At the end of May, Steenhoff GmbH & Co. KG from Rhauderfehn in Ostfriesland, Northern Germany, took ownership of a GMK5250L-1, a strong and versatile five-axle crane from Grove, featuring 250 t capacity and 70 m long main boom. The equipment rental company purchased the GMK5250L-1 with a view to replacing its existing Grove GMK5130-2 model.

“Tower cranes have been getting bigger and heavier over the last few years. We’ll be able to get much more use out of our new GMK5250L-1 as we will also be able to use it to erect our large tower cranes. Our largest tower crane at the moment is a Potain MD 569 with an 80 m jib,” explained Martin Steenhoff, Managing Director of Steenhoff.

“Tower crane components often need to be lifted high up and a long way out. With the high capacity and long reach of our new 250-tonner, this will be a piece of cake.” The Grove GMK5250L-1 is a lean, mean lifting machine, capable of maneuvering 14.5 t loads within a 22 m radius using its long 70 m main boom. It’s also extremely compact and can comfortably be used on confined job sites thanks to its narrow 7.8 m maximum outrigger width.

“With the new GMK5250L-1 from Grove, we will be more cost-efficient, and up to date with the latest environmental technology,” Steenhoff added.

The GMK5250L-1 is powered by a 530 hp Mercedes engine that meets the latest Euromot 5 emissions standard and consumes up to 30 per cent less fuel than previous generations. The crane is also equipped with a VIAB Turbo Retarder clutch, which offers outstanding maneuverability and operator comfort, as well as enabling wear-free acceleration and braking.