UK’s Davies Crane Hire strengthens fleet with two high-capacity Grove cranes
- Welsh crane rental company adds a 300 t capacity GMK6300L-1 and a 250 t capacity GMK5250XL-1, boosting its ability to support a wide range of complex lifting projects across the UK.
- Strong previous experience with Manitowoc aftersales support influenced the decision to expand the fleet with additional Grove cranes.
Davies Crane Hire, based in Carmarthen, Wales, has expanded its fleet with two high-capacity Grove all-terrain cranes: a 300 t GMK6300L-1 and a 250 t GMK5250XL-1. Selected for their exceptional lifting power and extended reach, the new units strengthen the company’s Heavy Cranes Division and boost its ability to support complex lifting projects across the UK.
Both cranes have completed their first projects: the GMK5250XL-1 assisted with the dismantling of a harbor crane, while the GMK6300L-1 supported machinery movement in a factory.
“These Grove cranes are a strategic investment to enhance our fleet’s capability and performance. They are among the strongest and longest reaching in their class and will be crucial in helping us meet growing demand for this type of equipment across the UK,” said Neil Davies, managing director at Davies Crane Hire. “We also place significant importance on aftersales support, and our experience with the Manitowoc team over the years has been excellent — consistently responsive, punctual and highly knowledgeable.”
The six-axle Grove GMK6300L-1 delivers outstanding load charts with its 80 m main boom, extendable to 120 m. This allows for high-performance lifting across multiple applications. The crane also offers fast, efficient setup, including counterweight rigging, along with a compact design that allows access to constrained jobsite areas.
Similarly, the five-axle Grove GMK5250XL-1 combines strong lifting capacity with extended reach. It features a 78.5 m main boom and can achieve up to 109 m of tip height when fitted with the jib and extensions. Based on Grove’s single-engine concept, the GMK5250XL-1 reduces fuel consumption by up to 30% compared to previous models, meaning lower emissions and operating costs for owners.
Davies Crane Hire was founded in 1979 and is one of the largest independent crane rental companies in Wales. It has four depots in Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Pembroke, and Cardiff, from where it covers south and west Wales, as well as the wider UK.
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GMK6300L-1
TOP DOG
The Grove GMK6300L-1 is the definition of a 300 t mobile crane. It continues the success story of the GMK6300L and offers even better lifting capacities, especially on the long boom.
The driveline with the Mercedes engine and Allison fully automatic transmission is reliable and powerful. The GMK6300L-1 can not only be moved on the road with up to 21 t counterweight, the interchangeable slabs can be used also for GMK5180-1, GMK5200-1, GMK5250L-1, and GMK5250XL-1.-
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GMK5250XL-1
THE LONGEST BOOM ON 5 AXLES
With the longest boom and high capacities combined with a small footprint and excellent maneuverability, the GMK5250XL-1 pushes boundaries. The Grove single-engine design with the latest emission levels reduces the operating costs due to 30% lower diesel consumption compared to previous-generation models.
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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.
