Grove launches the new GRT8100-1 rough-terrain crane

This exciting upgrade of the hugely popular GRT8100 will be available from 2023 and offers a series of improvements over the original GRT8100. Many of the enhancements stem from a new chassis that shares commonality with the chassis from the proven 120 t capacity GRT8120. There’s also an updated engine and transmission package, and a new, wider cab with enhanced operating features. “The GRT8100 has been a popular choice with customers worldwide. With the GRT81001, we have taken a great crane and made it even better,” said Federico Lovera, product manager for rough-terrain, industrial, and lattice boom crawler cranes at Manitowoc. “The new Grove GRT8100-1 will go into production at our U.S. and Italian factories simultaneously, allowing deliveries to customers around the world to begin in early Q2 next year.” The 100 t (100 USt) capacity GRT8100-1 features the same impressive 360° load charts as its predecessor. It also maintains the same overall dimensions, counterweight, and five-section, 12 - 47 m (39.2 - 154.3 ft) full-power MEGAFORM® boom. However, with the new chassis on the GRT8100-1 customers have the option to integrate the highly flexible MAXbase variable position outrigger system, which offers up to 15% capacity improvements in certain configurations. MAXbase also greatly simplifies setup on congested jobsites, with each of the four hydraulically telescoping outriggers extended over a range of symmetric and asymmetric positions.

Also new to the outrigger design is an auto-level feature for easy jobsite set-up, as well as Manitowoc’s smart, length-sensing Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS).

Access all areas

The new carrier paves the way for a host of ergonomic improvements, with its flat, aluminum decking allowing for better rigging and maintenance access. Storage is improved, with the addition of space around the front deck plus a box and headache ball tray to the right-front side.

On the left side, below the new cab, there is space to stow cribbing mats, while a compartment just above this includes not only additional storage, but also facilitates easy ground access to carrier electrical components.

Operator comfort is improved thanks to a new, wider Full Vision cab with features such as a tilt/telescopic steering column, a wider, heated, electrically adjustable seat, and a three-camera package that maximizes visibility around the crane.

The larger door and wrap-around hand railing and grab bars encourage more secure access.

A new LED lighting package includes new installations on each side of the carrier plus dual, front-mounted lights on the 20° tiltable cab for a clearer view of the load and fewer blind spots.

A host of new standard features include footrest bars, improved foot pedal spacing, all-weather, molded floor mat, fold-down shelves behind the seat, a pivoting cup holder, USB charging port, a windshield sun visor, and a windshield washer for the skylight.

Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS) is now mounted on adjustable arms for easy adaptation with convenient and comfortable control coming from the armrest jog dial.

Also included within CCS is the on-Crane Service Interface (0CSI) which provides enhanced diagnostics and monitoring systems for easy maintenance.

Fuel’s gold

CCS also helps deliver significant savings in total cost of ownership on the GRT8100-1, allowing the new 6-cylinder, turbocharged and water-cooled Cummins B6.7L engine to operate in ECO mode.

Here, the reduced engine speeds that promote improvements in fuel efficiency have been aided by the torque convertor installed with the new Rangeshift transmission.

Repowered to ensure compliance with Euromot Stage 5/Tier 4 Final regulations, the new crane benefits from approximately 10% more power, producing 224 kW (300 HP) at 2,500 rpm, while its single-module aftertreatment system with DEF reduces complexity and saves weight.

Crane Load Technology, +27 (0) 11 323 9600, sales@craneloadtech.co.za, www.cltcranes.com

Stockists and distributors throughout Southern Africa of these leading international brands:

Also available from stock or to order:

• Fibre ropes – polysteel; Nylon; Dyneema

• Chain, wire rope and webbing slings

• Green pin shackles and fittings

• Safety and gangway nets

• Specialized load testing for anchor, lifting & lashing points

• MRT inspections on 50–83mm steel wire ropes

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Hiab launches new 90 tm heavy loader crane — EFFER iQ.950 HP

Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches EFFER iQ.950 HP, a 90 tonnes metre (tm) heavy range loader crane with the V12-Power boom profile and the new advanced operating system SPACEevo. It is a multi-purpose crane suitable for a wide range of vertical and horizontal lifting jobs that can be performed safely and precisely even at high speeds.

The dodecagonal V12-Power boom profile is used in EFFER’s latest loader cranes. Combined with a JIB it offers extra vertical and horizontal reach. The EFFER iQ.950 HP dimensions and weight makes it suitable for installation on several trucks.

The precision and safety of the crane are enhanced by the SPACEevo control system, which provides advanced functions for veteran and novice operators alike. The lifting capacity can be increased with the VSL+ (Variable Stability Logic-plus) function that uses the load as an active part of the stabilisation setup, while the DLC-S (Dynamic Load Chart) reduces the time it takes to configure the stabilisation setup. The new CombiDrive4 remote control from Olsbergs offers operators several personalisation options so operations speed can be customised, and safety features like Confirmed View that detects if the operator is in a position to see the opening of the stabilisers. “The new EFFER models provide our customers with efficient loader cranes that increase both payload capacity and lifting performance, thanks to our engineering and technological advancements. They offer the same performance as bigger models but can be installed on smaller and more cost-conscious trucks. This is another milestone to cope with our customer demand to reduce CO2 emissions and enhance their operations in urban areas. The EFFER iQ.950 HP offers the most advanced SPACEevo control system from Hiab which is customisable over time, customers can add content and features best suited for their operator needs,” says Marcel Boxem, Vice President, Sales & Product Management Loader Cranes Heavy & Super Heavy, Hiab. The EFFER iQ.950 HP shares parts and controls with the other iQ. and iX. range cranes. This makes it easier for operators to use the different models and owners of multiple units can lower their warehouse inventory by storing common spare parts that can be used across the series.

In selected markets owners can access ProCare™ service contracts and the connected service HiConnect™.

To secure uptime, ProCare offers scheduled and proactive maintenance for a fixed cost. The service contracts are available in three levels: Total R&M, Essential and Extended Warranty.

HiConnect provides access to realtime insights about the condition of the equipment, to further increase productivity and operator safety. Customers can monitor equipment status, plan service and improve operations from whole fleets down to single units. HiConnect is available in two levels: HiConnect Insights and HiConnect Premium. From February, the EFFER iQ.950 HP can be ordered from EFFER dealers and network, and in selected countries through Hiab’s own dealers.

Hiab, +27 (0) 11 865 1425, sales@hiup.co.za, www.hiup.co.za