ABA Crane Hire Upgrades Fleet with Two New Grove GMK4100L-2 Cranes
Latest 100 t all-terrain models feature modular counterweight, MAXbase outriggers, and enhanced operator control. www.manitowoc.comThe new Grove GMK4100L-2 cranes for ABA Crane Hire replace previous generation machines. ABA Crane Hire has undergone numerous fleet replenishments during its 45 years of operation. Replacing a few cranes might seem routine for the company, but its latest Grove acquisitions still managed to get its operators excited. The UK-based company added two Grove GMK4100L-2s to its fleet, replacing two previous 100 t Grove all-terrain cranes. The two cranes are receiving full aftermarket support from Manitowoc’s UK operations, including parts, service, training, and more. The first crane was put to work at a water treatment plant in Oswestry for a 12-week project. The second is lifting machinery on a factory relocation project. “The new ballast configuration is much easier to load and transport. Our operators are giving great feedback already,” said Adrian Baggott, director of ABA Crane Hire. “We know the 100 t capacity, 4-axle class from Grove well, so it made sense to update to the latest generation, and we’re really pleased with the performance so far. We also appreciate the customer support we receive from the Manitowoc team in the UK.” The redesigned counterweight system’s modular configuration enables operators to adjust the ballast according to job requirements and transport restrictions, thereby reducing setup time and enhancing flexibility. The system is also engineered for faster rigging and fewer transport vehicles, which helps streamline logistics on busy or space-constrained sites. The two GMK4100L-2 cranes have been fitted with the MAXbase™ variable outrigger positioning system and a full LED lighting package. The Grove GMK4100L-2 is a 100 t all-terrain crane with a 60 m main boom, one of the longest in its class, offering impressive reach without needing a jib. Key upgrades over the previous model include a compact design for better maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency, and the latest Crane Control System (CCS) for enhanced operator precision and ease of use. ABA Crane Hire also specified its GMK4100L-2 models with the popular MAXbase™ technology for optimal outrigger configuration and lifting capacity, plus a full Grove LED lighting package. “We plan to use these two Grove GMK4100L-2 on a variety of projects. Anything from lifting a pack of trusses at a big radius to complex project work in oil refineries and factories. We even do conservation work, lifting various animals like rhinos and elephants into their new homes!” Baggott said. ABA Crane Hire was founded in Bloxwich, UK, in 1982. Today, the company employs a team of 60 and serves customers across the UK, offering a range of lifting services across the construction and industrial segments. To learn more about the Grove GMK4100L-2, click here. www.manitowoc.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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Latest 100 t all-terrain models feature modular counterweight, MAXbase outriggers, and enhanced operator control.
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ABA Crane Hire has undergone numerous fleet replenishments during its 45 years of operation. Replacing a few cranes might seem routine for the company, but its latest Grove acquisitions still managed to get its operators excited.
The UK-based company added two Grove GMK4100L-2s to its fleet, replacing two previous 100 t Grove all-terrain cranes. The two cranes are receiving full aftermarket support from Manitowoc’s UK operations, including parts, service, training, and more. The first crane was put to work at a water treatment plant in Oswestry for a 12-week project. The second is lifting machinery on a factory relocation project.
“The new ballast configuration is much easier to load and transport. Our operators are giving great feedback already,” said Adrian Baggott, director of ABA Crane Hire. “We know the 100 t capacity, 4-axle class from Grove well, so it made sense to update to the latest generation, and we’re really pleased with the performance so far. We also appreciate the customer support we receive from the Manitowoc team in the UK.”
The redesigned counterweight system’s modular configuration enables operators to adjust the ballast according to job requirements and transport restrictions, thereby reducing setup time and enhancing flexibility. The system is also engineered for faster rigging and fewer transport vehicles, which helps streamline logistics on busy or space-constrained sites.
The two GMK4100L-2 cranes have been fitted with the MAXbase™ variable outrigger positioning system and a full LED lighting package.
The Grove GMK4100L-2 is a 100 t all-terrain crane with a 60 m main boom, one of the longest in its class, offering impressive reach without needing a jib. Key upgrades over the previous model include a compact design for better maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency, and the latest Crane Control System (CCS) for enhanced operator precision and ease of use. ABA Crane Hire also specified its GMK4100L-2 models with the popular MAXbase™ technology for optimal outrigger configuration and lifting capacity, plus a full Grove LED lighting package.
“We plan to use these two Grove GMK4100L-2 on a variety of projects. Anything from lifting a pack of trusses at a big radius to complex project work in oil refineries and factories. We even do conservation work, lifting various animals like rhinos and elephants into their new homes!” Baggott said.
ABA Crane Hire was founded in Bloxwich, UK, in 1982. Today, the company employs a team of 60 and serves customers across the UK, offering a range of lifting services across the construction and industrial segments.
To learn more about the Grove GMK4100L-2, click here.
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