Foselev takes delivery of a new Grove GMK4080L – Compact, Powerful and Ready for Action
- Foselev is replacing an older GMK4080-1 with a new Grove GMK4080L, which has a long boom length and outstanding taxi configurations – the new addition was handed over at the JDL Expo in Beaune.
- Immediately after the handover, the crane travelled from Nancy to Martigues, where it is supporting a large-scale maintenance operation on a chemical site.
French crane and industrial services specialist Foselev recently took delivery of a new Grove GMK4080L – a mobile crane that impresses with its combination of compact design, long main boom and flexible taxi configurations. The handover took place at the JDL Expo in Beaune and marks the completion of a multiple crane purchase.
With a main boom length of 60 m, the GMK4080L is one of the most powerful cranes in its class. Particularly noteworthy is the ability to move the crane with 13.3 t of counterweight at 12 t axle load – a significant advantage for Foselev, as no additional transport vehicle is required for the counterweight for many applications. This not only saves time and money but also increases flexibility in use.
Another feature that convinced Foselev is the compact outrigger base of the GMK4080L, measuring only 6.2 x 6.8 m. This allows the crane to be used as an alternative for a three-axle crane when required – a real advantage for operations with limited space.
The new GMK4080L replaces an older GMK4080-1 in Foselev's fleet and represents a targeted modernization of the fleet. The decision to choose this model was made to increase performance and versatility in day-to-day operations.
“We chose the Grove GMK4080L because of its 60 m main boom and its excellent taxi crane characteristics, which make it particularly efficient and flexible in use. In addition, the compact support base allows us to use it as a replacement for smaller cranes when necessary,” said Brice Bonnefoy, Equipment Director at Foselev.
Immediately after delivery, the crane left its home base in Nancy and travelled to Martigues in southern France to support large-scale maintenance work on a chemical site. The driver particularly appreciated the MEGATRAK® independent suspension, which proved to be extremely comfortable and reliable during the long cross-country journey.
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GMK4080L
The Game Changer.
The GMK4080L is an outstanding four-axle taxi crane that, with its 60-meter-long boom, offers both the longest boom and the lowest gross vehicle weight in its class. Within 10 t per axle, the crane can carry 5.2 t counterweight and even 13.3 t counterweight with 12 t axle load. The GMK4080L can also carry its full 19 t counterweight with less than 16.5 t axle load. This flexibility makes it the ultimate taxi crane. In addition, the GMK4080L impresses with strong load charts, both with full counterweight and taxi counterweight.
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GMK4080-1
The GMK4080-1 four-axle all terrain crane offers an 80t capacity with a 51m six section TWIN-LOCK boom. The 290 kW Mercedes engine provides smooth and consistent power on and off road and a two-step transfer case increases agility at low speeds. Tier 3 engine option only
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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.
