It’s an independent suspension without a solid axle underneath. “At Manitowoc we like to think we take the lead with innovative technology and the Megatrak suspension system is a good example. The GMK5250L was the first of the new generation of cranes with the single engine and it allowed for a much stronger and lighter crane with an efficient engine. But in 2015, shipments of the GMK 5250L – a completely new five-axle 250t machine – began arriving in Australia. “Not all new, low emission engines fit into the cranes existing envelop which leads to major redesigns which can lead to a lull in terms of product releases. “To fit a new engine into an existing range might sound straight forward, but it isn’t,” Stewart said. These increasingly strict requirements has meant a redesign of the all terrain range seen in Australia.

This includes Manitowoc and the Grove mobile crane products. John Stewart, VP and General Manager of the Manitowoc Australian operation, provides an insight into his company’s work on new products, the engineering involved and how the local market has received them.Ĭrane manufacturers must comply with the wide range of European and American road regulations and emission standards to sell cranes.

This seems to be what happened with its Grove all terrain line-up. John Stewart walks Cranes and Lifting through the range and highlights how well it has been received.Īs a crane manufacturer on the global stage Manitowoc has to ensure that new product releases comply with various and differing regulations found in the major markets. Manitowoc’s new generation Grove all terrains are stronger, lighter and feature an emissions compliant single engine.

Gmk5250l load chart