German crane rental and heavy transport company Gustav Seeland has taken delivery of its second 250 tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 All Terrain crane.
The five axle crane features an eight section 78.5 metre main boom topped by an 18 metre bi-fold swingaway extension that can be extended to 34 metres with additional inserts. Features include Grove’s MAXbase variable outrigger setup, Megatrak suspension with all-wheel steering and twin lock boom pinning system. Power comes from a single HVO ready Stage V Mercedes diesel which is said to offer a 30 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to previous power units.
The crane lifting the ventilation unit
The crane went straight to work lifting a 4.5 tonne ventilation unit onto the roof of a 27 metre building set with 60 metres of boom at a radius of 31.5 metres.
Boom extended to 60 metres
Johann Evers, managing director of Gustav Seeland said: “We were pleased with the performance of our first Grove GMK5250XL-1, so it made sense to add a second. It’s an important part of the future direction of our company. Our Grove cranes have exceptional capabilities, which have enabled us to tackle more demanding jobs with greater efficiency. We look forward to continuing to push the boundaries with Grove.”
Hamburg based Seeland runs a fleet of All Terrain and self-erecting mobile tower cranes alongside spider and loader cranes. Established in 1932 the company has been in business for more than 90 years.
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