Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability. The new crane comes in response to customer demand for lightweight, flexible taxi cranes in the 90 t (100 USt) capacity class. It represents a generational upgrade over the previous GMK4080-1/GMK4100B, a popular all-terrain crane in Europe due to its versatility in applications, especially with rental companies. Manitowoc has also introduced the GMK4080-2, a similar crane with 80 t (90 USt) capacity. The GMK4090 will be released globally.

Andreas Cremer, Global Product Director of Grove all-terrain cranes, said the GMK4090 and the GMK4080-2 models are essentially the same crane, but the GMK4080-2 carries less counterweight, to match the load chart of its predecessor, the GMK4080-1/GMK4100B.

'The GMK4090 has been designed with flexibility and manoeuvrability as main focuses,' he said. 'With its best-in-class taxi load chart and compact footprints, this crane will be ideal for a variety of jobs, such as general construction and plant maintenance work. Various counterweight options also give it versatility in roading, which can increase efficiency and return on investment for many owners.'

The GMK4090 offers a 51 m (167 ft), six-section MEGAFORM boom that utilises Grove's TWIN-LOCK pinning system. Boosting its overall reach is a 9/15 m (49 ft) bi-fold swing-away jib that can be extended with a 6 m (20 ft) boom extension for a total jib length of 21 m (69 ft).

The new taxi model also offers excellent roadability and travel features, according to the company.