21.02.2017

250t Grove for Hewitt

UK rental company J. Hewitt Crane Hire has taken delivery of a 250 tonne Grove GMK5250L All Terrain crane.

The single engine GMK5250L features a 70 metre, seven section main boom along with a 21 metre luffing bi-fold swingaway extension which comes with two additional lattice extension sections, taking it to 37 metres and providing a 110 metre maximum tip height. It is also fitted with a VIAB turbo clutch and integrated retarder, in order to eliminate both fluid overheating and clutch burning.
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Hewitt's new Grove GMK5250L

Paul Hewitt said: “We are delighted to be in possession of this flagship crane. One of the main reasons we purchased this crane was because it offers one of the longest booms in its class and is easy to manoeuvre, making it well suited to work on a variety of job sites which will provide a more efficient solution for our customers.”
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(L-R) Paul Hewitt with Jeremy Welford of Manitowoc

Operating since 1980, J. Hewitt Crane Hire is based in Middlesbrough and runs a fleet of over 30 cranes.