I'd like to get some feedback on used cranes.
I've got a 99 model 50 ton Grove. 110' of live stick. 32-56' swing away jib. 150 tip height capacity is around 9,000 pounds, 170' tip height capacity is around 5,000 pounds. This crane will do most of my work, but it's stretched to it's limits. We're not in the need of "heavy lifts". Our work requires height.
I'm looking for a second crane, and would like to increase capacities at the 150-200' heights. I've decided the 110' of live stick won't be sufficient. 135-140' would be better. Most cranes with that sort of live stick are rated at 90 tons. The price tag gets steeper than I can justify. The smallest crane with that much live stick I've run across is a TMS870. Most seem to be manufactured around 1996. Does anyone have any experience with these cranes?
I've got a 99 model 50 ton Grove. 110' of live stick. 32-56' swing away jib. 150 tip height capacity is around 9,000 pounds, 170' tip height capacity is around 5,000 pounds. This crane will do most of my work, but it's stretched to it's limits. We're not in the need of "heavy lifts". Our work requires height.
I'm looking for a second crane, and would like to increase capacities at the 150-200' heights. I've decided the 110' of live stick won't be sufficient. 135-140' would be better. Most cranes with that sort of live stick are rated at 90 tons. The price tag gets steeper than I can justify. The smallest crane with that much live stick I've run across is a TMS870. Most seem to be manufactured around 1996. Does anyone have any experience with these cranes?