Grove is refreshing its line of carrydeck cranes, rolling out a new generation of Tier 4 Final machines that comply with North American emissions standards. New cranes from the carrydeck line will begin with the naming GCD, reflecting Grove carrydeck. A number that represents the capacity of the crane in US tons will follow.
The first new Tier 4-compliant carrydeck crane will be the GCD25. Available to the North American market immediately, it features a Cummins QSB4.5L Tier 4 Final engine. The 25-ton capacity GCD25 features a best-in-class, four-section 71-ft. boom with an optional 17-ft. boom extension. It has four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering capabilities. A four-position pivoting boom head enables the crane to work in situations that require low head clearance.
The crane is very easy to transport, weighing in at a best-in-class 22.7 tons. Its out-and-down outriggers can be set up in several distinct modes to meet a wide variety of job site requirements. Maximum tip height on the crane is 95 ft.
Grove will launch new carrydeck crane models, for each class offered, throughout the remainder of 2016 and into early 2017, reported Justin Pilgrim, global product director for boom trucks & carrydeck cranes.