Kran-Mitterhauser Grove crane fleet expands with GMK5120L

Austrian crane service provider has invested in a five-axle, 120 t capacity Grove GMK5120L, with its 66 m main boom.

Kran-Mitterhauser of Austria has expanded its mobile crane fleet with the addition of a Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane. A formal handover of the new crane took place in mid-December 2022.

Helmut Mitterhauser, general manager at Kran-Mitterhauser, said his company loved how the crane’s design brings together reach, capacity and ease of transport. “We previously purchased a Grove GMK6300L-1 and have always been happy with its consistent performance and reliable operation, and so have our customers. With the GMK5120L, we were really impressed with the long boom and the MAXbase variable outrigger positioning that gives us so much flexibility with set-up. The GMK5120L is a versatile addition that will help us support a broader range of customer projects.”

The 120 t capacity Grove GMK5120L offers long reach with its extraordinary 66 m main boom and outstanding taxi crane capabilities, carrying up to 14.6 t counterweight in a 12 t per axle configuration or 3.1 t of counterweight in a 10 t per axle configuration. These taxiing capabilities allow customers to benefit from greater flexibility and lower transportation costs. The crane is designed to easily adapt to 10 t, 12 t, or 16.5 t per axle allowances, enabling users to select the best set-up for the job. With compact dimensions of just 14.2 m overall length and 2.75 m width, the GMK5120L offers superb access to jobsites, complemented with great maneuverability resulting from Grove’s MEGATRAK® independent suspension. The GMK5120L also comes with the new generation of Grove carrier cab, providing increased operator comfort and convenience. It seats the operator an extra 235 mm towards the outside to offer enhanced visibility and maneuverability. With the introduction of EUROMOT 5, the GMK5120L and other Grove all-terrain cranes can be operated with HVO diesel that enables CO2 emission reductions of up to 90%.

Kran Mitterhauser employs a team of 70 at its site in Zell an der Pram, Austria, and offers crane services of all kinds: from prefabricated construction and lifting industrial units through to salvage work and tree pruning.