07.08.2026

250 tonner for Dewsbury & Proud

UK crane rental company Dewsbury & Proud has taken delivery of a 250 tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 All Terrain crane.

The five axle GMK5250XL-1 features a 78.5 metre eight section main boom plus a 17.8 metre bi-fold swingaway extension that can be extended to 33.8 metres with additional inserts, offering a maximum tip height of 109 metres. With the maximum 80 tonnes of counterweight, the crane can handle 9.9 tonnes on the fully extended main boom at a radius of up to 22 metres.

The company said: “Investing in the future, one machine at a time. The arrival of our new Grove GMK5250XL-1 represents another step in our ongoing commitment to maintaining a modern, reliable fleet, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standards of service to our customers.”

The company was founded in 1977, by Anthony Proud and Jeremy Dewsbury, and is based in Wolverhampton, with depots in Loughborough, Coventry and Stoke-On-Trent./ It runs more than 50 cranes in its fleet, supported by a team of 80 staff. Last year, it acquired Ellis Crane Hire, possibly making it the seventh largest crane rental company in the UK.

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