Grove GMK5150XL
A 150 tonne all terrain crane with a 68.7 metre main boom and a swing-away jib, giving a maximum tip height of 93 metres. A long reach machine for high lifts that travels on only five axles on the road.

Key figures
Full specification
| Class | All Terrain crane |
|---|---|
| Maximum lifting capacity | 150 t |
| Main boom | 68.7 m |
| Swing-away jib | 9.6 m - 16.2 m |
| Maximum tip height | 93 m |
| Counterweight | 44.5 t, of which 30.9 t travels within 2.75 m vehicle width |
| Carrier | 5 axle lines, all steered, 10 tyres 445/95 R 25 |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year |
Manufacturer configuration figures. Exact capability for your lift - radius, height, ground bearing and counterweight - is confirmed against the load charts by our appointed persons.
Built for the job
- Seven section TWIN-LOCK telescopic boom, 13.0 m to 68.7 m
- Bi-fold swing-away jib of 9.6 m or 16.2 m, with hydraulic offset and luffing
- Extendable to 24.2 m with an 8 m boom extension and a 6 m jib insert, offset up to 40 degrees
- Counterweight 44.5 t, of which 30.9 t stays within 2.75 m vehicle width
- Five axle lines, all steered, on ten 385/95 R 25 tyres
- MEGATRAK independent hydropneumatic suspension, hydraulically lockable
Main boom length, to scale. Every lift is planned to the manufacturer load charts by our appointed persons.
Contract lift or hired & managed
Contract Lift
- Full lift planning by our expert appointed persons
- Crane, operator, supervision and slinger provided
- Method statements and risk assessments included
- Insurance for the lift carried by Bronzeshield
- Ideal when you want one accountable partner
Hired & Managed
- The 150 tonner with our qualified operator
- Working under your appointed person and lift plan
- Flexible day-rate hire
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year availability
- Ideal for experienced contractors with in-house planning
Frequently asked
If you want one accountable partner to plan and carry the lift, choose a Contract Lift - we handle the lift plan, method statements, supervision and insurance. If you have your own appointed person and lift plan, take the crane Hired and Managed with our operator. Not sure? Our hire desk will point you the right way.
With 5 axles it needs suitable access and prepared ground for the outriggers and counterweight. We produce a swept-path analysis and a ground-bearing check as part of planning, and can advise on any enabling works before the crane arrives on site.
Yes. The Grove GMK5150XL is always supplied with one of our qualified CPCS operators, whether you hire it on a contract lift or hired and managed basis.
The heavy-lift cranes are in demand, so the earlier the better - but our hire desk is open 24/7 and we will always try to help at short notice. Call us to check availability for your dates.
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Need the 150 tonner on your project?
Our hire desk is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tell us the load, the radius and the site - our planners will do the rest.
01322 555 050