ABA Crane Hire gets a refresh with two new Grove GMK4100L-2s
- Two Grove GMK4100L-2 all-terrain cranes have been delivered to ABA Crane Hire, based in the Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
- The company praises the new counterweight system on the latest generation of 100 t Grove all-terrain cranes and the excellent customer support for aftermarket service from the Manitowoc UK team.
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 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.
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GMK4100L-2
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The Grove GMK4100L-2 combines compact design with superior strength. It offers impressive load charts and compact dimensions with a narrow width of 2.55 m. In the taxi configuration with 6.8 t on board, it offers the best load charts in its class. The remaining counterweight needed to reach full capacity fits on just one standard trailer. The latest EUROMOT 5 engine technology reduces fuel consumption and allows the use of 100% HVO fuel. The new driver's cab scores with the best comfort and ergonomics for the crane driver.
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