Manitowoc To Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Crane At Vertikal Days

Manitowoc is set to make a "powerful impression" at Vertikal Days 2025, which will take place on 11-12 September at Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. The company will occupy Stand 419, where it will headline the booth with the UK debut of the Grove GMK5150XLe plug-in hybrid all-terrain crane, an all-terrain crane that delivers 150 t of capacity and a 68.7 m boom.

Headlining the booth will be the Grove GMK5150XLe plug-in hybrid all-terrain crane. The all-terrain crane launched at bauma 2025 and is now making its UK debut. It delivers 150 t of capacity and a 68.7 m, seven-section boom, with performance that matches that of the regular diesel-powered Grove GMK5150XL. At the same time, it delivers low-emission operation through a fully electric mode for on-site lifting and the crane’s 160 kWh battery pack can be charged while driving, allowing it to top-up on the way to the next jobsite. Options include a 9.6 m/16.2 m bi-fold swingaway jib, an 8 m boom extension, and a 6 m jib extension.

Crane enthusiasts will need to stop by the booth to see a fully refurbished Hydrocon 15 t Clansman crane from the 1970s. Hydrocon was a crane company founded in Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1940s and ceased operations in the late 1980s. Manitowoc’s EnCORE program completed a chassis-up restoration of the vintage crane on behalf of J&D Pierce Contracts. The project is not only a testament to the expert craftsmanship of EnCORE engineers, it exemplifies the team’s ability to extend the lifecycle value of older cranes.

A Grove GMK3050-3 will also be on the stand. This 50 t capacity all-terrain crane is known for its fast road speeds, an ability to be quickly set up on jobsites, particularly in tight areas, and for its simplicity – operating as a single package with no support vehicles required. Mann Crane Hire, an Isle of Man-based company, owns the model on display.

Manitowoc will reinforce its aftermarket support for customers in the region with a plethora of services and material support functions, including:
• Live demonstrations of the Grove CONNECT™ and Potain CONNECT™ remote diagnostics platforms.
• Aftermarket parts information showcasing the full stock available through UK service centers in Buckingham and Barnsley.
• Details on the company’s UK-based training programs for owners, operators, and technicians of Grove and Potain cranes.
• An appearance by the retro Potain service van, a crowd favorite from bauma, highlighting Manitowoc’s service legacy.
• Information on open service technician roles at the Company.
• Wire ropes for tower cranes from Certex, which supplies all Potain cranes across the UK.
• A display of a BCS camera system
"We have a lot in store for visitors to the Manitowoc stand this year, and we’re looking forward to showing them our progress across the board – designing and engineering new cranes, supporting customers on the jobsite with new technologies, and keeping cranes in the best condition with our maintenance services," said Pier Domenico Ravera, vice president sales for mobile cranes in Europe and general manager of Manitowoc Cranes UK. "Vertikal Days will be a great opportunity to meet our UK and Irish customers in person, and as always, we expect it will be a productive and collaborative show."

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