Ireland-based Tusker Construction Group has expanded its crane fleet with several new Grove all-terrain cranes, marking a departure from its previous focus on used equipment.
The company, which has traditionally sourced used cranes from a variety of suppliers, including authorised dealer Irlequip, opted for brand new Grove models for its 2025 investment.
The new additions, one Grove GMK6300L-1, two Grove GMK3060L-1, and two Grove GMK5120L cranes, will be deployed on projects across Ireland and the UK.
These cranes were supplied and will be serviced by Irlequip, which represents Grove in Ireland.
Tusker Group managing director John Lennon said: “We’ve long enjoyed the performance and productivity of Grove cranes, but we saw an opportunity to achieve higher utilisation, lower downtime, and reduced running costs by switching to new models.
“So we worked with the guys at Irlequip to get the right mix of machines and can already feel the benefits. With the GMK6300L-1, we’ve added a proven leader in its class; while the five-axle and three-axle models are perfect for our rental fleet and are continually busy.”
The Grove GMK6300L-1 model is a six-axle crane with a lifting capacity of 300t, featuring an 80m main boom and maximum reach of 120m with an additional jib and boom extension.
The GMK5120L, a five-axle, 120t crane, incorporates Grove’s Crane Control System (CCS) and MAXbase variable outrigger positioning, providing 66m on the main boom and a swingaway jib that extends between 9.4m and 16m.
Meanwhile, the three-axle, 60t GMK3060L-1 is designed for compactness and versatility, also offering MAXbase and CCS, a 48m main boom, and an 8.7m/15m bi-fold swingaway jib.
Irlequip director John Ledwith said: “We provide full customer support for Grove crane owners in Ireland. Many of our customers start with a used Grove crane and then convert to a new one once they see the machine’s performance and the support they receive from Irlequip.”
Tusker Construction Group, based in County Monaghan and established in 1995, supplies construction services to commercial and residential clients throughout Ireland.
Last month, Manitowoc introduced the upFLEX Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL), a load management system intended for Grove rough-terrain and truck cranes manufactured from 2002 to 2023.
