Bott Group Expands Fleet with 30th Grove Crane from Manitowoc
The new GMK5250XL-1 offers a 250-ton capacity, VIAB turbo retarder clutch, 270° BirdView system, and hydraulic swing-away jib for enhanced jobsite efficiency. www.manitowoc.com From left to right: Wolfgang Hansen, Bott Group; Daniel Matheis, Bott Group; and Lukas Brämer, KranAgentur Werner. Marking a significant milestone for the Bott Group, the 30th Grove mobile crane—a new GMK5250XL-1—was officially handed over at Manitowoc's Wilhelmshaven plant and is now based at the company's headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Bott Group's large all-terrain fleet consists primarily of Grove GMK models. This investment was made possible through the successful resale of an older crane via KranAgentur Werner. Thanks to this smooth transaction, the Bott Group was able to invest in cutting-edge technology without delay, expanding its fleet with a powerful crane with a lifting capacity of 250 t. Optimal equipment for the highest demands The new GMK5250XL-1 is equipped with an extensive range of features, including: Hydraulic bi-fold swing-away jib for maximum jobsite flexibility Preparation for the auxiliary hoist that is already a part of Bott Group's existing fleet Proven VIAB turbo retarder clutch for smooth, wear-free starts BirdView 270° camera system and boom head camera for optimal visibility Numerous additional features designed to make the operator's work easier www.manitowoc.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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The new GMK5250XL-1 offers a 250-ton capacity, VIAB turbo retarder clutch, 270° BirdView system, and hydraulic swing-away jib for enhanced jobsite efficiency.
www.manitowoc.com
From left to right: Wolfgang Hansen, Bott Group; Daniel Matheis, Bott Group; and Lukas Brämer, KranAgentur Werner.
Marking a significant milestone for the Bott Group, the 30th Grove mobile crane—a new GMK5250XL-1—was officially handed over at Manitowoc's Wilhelmshaven plant and is now based at the company's headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Bott Group's large all-terrain fleet consists primarily of Grove GMK models.
This investment was made possible through the successful resale of an older crane via KranAgentur Werner. Thanks to this smooth transaction, the Bott Group was able to invest in cutting-edge technology without delay, expanding its fleet with a powerful crane with a lifting capacity of 250 t.
Optimal equipment for the highest demands
The new GMK5250XL-1 is equipped with an extensive range of features, including:
Marking a significant milestone for the Bott Group, the 30th Grove mobile crane—a new GMK5250XL-1—was officially handed over at Manitowoc's Wilhelmshaven plant and is now based at the company's headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Bott Group's large all-terrain fleet consists primarily of Grove GMK models.
This investment was made possible through the successful resale of an older crane via KranAgentur Werner. Thanks to this smooth transaction, the Bott Group was able to invest in cutting-edge technology without delay, expanding its fleet with a powerful crane with a lifting capacity of 250 t.
Optimal equipment for the highest demands
The new GMK5250XL-1 is equipped with an extensive range of features, including:
- Hydraulic bi-fold swing-away jib for maximum jobsite flexibility
- Preparation for the auxiliary hoist that is already a part of Bott Group's existing fleet
- Proven VIAB turbo retarder clutch for smooth, wear-free starts
- BirdView 270° camera system and boom head camera for optimal visibility
- Numerous additional features designed to make the operator's work easier
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