NessCampbell Receives 1st Grove GMK5250XL-1 All-Terrain Crane In The Northwest

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NessCampbell Crane + Rigging of Portland, Oregon, recently received its first Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane, which boasts the largest boom in its class. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc.)

NessCampbell Crane + Rigging of Portland, Oregon, provides lifting, hauling, rigging and engineering services to customers throughout the Pacific Northwest. The company received its first Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane, which boasts the largest boom in its class at 257.5 feet (78.5 meters) and a maximum capacity of 300 tons (250 metric tons), in late September. The crane’s single-engine design reduces operating costs with a 30% lower diesel consumption than previous models; it is the first of its kind in the Northwest.

“Such A Good Experience”

“We looked at the specs for the GMK5250XL-1 and were impressed with its capacity and the enhancements in the load charts, as well as its compact design,” says NessCampbell President John Anderson. “We’ve had such good experience with our Grove cranes, especially our GMK cranes, that we knew the GMK5250XL-1 would be a great fit for our rental fleet.”

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“We looked at the specs for the GMK5250XL-1 and were impressed with its capacity and the enhancements in the load charts, as well as its compact design,” says NessCampbell President John Anderson. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc.)

Hard At Work

The crane’s first job was to lift and place 26,000-pound (11,800-kilogram) metal structures at a power plant near Sheridan, Oregon. To perform the job, the GMK5250XL-1 was fitted with 57,000 lbs (25,850 kg) of counterweight and 131 ft (40 m) of boom at a 60-ft (18.3-m) radius. The crane also hoisted four new 3,600-lb (1,633-kg) HVAC units at an industrial facility outside of Portland. For that project, the crane was rigged with 110,000 lbs (50,000 kg) of counterweights and a 229-ft (70-m) boom at a 190-ft (58-m) radius.

“This was a one-day job that took six hours total, including travel time and setup, executed safely and efficiently,” Anderson says. “Our operator and oiler are quickly adjusting to the new machine, and said they find the advanced technology and capabilities of the crane a great benefit to our customers. They also mentioned the crane’s small footprint and ability to maneuver at the jobsite as great plusses.”

Source: Manitowoc