Grove is to formally upgrade its 400 tonne GMK6400-1 six axle All Terrain crane to the 450 tonne GMK6450-1
The new Grove GMK 6450-1
The new model retains most of the 400 tonner’s specifications and structure, including the five section 60 metre main boom, to which the 79 metres of luffing jib can be added for a 136 metre maximum tip height. Other features included Maxbase variable outrigger set up system and the Grove Mega Wing Lift self-rigging Superlift system, which increases capacities when installed by up to 70 percent on the main boom and up to 400 percent on the luffing jib.
The GMK6450-1 has been designed with wind power projects in mind that require flexible set-up distances to the turbine and the ability to lift heavy loads at steep vertical angles. It can lift in wind speeds of up to nine metres a second, with its full luffing jib installed.
Andreas Cremer, vice president product and project management said: “Over the past two years, we have seen a growing demand for a name change from our global customer base. We reviewed the crane’s performance, which resulted in a new model, the GMK6450-1.”
Vertikal Comment
Grove has been delivering the GMK 6400 with a 450 tonne rating for some time, mostly to customers who point out that in all other areas it competes to larger cranes and probably making it a conditon of an order?
Based on that feedback and to avoid confusion it has taken the decision to formalise the change.
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