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For Immediate Release
13 October, 2005
Grove rough-terrains to grow in EMEA
Grove’s rough-terrain mobile crane range is among the most complete worldwide.
It features seven models ranging from 25 t (25 USt) to 120 t (130 USt)
capacity with tip heights varying from 33 m (108 ft) to 85 m (279 ft). These
cranes have devoted owners because of their excellent lift capabilities
(including pick and carry), user-friendly operation and tireless work ethic.
The biggest rough-terrain market in the world is the US, but outside that the
product’s popularity is growing at an assured rate. Grove is the global market
leader in rough-terrain cranes and prior to the opening of its new factory in
Italy, all its RT machines were built at the Manitowoc Crane Group – Shady
Grove facility in Pennsylvania, US. By moving some of its production to EMEA
through the Niella Tanaro plant, the company is looking to secure its
market-leading position by offering a more ‘local’ service to customers
outside the US, and in particular in Italy, which is the world’s second
largest RT market.
At Niella Tanaro, the first rough-terrain cranes to roll out the factory doors
will be RT530E models, with other models planned in the future. The RT530E is
one of the best-sellers in the range, with a rating of 30 t (30 USt) and a
full power boom which can extend to 29 m (95 ft). Maximum tip height for the
unit is 31.2 m (102 ft) and further reach can be attained through either a 7.9
m (26 ft) swingaway or a 7.9 m – 13.7 m (26 - 45 ft) telescopic swingaway.
Power comes from a 6-cylinder Cummins 6BT5.9L engine capable of generating 113
kW (152 hp) at 2500 rpm.
Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane Group in EMEA,
said the new factory further demonstrated the company’s commitment to
maintaining its market-leading position.
“This new facility at Niella Tanaro reinforces our commitment to the lifting
industry. Our ability to respond to the needs of the local market is what sets
us apart from our competitors. And it’s not just an ability to respond in a
manufacturing sense. We are able to respond from a sales standpoint with our
excellent dealer network and a service standpoint with the industry-leading
Manitowoc Crane CARE,” he said. “We are continually striving to offer better
service to our customers and we will continue to listen to what our customers
tell us and respond accordingly.”
The Grove rough-terrain range:
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Model
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Capacity
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Boom length
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Jib length
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Max tip height
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RT525E
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25 t (25 USt)
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22.9 m (75 ft)
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7.9 m (26 ft)
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33 m (108 ft)
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RT530E
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30 t (30 USt)
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29 m (95 ft)
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7.9 - 13.7 m (26 - 45 ft)
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45 m (148 ft)
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RT600E
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40 or 45 t (40 or 50 USt)
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32 m (105 ft)
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8.8 - 15.5 m (29 - 51 ft)
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49 m (161 ft)
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RT700E
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50 or 55 t (50 or 60 USt)
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33.5 m (110 ft)
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10.1 - 29.3 m (33 - 96 ft)
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65 m (213 ft)
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RT875E
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70 t (75 USt)
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39 m (128 ft)
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9.7 - 28.7 m (32 - 94 ft)
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70 m (230 ft)
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RT890E
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80 t (90 USt)
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43.2 m (142 ft)
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10 - 27 m (33 - 89 ft)
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72 m (236 ft)
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RT9130E
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120 t (130 USt)
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48.6 m (160 ft)
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11 - 34 m (36 - 112 ft)
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85 m (279 ft)
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About the Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one
of the world’s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global
construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile
telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube
machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the
company offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the
industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship
repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial
customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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