Manitowoc at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: New Grove GRT780 Display and Customer Support Expansion

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Manitowoc plans to use its booth to underline a simple message: bigger machines, broader support. The company will present new crane launches from Grove and National Crane, alongside an expanded lineup of aftermarket products and service offerings aimed at keeping fleets productive across the full equipment lifecycle. One of the headline machines on display will be the Grove GRT780 rough-terrain crane.

“Manitowoc is focused on building around the world the infrastructure and communities of today and tomorrow. Our CRANES+50 strategy guides us as we work to become a full-lifecycle service lifting provider for our customers. Our presence at CONEXPO 2026 reflects that commitment—we’re showcasing some of the largest mobile cranes at the show and demonstrating how our partnership helps customers maximise their investments with industry-leading product support. Our cranes are essential to their operations, and we’re here to support them every step of the way”

Said Aaron Ravenscroft, president and Chief Executive Officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

Alongside its crane launches, Manitowoc is using CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to put aftersales and jobsite support in the spotlight. The company is framing its customer support offer around four pillars, spanning training, connected tools, rebuild and reman pathways, and a set of maintenance-focused accessories.

• Training and Workforce Enablement: Technician training, led by a new Mobile Training and Technology Center designed to bring modular sessions directly to customer sites.
• Technology and Fleet Management: Connected tools such as Grove CONNECT and Potain CONNECT, aimed at fleet visibility, documentation access, and remote support features.
• Lifecycle Solutions: Post-purchase support built around EnCORE Premium Rebuild cranes, reman parts, extended service coverage, and structured repair and rebuild routes.
• Maintenance and Reliability Tools: Accessories including a wire rope cleaner, boom lubrication kit, a wireless hydraulic pressure test kit, and the next-gen console from WIKA.

A new feature on CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is Manitowoc’s Mobile Training & Technology Centre, a mobile classroom built to take technician training directly to customer sites and North American dealers. The company is positioning it as a practical answer to the skills squeeze, with modular sessions designed to speed up upskilling for teams working on larger cranes.

The unit travels on a 53 ft step-deck trailer and is deployed on hydraulic jacks. Once opened up, it measures 40 ft by 25 ft and can be installed in about six hours, according to the company. Inside, it is Wi-Fi enabled and set up for hands-on instruction with multimedia equipment including three TVs and a SMART Interactive Board. Manitowoc provides the instructors with each training event shaped around customer requirements.

Beyond training, the booth is set up to walk visitors through Manitowoc’s wider support offer, from lifecycle and rebuild pathways to connected fleet tools and specialist maintenance accessories. Manitowoc will exhibit in the Festival Grounds at stand F39029.

Manitowoc at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: New Grove GRT780 Display and Customer Support Expansion published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.