17.04.2026

First 150t hybrid

Dutch international crane, heavy lift and haulage group Mammoet has taken delivery of the world’s first 150 tonne Grove GMK5150L-1e plug-in hybrid All Terrain crane.

Launched at Bauma last year, The GMK5150L-1e features a 60 metre main boom, while the GMK5150XL-1e has a 68.7 metre boom. Both models have the exact same load charts as the regular diesel versions and most of the componentry and features, including the CCS control system with boom configurator, and the MAXbase variable outrigger set up.

The new crane combines an electric powered superstructure with the regular five axle carrier. The hybrid system features a 180kWh battery pack that provides around five hours of emission-free operation. It can also be operated while plugged in and recharging, extending the continual operation to around 20 hours, depending on the application.

The crane can be recharged from both AC and DC power supplies or through an integrated 170kW generator in the carrier. The battery pack is also recharged while travelling between jobs, ideally using HVO fuel, helping reduce carbon emissions by up to 90 percent.

Mammoet operations manager Eelco de Leeuw said: “Sustainability is one of the key drivers of our business. In the Netherlands and beyond, requirements are increasing rapidly. Cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague already enforce zero-emission targets for many projects, and carbon footprints are increasingly evaluated before contracts are awarded.”

Manitowoc's mobile crane product manager Andreas Cremer added: “The battery capacity on this unit was carefully sized, following a comprehensive job profile analysis to ensure full operational coverage. Combined with the 'charge while driving' feature, these Plug-in Hybrid cranes deliver exceptional flexibility and independence - capable of handling the toughest jobs without relying on grid charging.”