Crane rental company Skylift Crane Services is depending on the Grove GMK4100L-1 long-boom series of all-terrain cranes to perform jobs at a congested site in downtown Melbourne . At just 2.55 m wide and 13.42 m long, the crane is easier to manoeuvre than five-axle alternatives, yet its 100 t capacity and 60 m Megaform boom mean it has the strength and reach to take on lifts more commonly associated with larger cranes.
Dave Bresnehan, Owner of Skylift Crane Services, said the GMK4100L-1 has the versatility to fit on any range of urban projects. ?We need smaller cranes with higher capacities and greater boom length as well as flexible outrigger positioning,? he said. ?So the four-axle GMK4100L-1 is a great fit. While it has a maximum capacity of 100 t, its footprint is similar to the 80 t cranes in our fleet. It also works well as a taxi crane and has extra boom, so it offers superior mobility and reach.?

With its jib attachments, maximum tip height on the GMK4100L-1 is 89 m, while its single engine design means the roadable weight can be as low as 45.8 t. The crane also features Manitowoc's Crane Control System (CCS), which Bresnehan highlighted as a standout feature.

Andrew Gray, Sales Manager for Manitowoc in Australia, said ongoing urban development in Australia made the GMK4100L-1 an attractive choice for rental companies.