-ft boom length and strong load charts put this crane at the top of its class.”
A new feature added to the GRT8120 is the MAXbase asymmetrical outrigger system for versatility in job site set-ups. This feature, combined with the lightweight, compact carrier and long boom, make this crane ideal for congested job sites that require maximum reach, he says.
A new, wider, full-vision cab with 20-degree tilt maximises operator comfort and visibility. From an operational perspective, the GRT8120 features the Boom Configurator mode that simplifies telescoping of the boom and provides on-board lift planning, it states.
Combined with its compact dimensions and its lightweight gross vehicle weight, the crane facilitates transport to job sites, needs minimal job site preparation and provides exceptional manoeuvrability, which should increase utilisation rates for many users. On the job site, it has a 15 mph (24.1 km/h) travel speed with full counterweight.
“For the GRT8120, we were also able to add smart sensing outrigger cylinders in lieu of string pots that, along with nearly every component on the crane, were tested well past industry standards at our Product Verification Center to ensure reliability on the job site. We’ve also added a wireless, handheld rigging remote for quick and easy set-up on site. And of course, this crane is outfitted with the CCS Crane Control System that improves efficiency and reduces training time,” he adds.
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