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Article: Grove gains new heights: GTK1100 crane extends to 459 ft.; simplified setup; reduced transport.(LIFT EQUIPMENT)
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- Diesel Progress North American Edition
- Article date:
- September 1, 2007
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Grove has moved to new heights with the introduction of the GTK1100, a 459 ft. crane with a vertical telescopic mast. The crane is targeted toward applications that require large loads to be lifted to tall heights in small setup spaces such as maintenance and erection of wind turbines, mobile phone masts, installation of air-conditioning units on high rise buildings and construction and maintenance of power plants or refineries.
"We are delighted to unveil the GTK1100," said Glenn Tellock, president and general manager at Manitowoc Crane Group. "Its appearance is a testament to the dedicated efforts of our engineering teams across ...