Integrated Logistics Company (ILC) of Kuwait purchased 20 GMK4100L-2 Grove cranes in 2023 making it the largest owner of this model in the Middle East as part of a 31 crane deal that saw it add ten GMK6300L-1 cranes as well as its first GMK5250XL-1.
With the new cranes now deployed at the company’s branches in Kuwait and Qatar, brand-owner Manitowoc said that ILC was the single largest purchaser of Grove cranes in the Middle East for 2023.
The fleet expansion was ILC’s largest ever from Manitowoc in a single year, said the US-based manufacturer.
“After all these years working together, we have built a strong and trusting relationship with Manitowoc, and Grove is our favorite brand because of the high build quality of its cranes,” said Saleh Al Huwaidi, CEO of ILC.
“The tough Mercedes engines, superb Allison and Mercedes gearboxes, MEGATRAK suspension, and highly efficient hydraulic and electrical systems combine with a strong structure to provide the reliability and durability demanded by our customers. Our maintenance costs have reduced thanks to the cranes’ reliability, and we’ve had no major problems. However, we know that when we need support we can count on a rapid response.”
Sudheesh Mohan, Manitowoc’s regional sales manager for the Middle East, said the the firm had been delighted with the “strong commitment from our valued customer ILC.”
He added: “The company is well-known for its exceptional technical skill and engineering knowledge, and we are proud that Grove cranes can support ILC in its work. As Manitowoc continues to focus on customer-centric products we’re seeing stronger demand in the region and we’re aiming for even bigger successes in future.
According to Manitowoc, the GMK4100L-2’s unique abilities make it perfect for tasks at oil and gas refineries as well as major construction projects.
Refinery work typically requires access to tight spaces, so the compact size of the GMK4100L-2 is a major asset. It has an overall length of just 13.21 m and width of 2.55 m, even when carrying up to 21.2 t of counterweight. Combined with the standard 8x6x8 axle arrangement, this allows operators to work with ease while taking full advantage of its compact operating radius, it said.
Conversely, the 300t, six-axle GMK6300L-1 also offers load charts that are ideal for refinery work. It is just over 4 m longer than the GMK4100L-1, at 17.6m and 3m wide. With its seven-section MEGAFORM boom extended to 80 m, it can handle 14t at a radius of up to 28m. At its maximum, the crane can handle 1.7t at a 74m radius. For construction work, where loads must be elevated even higher, its hydraulically adjustable 37m fly jib boosts reach 120m.
The 250t capacity Grove GMK5250XL-1 is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a crane in this class and has the longest boom on five axles at 78.5m. In addition to excellent maneuverability and high lifting capacity, it includes a single-engine design with fuel saver technology. For extra reach, there’s a 17.8m bi-fold swingaway extension that can be lengthened to 33.8m with additional inserts for a maximum overall lift height of 109m. The crane is an ideal choice for a variety of applications, with up to 80t of counterweight and a load chart that includes the ability to lift 9.9t out to a 2 m radius with main boom fully extended.
