09.11.2021

New Grove dealer in Japan

Grove has appointed crane sales company G Machinery as distributor in Japan.

Based in Tokyo, G Machinery will provide the sales and support for all Grove All Terrain cranes throughout Japan, although the company says it expects its five and six axle models to be of particular interest due to their strong load charts and manoeuvrability.

Shortly after its appointment, G Machinery sold its first two cranes - a 150 tonne GMK5150L-1J and 250 tonne GMK5250XK-1J - to a ‘leading crane rental company’. The GMK5150L-1J features a 60 metre main boom and can handle 11.8 tonne at radius of up to 18 metres. The GMK5250XL-1J features a class leading 78.5 metre main boom. Both cranes feature Grove’s Megatrak suspension and Twin-Lock boom pinning system. The ‘J’ in the model number denominates the cranes have been modified specifically for the Japanese market.
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Shohei Konno of G Machinery with the latest Grove All Terrains to arrive in Japan

Marco Zucchet, sales director of Grove and Potain in Asia, said: “Our history in Japan stretches back over many decades but with the appointment of G Machinery as our distributor we see the opportunity to begin a new chapter in the country. Over the past five years we have also executed a series of rapid new product development that has given rise to some of the most advanced mobile cranes in the industry. With our presence in Japan now confirmed through G Machinery, we are in a perfect position to help mobile crane owners in the country gain a competitive advantage and boost their productivity and profitability for lifting operations.”

G Machinery president Shohei Konno added: “We see a lot of potential for Grove cranes in Japan. It’s one of the most famous mobile crane brands in the world and it is known locally for its high-quality products with proven reliability. We are delighted to have delivered the first two All Terrain cranes to one of the country’s best-known crane rental companies. The fact our first two units were sold to a company of this stature shows the high regard the market has for the Grove brand and points to an exciting future.”