With 200-ton capacity, new GHC200 crane increases ability to compete for and win jobs that require higher lifting capabilities

Manitowoc’s largest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane, the GHC200, features a 200-ton capacity and a 185-foot main boom.

The new telescoping crawler crane delivers heavy-duty lifting power in applications that require high capacity at various radii in tough jobsite conditions, such as swampy and mountainous terrain.

“As jobs get more challenging, higher load charts are needed to accomplish them,” said JJ Grace, Manitowoc’s product manager for GHC cranes. “We are excited to bring the GHC200 to the market because it will increase the ability to compete for and win jobs that require higher lifting capacities. It is an ideal crane for general construction and renewable energy, for example, because of its strength and increased pick-and-carry capabilities.”

The GHC200 offers new features to the range, such as an additional 90% pinning location on the boom sections for increased capacity and versatility when setting up the crane. When configured with the 71.5-foot manual or hydraulic swingaway extension, it reaches a maximum tip height of 265.7 feet. Featuring out of level load charts, the GHC200 offers the ability to pick and carry at 100% of its load chart on inclinations of up to 4 degrees, and it can swing loads a full 360 degrees.

The main and auxiliary hoists include drum rotation and third wrap indicators, with 26-millimeter wire rope, providing a maximum permissible single-line pull of 29,765 pounds.

The GHC200 can be transported to a jobsite in six to seven loads and offers quick self-assembly. Operators will appreciate in-cab amenities, including a large air suspension heated seat, a climate control system for added comfort, and cameras providing hoist, rear and right-side views. A 20-degree tilting cab provides high visibility and increased operator ergonomics when working at high angles with an extended boom.