First Grove GMK6400-1 in Italy heads to Sicily for Mandalà Noleggi

• Sicilian rental company Mandalà Noleggi adds Italy’s first Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet.

Sicily-based rental company Mandalà Noleggi has added a Grove GMK6400-1 to its crane fleet. The Italian company has been operating in the rental sector for more than 40 years, and over that time it has developed a strong reputation for supplying high-quality lifting services to construction sites, shipyards, industrial facilities, and renewable energy projects.

The GMK6400-1 is the first Grove purchase for Mandalà Noleggi and the Company opted for the spectacular 400 t all-terrain crane primarily for its ability to support the many wind farm projects Sicily has. The six-axle crane has good reach and lifting power and can be used extensively in servicing wind farms. “We were really impressed with the GMK6400-1, and especially the upgrades it offers over the previous GMK6400. It has now added the Crane Control System (CCS) and also the MAXbase variable outrigger system. Having these additional features means increased capacities on the main boom, and it’s a crane that is fast and easy to set up, so we can get through more work in a day,” said Giuseppe Mandalà, General Manager, Mandalà Noleggi.

With its superior performance in every category, the GMK6400-1 sets new standards in the increasingly competitive 400 t class. This ensures customers receive a higher return on investment and a clear competitive advantage. The GMK6400-1 can lift up to 400 t and has a main boom of 60 m. When fitted with its full complement of the jib, reach can be increased to a maximum tip height of 136 m. One of its most popular features is the capacity-enhancing MegaWingLift attachment, which is available as an option. The self-rigging addition can be ready in less than 20 minutes and does not require an assist crane. This MegaWingLift attachment increases lifting capacities by up to 70% and is particularly effective at steeper boom angles, making it a powerful performer on wind farm work, or similar applications requiring higher capacity at height. 

Mandalà Noleggi offers efficient and safe lifting solutions for construction, industrial plants, energy facilities, infrastructure jobsites, and more. The Company’s equipment fleet includes mobile cranes, forklifts, telescopic handlers, and aerial platforms.