The newest telescoping crawler crane from Manitowoc combines heavy-duty lifting and manoeuvrability
The GHC200 crane has a 185-foot main boom and a lifting capacity of 200 tons
Manitowoc has introduced its largest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane, the all-new GHC200. Featuring a 200 ton capacity and an impressive 185 foot (56.4 metre) main boom, the new telescoping crawler crane reinforces the GHC crane series' ability to manoeuver on uneven terrains like swamps and mountains.
The Grove line from Manitowoc produces several other heavy-duty lines, including all-terrain cranes, military, industrial, rough-terrain cranes, and truck-mounted cranes in addition to the telescoping crawler cranes.
The new GHC200 features several updated capabilities
The GHC200 offers new features to the range, such as an additional 90 percent pinning location on the boom sections for increased capacity and versatility when setting up the crane. The crane can reach a maximum tip height of 265.7 feet (81 metres) with a manual or hydraulic swingaway extension. The machine can also pick-and-carry 100 percent of its load chart on an inclination of up to 4 degrees and swing loads a full 360 degrees.
The main and auxiliary hoists include drum rotation and third wrap indicators, with 26-millimetre wire rope, providing a maximum permissible single-line pull of 13.5 tons (29,765 pounds).
The GHC200 can be transported to a job site in six or seven loads and offers quick self-assembly. The in-cab amenities include a large air suspension heated seat, a climate control system for added comfort, and cameras providing hoist, rear, and right-side views. A 20-degree tilting cab is beneficial for the operator when working at high angles with an extended boom.
"As jobs get more challenging, higher load charts are needed to accomplish them. We are excited to bring the GHC200 to the market because it will increase the ability of companies to compete for and win jobs that require higher lifting capacities," said JJ Grace, Manitowoc's product manager for GHC cranes. "It is an ideal crane for general construction and renewable energy, for example, because of its strength and increased pick-and-carry capabilities."
