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All-terrain crane

Grove GMK5250XL-1

The Grove GMK5250XL-1 is a 250 tonne, five axle all-terrain crane with a 78.5m main boom, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.

Maximum capacity
250 tonnes
Main boom
13.4m to 78.5m
Swingaway jib
11.2m or 17.8mBi-fold, up to 33.8m with 8m extensions, optional
Maximum tip height
81mOn the main boom
Counterweight
80 tonnes
Axle lines
5

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First page of the Grove GMK5250XL-1 specification sheet

Grove GMK5250XL-1 specification sheet
Load charts, working range diagrams, dimensions and axle loads. PDF, 40 pages, 3.5MB.

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Specification

Item Specification
Manufacturer Grove (Manitowoc)
Model GMK5250XL-1
Type All-terrain crane
Maximum capacity 250 tonnes (over rear with special equipment)
Main boom 13.4m to 78.5m, eight section TWIN-LOCK
Boom angle -1.5 to +82 degrees
Maximum tip height 81m on the main boom
Swingaway jib Optional bi-fold 11.2m or 17.8m, hydraulic offset and luffing under load 0 to 50 degrees, controlled from the crane cab; optional 8m boom and 8m jib extensions, maximum total length 33.8m
Counterweight 80 tonnes in various sections (50 tonnes within 3.00m vehicle width), hydraulic removal system; interchangeable slabs
Outriggers 4 double hydraulically telescoping beams with vertical cylinders, automatic levelling; MAXbase variable outrigger positioning optional
Axle lines 5, all steered, lines 2, 4 and 5 driven (10 x 6 x 10; 10 x 8 x 10 optional)
Tyres and width 385/95 R25 (14.00 R25) standard; optional 445/95 R25; optional 525/80 R25 at 3.10m vehicle width
Suspension MEGATRAK independent hydropneumatic, all wheels, with hydraulic lockout
Engine Mercedes-Benz OM471LA diesel, 6 cylinders, 390kW at 1,700rpm; Euromot 5 / Tier 4 final
Transmission Mercedes G 280, 16 forward and 2 reverse, 2-stage transfer case with water retarder; VIAB turbo retarder clutch optional
Control and safety Crane Control System (CCS) with graphic display, load moment and independent anti-two-block system with control lever lock-out, Crane Star telematics
Ownership Supplied. Our owned cranes are the electric pick and carry machines

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer published specification sheet for this model and are given as a guide only. Machines vary by build, options and configuration, and figures can change without notice. Nothing on this page forms part of a contract or a lift plan: the crane, its configuration and its load chart are confirmed when we quote and plan your lift.

Grove GMK5250XL-1 compared with similar cranes

This craneGrove GMK5250XL-1Grove GMK5250LGrove GMK5250L-1Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1
Maximum capacity250 tonnes250 tonnes250 tonnes250 tonnes
Main boom13.4m to 78.5m13.3m to 70m13.3m to 70m13.1m to 60m
Swingaway jib11.2m or 17.8m12m or 21m12m or 21mNot stated
JibNot statedNot statedNot statedUp to 50m
Maximum tip height81m73m73mNot stated
Counterweight80 tonnes80 tonnes80 tonnes68 to 88 tonnes
Axle lines5555
More detailDownload spec sheetView Grove GMK5250LView Grove GMK5250L-1View Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1

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