SAE ITALIA adds a six-axle custom crane to its Grove portfolio using Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions group
- The long-time customer worked with Manitowoc Lift Solutions to develop the GMK6450-1 from the GMK6400-1 design, expanding its ability to supply large all-terrain cranes
- The crane becomes the 14th Grove model in the company’s fleet and has been on the road almost constantly since its delivery in October 2022.
Longstanding Italian Manitowoc customer SAE ITALIA has added another range-topping Grove all-terrain crane to its portfolio. The latest delivery is a custom-spec GMK6450-1, a six-axle model that shares the same design as the Grove GMK6400-1, but with an increased maximum capacity of 450 t. The Piacenza-based lifting company worked closely with Manitowoc’s specialist engineering team at Lift Solutions to fine-tune the crane to its precise needs.
Sold through leading Italian dealer FIMI, the crane was adapted to enable further expansion of SAE’s capabilities and operations across Europe. Thanks to its ability to take on jobs typically reserved for physically larger cranes, the GMK6450-1, like the GMK6400-1, features a five-section 60 m MEGAFORM® main boom that delivers an impressive 136 m tip height when fitted with the optional 25 – 79 m luffing jib.
It never stops
SAE’s GMK6450-1 includes the capacity-enhancing MegaWingLift™ attachment, and the MAXbase™ option for variable outrigger positioning. Since delivery it has been in near constant use, said general manager, Michele Albamonte: “We received many bookings for the new crane as soon as customers heard about it. It has been working on a variety of demanding tasks.” These include maintenance work at the thermoelectric plant run by renewable energy giant A2A; a one-month maintenance program at a refinery in Sicily; and a roof installation at a school in Bologna.
With its parent company, SAE Europe, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, and operating other facilities in Sardinia and Slovenia, SAE’s core activities of lifting services, crane rentals (with or without operators), and normal and abnormal transport services are not restricted to mainland Italy.
“Our customer portfolio runs to over 600 companies, and whenever, and wherever, we have been called into action, whether it’s Hamburg, Budapest or throughout Italy, we have always been completely satisfied with our Grove cranes’ performance and versatility – not to mention the aftersales assistance Manitowoc has offered us over the years,” continued Albamonte. “Throughout our longstanding relationship, we must have purchased the whole range of Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes – but our GMK6450-1, with its incredible reach and capacity, not to mention exceptional ease of use, is the highlight of them all.”
The GMK6450-1’s arrival takes SAE ITALIA’s tally of Grove models to 14, joining its GMK3055, GMK4080, GMK4100, GMK5130, GMK5150 and GMK5250L all-terrain cranes, and its RT540 and RT550 rough-terrain cranes.
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CONTACT
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GMK6400-1
THE STRONGEST HEAVY DUTY 6 AXLE CRANE
The GMK6400-1 is the strongest heavy-duty 6 axle crane on the market with a self-rigging MegaWingLift™ (rigging time < 20 min). Able to take on jobs that would usually require a seven- or eight-axle model, this outstanding 400 t all-terrain crane features an improved hydraulic system with faster flow to provide quicker operating speeds and even smoother movements. As an upgrade to the GMK6400, its implementation of Manitowoc’s CCS ensures that performance is optimized and operation can be boosted to a whole new level. Furthermore, with the addition of MAXbase™ variable outrigger positioning, capacities on the main boom are increased.
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GMK3055
The GMK3055 offers a 60-ton maximum capacity on a compact three-axle carrier. The crane has a six-section boom automatic transmission and 349 HP engine. The operator cab advantages include tinted safety glass acoustical lining a fully adjustable seat and armrest integrated crane controls
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GMK4080-3
Compact and strong.
With the new GMK4080-3 you can access narrow jobsites and utilize a more compact radius to gain a better position for lift performance. Its compact size provides excellent jobsite flexibility.
The GMK4080-3 offers outstanding load charts and is outfitted with 10,2 t taxi counterweight on 12 t/axle. The remaining counterweight needed to reach full capacity fits on one standard trailer. -
GMK4100
This compact 4-axle all-terrain crane offers a 100 t maximum capacity combined with a 52 m TWIN-LOCK boom. The optional inserts and swingaway further increase the tip height to 82 m. The crane also features the latest ergonomically optimised GMK chassis cab.
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GMK5130-2
The GMK5130-2 boasts a 130t capacity and 60m six section Twin-Lock boom. The optional inserts and swingaway further increase the tip height to 95m. The crane also features the latest ergonomically optimised GMK chassis cab.
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GMK5150
ANY LIFT. ANYWHERE.
The GMK5150 deliver great ROI due to outstanding lifting capacities and greater jobsite accessibility. Impressive lifting jobsite maneuverability and fuel efficiency help you achieve greater profits.
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GMK5250L-1
FIVE-AXLE SUPREMACY
The most powerful and versatile five-axle crane in the market, the GMK5250L-1 lets you dominate the competition with performance capabilities that include the highest-rated capacity best load chart in its class best maneuverability quickest set-up time, and most operator comfort and convenience in its class.
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RT540
One of the most advanced and easy-to-use cranes yet operators of the RT540 will praise the new swing system giving them closer control and a better feel of their lift. The industry leading capabilities and extremely rugged design ensure hassle-free operation for whatever the jobsite demands. -
RT550E
The RT550E rough terrain crane offers the highest capacity and the longest boom in the 45 t (50 USt) class. Its compact size allows for easy transportability between jobsites and makes it best suited for congested work areas and everywhere there is need for long reach in a very compact footprint. This crane also features Manitowoc's Crane Control System (CCS) and Boom Configurator Mode for easy and efficient operation of the boom. The load sensing hydraulic system design, coupled with ECO mode, ensures reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
