Four-axle all-terrain crane for industrial lifting
Manitowoc supplies SMS Autokrane with a new 80 t all-terrain crane to expand industrial and infrastructure lifting capacity in Germany. www.manitowoc.com German crane rental specialist SMS Autokrane has added a four-axle all-terrain crane with 80 t maximum capacity to its fleet. The unit was handed over at the Wilhelmshaven manufacturing facility and immediately deployed for industrial installation work. Immediate commissioning in an industrial environment The crane was delivered at the The Manitowoc Company, Inc. plant in Wilhelmshaven in January 2025 and was put into operation directly on site. Its first assignment involved lifting and installing components for industrial printing presses used for technical documentation and brochures. This immediate deployment provided a controlled industrial setting to verify lifting performance, maneuverability, and setup efficiency under real working conditions. Technical configuration and performance envelope The new crane, a Grove GMK4080L operated by SMS Autokrane, is configured as a four-axle all-terrain platform with the following key specifications: Maximum lifting capacity: 80 t Main boom: 60 m MEGAFORM design Overall vehicle width: 2.55 m Engine: 300 kW Mercedes-Benz OM470LA The 60 m main boom supports medium- to high-reach industrial lifts without requiring frequent boom extensions. The compact transport width of 2.55 m allows the crane to access confined urban streets and industrial facilities while remaining road compliant in many European jurisdictions. The 300 kW diesel engine provides the power required both for road travel and hydraulic lifting operations, supporting multi-role deployment across regional projects. Variable outrigger positioning and load optimization A central technical feature is the MAXbase system, which enables asymmetric outrigger positioning. Instead of requiring fully extended outriggers in all directions, the system calculates lifting capacities according to the actual support footprint. This approach increases usable lifting performance in space-constrained environments by adapting load charts to the real-time outrigger configuration. For industrial maintenance, steel erection, tank construction, and infrastructure retrofits where obstacles often restrict setup such flexibility can reduce repositioning time and improve operational efficiency. The crane is also equipped with the manufacturer’s Crane Control System (CCS), which standardizes the operator interface across models. The control architecture supports intuitive configuration, setup routines, and lift planning, reducing training time and supporting fleet-wide operational consistency. Application areas and fleet strategy SMS Autokrane operates in steel and industrial construction, logistics handling, tank construction, and energy and infrastructure projects. In these segments, lift capacity in the 80 t class represents a versatile category for assembling structural components, installing heavy mechanical units, and supporting plant maintenance. According to the company’s management, the combination of maneuverability, lifting performance, and flexible axle loads was a decisive factor in fleet expansion. Four-axle cranes in this class typically offer a balance between transport efficiency and on-site performance, positioning them between compact 3-axle cranes and higher-capacity 5-axle platforms. Training and operational readiness During handover, the operating team received practical instruction covering system configuration, setup procedures, and digital load management via CCS. Early technical familiarization enables operators to exploit asymmetric outrigger logic and optimized load charts from the start of service. Manufacturer background The Manitowoc Company, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, develops and manufactures mobile and tower cranes under several brands and supplies lifting equipment and aftermarket services worldwide. With the integration of the 80 t all-terrain unit, SMS Autokrane strengthens its regional lifting capacity for industrial and infrastructure projects while maintaining operational flexibility in restricted working environments. www.manitowoc.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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Manitowoc supplies SMS Autokrane with a new 80 t all-terrain crane to expand industrial and infrastructure lifting capacity in Germany.
www.manitowoc.com
German crane rental specialist SMS Autokrane has added a four-axle all-terrain crane with 80 t maximum capacity to its fleet. The unit was handed over at the Wilhelmshaven manufacturing facility and immediately deployed for industrial installation work.
Immediate commissioning in an industrial environment
The crane was delivered at the The Manitowoc Company, Inc. plant in Wilhelmshaven in January 2025 and was put into operation directly on site. Its first assignment involved lifting and installing components for industrial printing presses used for technical documentation and brochures.
This immediate deployment provided a controlled industrial setting to verify lifting performance, maneuverability, and setup efficiency under real working conditions.
Technical configuration and performance envelope
The new crane, a Grove GMK4080L operated by SMS Autokrane, is configured as a four-axle all-terrain platform with the following key specifications:
- Maximum lifting capacity: 80 t
- Main boom: 60 m MEGAFORM design
- Overall vehicle width: 2.55 m
- Engine: 300 kW Mercedes-Benz OM470LA
The 60 m main boom supports medium- to high-reach industrial lifts without requiring frequent boom extensions. The compact transport width of 2.55 m allows the crane to access confined urban streets and industrial facilities while remaining road compliant in many European jurisdictions.
The 300 kW diesel engine provides the power required both for road travel and hydraulic lifting operations, supporting multi-role deployment across regional projects.
Variable outrigger positioning and load optimization
A central technical feature is the MAXbase system, which enables asymmetric outrigger positioning. Instead of requiring fully extended outriggers in all directions, the system calculates lifting capacities according to the actual support footprint.
This approach increases usable lifting performance in space-constrained environments by adapting load charts to the real-time outrigger configuration. For industrial maintenance, steel erection, tank construction, and infrastructure retrofits where obstacles often restrict setup such flexibility can reduce repositioning time and improve operational efficiency.
The crane is also equipped with the manufacturer’s Crane Control System (CCS), which standardizes the operator interface across models. The control architecture supports intuitive configuration, setup routines, and lift planning, reducing training time and supporting fleet-wide operational consistency.
Application areas and fleet strategy
SMS Autokrane operates in steel and industrial construction, logistics handling, tank construction, and energy and infrastructure projects. In these segments, lift capacity in the 80 t class represents a versatile category for assembling structural components, installing heavy mechanical units, and supporting plant maintenance.
According to the company’s management, the combination of maneuverability, lifting performance, and flexible axle loads was a decisive factor in fleet expansion. Four-axle cranes in this class typically offer a balance between transport efficiency and on-site performance, positioning them between compact 3-axle cranes and higher-capacity 5-axle platforms.
Training and operational readiness
During handover, the operating team received practical instruction covering system configuration, setup procedures, and digital load management via CCS. Early technical familiarization enables operators to exploit asymmetric outrigger logic and optimized load charts from the start of service.
Manufacturer background
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, develops and manufactures mobile and tower cranes under several brands and supplies lifting equipment and aftermarket services worldwide.
With the integration of the 80 t all-terrain unit, SMS Autokrane strengthens its regional lifting capacity for industrial and infrastructure projects while maintaining operational flexibility in restricted working environments.
www.manitowoc.com
The 300 kW diesel engine provides the power required both for road travel and hydraulic lifting operations, supporting multi-role deployment across regional projects.
Variable outrigger positioning and load optimization
A central technical feature is the MAXbase system, which enables asymmetric outrigger positioning. Instead of requiring fully extended outriggers in all directions, the system calculates lifting capacities according to the actual support footprint.
This approach increases usable lifting performance in space-constrained environments by adapting load charts to the real-time outrigger configuration. For industrial maintenance, steel erection, tank construction, and infrastructure retrofits where obstacles often restrict setup such flexibility can reduce repositioning time and improve operational efficiency.
The crane is also equipped with the manufacturer’s Crane Control System (CCS), which standardizes the operator interface across models. The control architecture supports intuitive configuration, setup routines, and lift planning, reducing training time and supporting fleet-wide operational consistency.
Application areas and fleet strategy
SMS Autokrane operates in steel and industrial construction, logistics handling, tank construction, and energy and infrastructure projects. In these segments, lift capacity in the 80 t class represents a versatile category for assembling structural components, installing heavy mechanical units, and supporting plant maintenance.
According to the company’s management, the combination of maneuverability, lifting performance, and flexible axle loads was a decisive factor in fleet expansion. Four-axle cranes in this class typically offer a balance between transport efficiency and on-site performance, positioning them between compact 3-axle cranes and higher-capacity 5-axle platforms.
Training and operational readiness
During handover, the operating team received practical instruction covering system configuration, setup procedures, and digital load management via CCS. Early technical familiarization enables operators to exploit asymmetric outrigger logic and optimized load charts from the start of service.
Manufacturer background
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, develops and manufactures mobile and tower cranes under several brands and supplies lifting equipment and aftermarket services worldwide.
With the integration of the 80 t all-terrain unit, SMS Autokrane strengthens its regional lifting capacity for industrial and infrastructure projects while maintaining operational flexibility in restricted working environments.
www.manitowoc.com
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