Grove Announces 110-Ton GHC110 Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane With Three Track Gauge Options

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The new Grove GHC110 telescoping boom crawler crane comes equipped with a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final engine rated for 249 horsepower. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc.)

Grove continues to expand the telescoping crawler crane options for customers near the top of its lineup with the new GHC110. The 110-ton (100-metric-ton)-capacity crane slots in under the 140-t (127-mt) Grove GHC140 launched in 2020 and will make its in-person debut at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, this September on the 28th. The manufacturer emphasizes the GHC110’s 100% pick-and-carry capabilities at up to 4-degree inclines to simplify load transport.

Telescoping Boom & Extension

The crane’s five-section boom extends from 40.4 to 153.4 feet (12.3 to 46.8 meters) and comes standard with a 49.2 ft (15-m) bi-fold swingaway jib extension with offset capability to bring the crane’s maximum tip height to 212 ft (64.6 m). Its reach allows the crane to be used in a variety of applications, including road and bridge construction and lifts for alternative energy equipment.

“It’s like a tough younger brother for the GHC140, our biggest model that was revealed in 2020,” says Manitowoc GHC Cranes Product Manager JJ Grace. “It’s a perfect fit for contractors who need stout load charts and high maneuverability.”

Innovative Undercarriage

Grove hopes to reduce the need for site prep with the GHC110’s new undercarriage design. To start, Grove offers wide tracks (36-inch triple bar grouser shoes are standard) for an unloaded ground bearing pressure of just 15.5 psi. Grove also explains that the GHC110’s wide stance improves stability, while additional flexibility is offered by the hydraulically extendable and retractable cross members.

Operators can select from three track working gauges in either symmetrical or asymmetrical track positions. “Keeping one track tucked in and the other fully extended ensures the crane can maximize stability and maintain optimum lifting performance when working in confined or congested spaces,” explains Grace. “With the new undercarriage, there’s no need to pin the tracks or set it up on outriggers—you can just quickly transport loads or move from one static pick to the next.” The crane’s frame-mounted jacks also make it easier for operators to install the tracks.

Source: Manitowoc