First look in Italy Grove’s latest cranes headline Manitowoc’s GIS EXPO 2025 lineup
- Grove is showing two rough-terrain cranes and one all-terrain crane at the show–all three making their Italian debuts.
- Manitowoc will focus on total lifecycle support for its Manitowoc, Grove, and Potain customers, highlighting an expanded portfolio of digital tools, maintenance components, and its enhanced EnCORE™ program.
Grove will feature a variety of all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes at this year’s GIS EXPO that have never been shown in Italy. GIS EXPO 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Italian tradeshow that is aimed at the lifting, industrial, port handling, and heavy transport industries. The event takes place in Piacenza, Italy, September 25-27.
The Grove GRT550, GRT780 – both built at Manitowoc’s Italian factory in Niella Tanaro – and GMK6450-1 will all be on display at the Manitowoc booth, F12-H27, on the outdoor grounds.
- Grove GRT550: With a 50 t capacity and class-leading 39 m five-section boom (49 m tip height with 8 m extension), the Grove GRT550 offers improved load charts, faster 155 m/min line speed, and 5,552 kg line pull. It remains road-legal across Europe under 29 t GVW, and is easy to transport thanks to a vehicle width of just 2.55 m. Upgrades include Site Steering, MAXbase™, a redesigned cab with improved visibility and comfort, and technician-friendly service access supported by Grove CONNECT™ and oCSI diagnostics.
- Grove GRT780: The 80 t Grove GRT780 rough-terrain crane features a five-section MEGAFORM™ boom spanning 11.9 m – 47.3 m, with a bi-fold swingaway jib extending reach to 67 m. Built for productivity, it includes MAXbase™ variable outrigger positioning, Grove CONNECT™ telematics, a 12-in CCS 1+ touchscreen, oCSI diagnostics, and a full-vision tilting cab — all packed into a narrow, maneuverable frame with optional hydraulic counterweight removal. The crane’s carrier is less than 3 m wide, and its Gross Vehicle Weight is 46.6 t with a full spec, or less than 43 t with the base machine.
- Grove GMK6450-1: The 450 t GMK6450-1 all-terrain crane has a 60 m five-section main boom and MegaWingLift™ attachment that boosts capacity by up to 70% on the main boom (and by up to 400% with luffing jib). It lifts 8.9 t at 50 m radius with a 79 m jib (136 m tip height); or 12.8 t between 36 m and 52 m radius with a 67 m jib. MAXbase™, CCS, and a faster hydraulic system enhance jobsite flexibility and speed, allowing this powerful six-axle crane to handle lifts typically reserved for seven- or eight-axle machines.
“GIS is now the premier lifting equipment show for the Italian market and one of the biggest specialized crane events in Europe. Manitowoc is featuring another strong display with our latest advanced rough-terrain crane technology from Niella Tanaro and the strongest all-terrain crane on six axles, which is already establishing itself as one of Italy’s favorite heavy-lift cranes. It should be a great show and we’re looking forward to meeting as many customers as possible,” said Enrico Angiolini, regional sales director for Manitowoc in Italy.
This year’s exhibit also highlights Manitowoc’s growing commitment to supporting customers throughout the full lifecycle of crane ownership. New components will be shown that extend the life of key systems, helping customers protect their investment and maximize long-term ROI. An emphasis on digital platforms like Grove CONNECT™ will demonstrate how the Company is enhancing fleet oversight and maintenance scheduling, while there will be information showcasing how dealer support and training initiatives ensure technical expertise remains readily accessible.
Manitowoc will also feature its EnCORE™ program that provides access to used, and fully refurbished equipment, offering flexible solutions for fleet expansion or renewal. Collectively, these efforts underscore Manitowoc’s emphasis on long-term reliability and customer partnership.
“Whether you’re looking for the latest in lifting technology or long-term fleet support, we want every customer who visits our booth to see how Grove and Manitowoc are delivering real-world solutions — not just for today’s job, but for the years ahead,” said Matteo Camilla, regional service manager for mobile cranes for Manitowoc in Italy.
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GRT550
The GRT550 rough terrain crane offers the highest capacity and the longest boom in the 50 t class. Its compact size allows for easy transportability between jobsites and makes it best suited for congested work areas and everywhere there is need for long reach in a very compact footprint. A newly designed, comfortable, high-visibility cab with a 12’’ (30.5 cm) touchscreen and CCS display provides the operator an ergonomic and productive workspace. And just like all GRT models, the crane carries a two-year standard warranty.
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GRT780
The GRT780 combines best in class reach & lifting performance all on a compact, easy to manuever carrier. With a 155.2 ft (47,3 m) five-section, MEGAFORM™ full-power boom, you will be able reach more jobs than ever before with this powerful 80 ton crane. Throw in Grove's latest wider Full Vision cab with 20° tilt capability, three camera package and the new 12 in (30.5 cm) touchscreen CCS display and you have a crane that provides operators with maximum visibility, comfort and ease of operation. And just like all GRT models, we are so confident in the performance and reliability of the GRT780 that we are backing it with a two-year standard warranty.
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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.
Rough-Terrain Cranes
Grove rough terrain cranes are designed to handle the toughest jobsite conditions with lift capacities ranging from 30 t to 150 t (30 USt to 165 USt). Performance, productivity and operator comfort features allow your operators to work effectively for longer days with less fatigue. Quality, reliability and easy maintenance are built into every Grove rough terrain crane, making them the right choice for your business.
