bauma 2025 to host first trade show appearance of Grove GMK6450-1
- The GMK6450-1 is the upgraded GMK6400-1, with a new 450 t maximum capacity rating.
- Includes an array of performance-enhancing features, including CCS, MAXbase™, and MegaWingLift™.
The largest Grove mobile crane on display at the Manitowoc booth at bauma 2025 is making its first trade show appearance. The re-designated Grove GMK6450-1 has a maximum capacity of 450 t, which is 50 t higher than the previous GMK6400-1.
As the strongest heavy-duty six-axle crane available, the unit is able to take on jobs that would typically require a seven- or eight-axle model. Its updated nomenclature highlights its true capabilities. Among its performance-enhancing features is the MAXbase™ variable outrigger positioning system, which improves load charts by enabling asymmetrical outrigger setups, optimizing performance on congested job sites.
Boosting the crane’s impressive load charts is the MegaWingLift™ self-rigging attachment which increases lift capacity by up to 70% on the main boom and by up to 400% when using the luffing jib. The attachment is particularly effective at steep lifting angles, making it ideal for high-rise work on downtown jobsites and wind power projects. It also offers flexible setup distances and is perfect for lifting heavy loads with the boom positioned nearly vertical.
With its five-section, 60 m main boom and MegaWingLift™ attachment, the GMK6450-1 can lift 64 t. When working with its boom plus 79 m luffing jib it handles 8.9 t from 38 m out to 50 m radii, with 136 m tip height. Or it could lift 12.8 t between 36 m and 52 m when configured with 67 m of luffing jib and still reach a tip height of more than 120 m. Its improved hydraulic system produces faster flow to enable quicker operating speeds and even smoother movements.
“The GMK6450-1 is already hugely popular with customers, so having it at the booth at bauma will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention. Its perfect combination of power and compact design make it an ideal choice for jobs across construction and infrastructure or on industrial or power-generation sites,” said Florian Peters, product manager for all-terrain cranes at Manitowoc.
Global customers already enjoying the reliable and productive service of the Grove GMK6450-1 include SAE ITALIA of Piacenza in Italy, Schuch Heavylift and Seeland in Germany, and Barbados-based Crane & Equipment, and NessCampbell Crane & Rigging of Portland, Oregon.
CONTACT
Anna Theilen
Marketing Communication Specialist
Manitowoc
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Features
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GMK6450-1
THE STRONGEST HEAVY DUTY 6 AXLE CRANE
The GMK6450-1 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 450 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 GMK6400-1, 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.
GROVE
Grove is the world leader in mobile cranes. For nearly a century, Grove has delivered best-in-class performance and groundbreaking technology through its range of rough-terrain, all-terrain, truck-mounted, military, industrial and telescoping crawler cranes.
All-Terrain Cranes
Grove all-terrain cranes are manufactured to the highest quality in the Wilhelmshaven factory, Germany. This facility, specializing in lean manufacturing techniques and complying with ISO9001 quality standards, is constantly developing processes to optimize reliability and durability through continuous improvement.
