Felbermayr Expands Fleet with Three Grove All-Terrain Cranes
- Meagan Wood
- Sep 22, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 20
30-Second Takeaway
Austrian heavy lift and transport specialist Felbermayr has added three Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet, taking delivery of two GMK3060L-1 cranes and a GMK6400-1. Handed over at Manitowoc’s Wilhelmshaven facility, the new cranes will support operations in Vienna and Graz, with the 400-tonne GMK6400-1 already proving its value on demanding urban demolition work.
Three New Grove Cranes for Austrian Operations
Family-owned logistics and lifting company Felbermayr, headquartered in Wels, Austria, has expanded its crane fleet with the addition of three Grove all-terrain cranes.
The delivery included two GMK3060L-1 units and one GMK6400-1, all of which were handed over at Manitowoc’s Grove manufacturing plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Deployment Across Vienna and Graz
Supporting Urban and Heavy Lift Projects
The two GMK3060L-1 cranes are based at Felbermayr’s Lanzendorf headquarters and will primarily support projects in Vienna, where compact dimensions and mobility are critical.
The GMK6400-1 will be deployed in Graz and represents the second 400-tonne Grove crane in Felbermayr’s fleet. The decision to invest in a second unit followed positive operational experience with the company’s existing 400-tonne Grove crane, along with a detailed evaluation of the GMK6400-1’s capabilities.
Proven Performance and Advanced Technology
Why Felbermayr Chose the GMK6400-1
Felbermayr highlighted the crane’s lifting performance, reach and innovative features as key decision factors.
Peter Stoettinger, CEO of Felbermayr Transport and Lifting Technology, said:
“The GMK6400-1 offers exceptional lift capacities and unbeatable reach. Additionally, it has the impressive self-rigging Mega Wing Lift™, which can be assembled in less than 20 minutes. We saw a demonstration of the crane at Wilhelmshaven and had the opportunity to thoroughly inspect it. After this, we decided to purchase one. Some of the most reliable and powerful mobile cranes in the world are built at the Grove factory in Wilhelmshaven and have been for some time which is why we have steadily increased the number of Grove cranes in our fleet.”
GMK6400-1: Strength and Efficiency
Technical Capabilities
The Grove GMK6400-1 is the strongest six-axle all-terrain crane on the market, offering:
400-tonne maximum lifting capacity
Up to 135 tonnes of counterweight
A 79-metre luffing jib capable of lifting 8.9 tonnes to 133 metres at a 50-metre radius
Despite its high capacity, the crane delivers strong fuel efficiency, consuming approximately 75 litres per 100 km during road travel.
First Jobs on Site
Demolition Work in Vienna
The GMK6400-1 has already demonstrated its capabilities on site. One of its first assignments involved supporting the demolition of a building at the General Hospital in
Vienna.
For the project, the crane was configured with 54.6 metres of main boom, including the
Mega Wing Lift™, plus 25 metres of luffing jib to lift a 22-tonne demolition excavator into position.
Due to tight space constraints, a six-axle crane was required, and the GMK6400-1 was the only crane capable of delivering the necessary lifting capacity for the operation.
About Felbermayr
Felbermayr Group is a family-owned Austrian company headquartered in Wels, providing lifting, transport and logistics solutions across Europe and beyond. The company supports construction, infrastructure, industrial and energy projects with a comprehensive fleet of cranes and specialised transport equipment.
Website: https://www.felbermayr.cc
About Grove / Manitowoc
Grove, a brand of The Manitowoc Company, is a global manufacturer of mobile and all-terrain cranes, known for innovation, performance and reliability. Grove all-terrain cranes are produced at Manitowoc’s Wilhelmshaven facility in Germany.
Manitowoc designs, manufactures and supports lifting solutions worldwide through an extensive dealer and service network.
Website: https://www.manitowoc.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cranes did Felbermayr add to its fleet?
Felbermayr added three Grove all-terrain cranes.
Which crane models were delivered?
Two GMK3060L-1 cranes and one GMK6400-1.
Where were the cranes handed over?
The handover took place at Manitowoc’s Wilhelmshaven plant in Germany.
Where will the cranes be used?
The GMK3060L-1 units will work mainly in Vienna, while the GMK6400-1 will be based in Graz.
What makes the GMK6400-1 significant?
It is the strongest six-axle all-terrain crane on the market, offering 400 tonnes of lifting capacity and advanced features such as the Mega Wing Lift™.
