All-terrain crane · Grove
Grove GMK5250XL-1: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 65 US tons (59,020 kg), the Grove GMK5250XL-1 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.
- Transport length
- 50 ft 8 in / 15.44 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 10 in / 3 m
- Transport height
- 13 ft 1 in / 4 m
- Weight
- 65 US tons / 59,020 kg
Grove GMK5250XL-1 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 50 ft 8 in / 15.44 m | overall on the carrier, boom stowed |
| Transport width | 9 ft 10 in / 3 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 13 ft 1 in / 4 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 65 US tons / 59,020 kg | gross vehicle weight |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m | |
| Machine type | All-terrain crane | |
| Configuration | Five-axle carrier on 445/95 R25 tyres, basic weight with full fuel. The 88 US tons (80 t) of counterweight travels separately on trucks. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Grove GMK5250XL-1, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Grove GMK5250XL-1 weighs 65 US tons / 59,020 kg, over the 58,400 lb / 26,500 kg a 40 ft container carries, so shipping it whole starts on the next rung up.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
Best fit for Grove GMK5250XL-1
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RoRoBest fit | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across at least 3 40 ft containers by weight, with open-tops for tall pieces: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. We survey the machine first and quote this next to shipping it whole. How we containerize |
| 3 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable cranes from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove GMK5250XL-1 | 50 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.44 × 3 × 4 m) | 65 US tons / 59,020 kg | RoRo |
| Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 | 51 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.61 × 2.55 × 4 m) | 66 US tons / 60,000 kg | RoRo |
| Tadano GR-1000XL-4 | 47 ft 2 in × 10 ft 10 in × 12 ft 6 in (14.38 × 3.31 × 3.81 m) | 59 US tons / 53,170 kg | RoRo |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Grove GMK5250XL-1 go
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 5%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Cranes for industrial projects; SABER certificates are arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Rough-terrain cranes for mining work, through San Antonio or Antofagasta.
Quote to Chile
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning of the carrier, outriggers and counterweight.
Quote to Australia
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Grove GMK5250XL-1 for export
- The boom is fully retracted and stowed, the hook block secured and the outrigger floats removed or pinned.
- Counterweight slabs, swingaway and hook blocks are listed with their weights so each piece is booked on the right equipment.
Grove GMK5250XL-1 shipping questions
Does a Grove GMK5250XL-1 fit in a shipping container?
At 65 US tons (59,020 kg), the Grove GMK5250XL-1 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated), across at least 3 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a Grove GMK5250XL-1 weigh for shipping?
Grove lists the Grove GMK5250XL-1 at 65 US tons (59,020 kg) (gross vehicle weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Grove GMK5250XL-1?
50 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.44 × 3 × 4 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Grove's published specifications for the Grove GMK5250XL-1.
What has to come off a Grove GMK5250XL-1 to ship it?
To containerize it: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. Our crew does the work, crates and labels every part, and loads the pieces across at least 3 containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a Grove GMK5250XL-1 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.