The best way to know your products fit customer expectations is to get their feedback. That’s what Manitowoc did to ensure its Grove GRT9165 rough-terrain crane had the features and reliability that owners and operators demand.
The GRT9165 has the longest reach and highest capacity – 165 tons – of Grove’s rough-terrain lineup and was built to help increase efficiency and maintain low ownership costs. It has a 205-foot, six-section MEGAFORM boom with TWIN-LOCK boom pinning system. The design gives it exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. A 58.4-foot manual or hydraulic swing away jib is available to boost overall reach and can be extended further by adding a 26.2-foot lattice insert. Either jib can be offset up to 50 degrees for added versatility.
Four steering modes increase job site maneuverability and make crane positioning easier. Getting to the site and ready to work is quick and easy with the crane’s compact transport height and self-rigging, removable components. A wireless rigging remote aids in fast, convenient setup.
Grove said on the GRT9165 introduction that it “represents the latest advances in Grove’s technology, including features that have been developed specifically in response to customer demand. The GRT9165 continues our trend of offering class-leading advantages on large-capacity cranes. The crane’s longer reach in particular will help lifters to bid for and complete more jobs with a single crane, increasing their capabilities.”
Exceptional comfort
User input also led to a wider, full-vision cab that provides exceptional operator comfort, visibility and productivity. Redesigned armrests and 20-degree cab tilt maximize the operator experience. Additional comfort features include electronic seat adjustments, a high-output heating and cooling system, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel.
Like other Grove models, the GRT9165 has the innovative Crane Control System (CCS) that offers a user-friendly interface, two full graphic displays mounted independently for easy adjustment, and an arm rest jog dial for convenient navigation and data input. The system allows the electronic controllers to be programmed by the operator for specific speed and reaction.
