LARGEST HYDRAULIC CRAWLER

Grove’s new GHC140 provides improved load capacities to handle heavier lifts

Grove’s new GHC140 hydraulic crawler crane is the manufacturer’s biggest yet and delivers improved load capacities that enable users to complete heavier lifts. At the same time, it provides the maneuverability of the smaller models in Grove’s hydraulic carrier line. The new model has a 171-foot, six-section, pinned boom with a maximum capacity of 140 tons.

Companies with applications in utility work, alternative energy sources, tunnel construction, barge work and storage-tank construction will find the crane especially useful, as it fits easily onto a variety of jobsites, according to Manitowoc. The GHC140 has a pin telescoping boom, so operators can accomplish a variety of lifts at various radii, enabling them to reach greater heights than they previously could with other GHC models.

“The Grove GHC line has grown in popularity through the years due to its reliability on the jobsite and best-in-class features,” said JJ Grace, Manitowoc Product Manager for GHC cranes. “This latest model stems from discussions with customers who like using our telescopic crawler cranes but need improved load charts.”

When configured with the 49.3-foot offsettable bi-fold swingaway, it has a maximum tip height of 229.7 feet. Introducing new 1.5-degree load charts, the GHC140 offers the ability to pick and carry at 100 percent of its load chart on inclinations up to 4 degrees, and it can swing loads a full 360 degrees.

Ready for any environment

The GHC140’s crawler tracks allow for navigation in tough conditions such as swampy or mountainous terrain. The undercarriage is powered by two-speed hydrostatic drive motors. The track side frames can be hydraulically extended and retracted, providing three track spans with lifting capabilities at each span, adding versatility to find the best combination of crane width and lifting capacity.

Transporting the crane to the jobsite can be done in as little as four loads, and once there, the GHC140 can self-assemble the counterweight and the crawlers. Amenities in the 20-degree tilting cab include an air-suspension, heated seat; a climate-control system; 7-inch screen for viewing the hoist; rear and right-side camera feeds; an intuitive graphical RCL system; and precise electronic load-sensing joystick controls.

“Grove’s efforts on the new GHC140 have positioned it to really outpace the competition where it counts,” shared Rickey Bailey, Kirby-Smith Vice President, Crane Division. “We are looking forward to the customer acceptance of this machine and its impact in the telescopic crawler market.”

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