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| The Grove GMK 5110-1 in Grove yellow. The counterweight is removed to represent a realistic transport configuration. |
TWH 053a - Grove GMK 5110-1 Mobile Crane
Model Review June 2009
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| The Grove GMK 5110-1 in Grove yellow. The counterweight is removed to represent a realistic transport configuration. |
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| The Grove box. |
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The model and parts inside the expanded polystyrene tray. |
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| The parts out of the box. The main counterweight is already attached when the model is shipped. |
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| The crane in road configuration with counterweight removed. |
The Grove GMK 5110-1 is a five axle crane rated, as the name suggests, at a 110 tonne capacity. It is a new crane and the printed specifications are provisional but it has a 51m main boom, up to 34m of fly jib and can be fitted with 40 tonnes of counterweight. As a global company, Grove launches their cranes worldwide and they are designated to suit the local markets. In the US this crane is the 5135 reflecting a 135 US ton rating.
This model is 1:50 scale and is made in China.
Packaging
This model comes in a Grove box style. It has a photo of the crane and some dimensioned line drawings. Inside, the model is well packed in expanded polystyrene trays with some additional soft packing. The review model had no defects or missing parts.
Included with the model is a small version of the provisional Grove product guide which has plenty of information on the real crane. Unfortunately there are no instructions on the model itself and so the inexperienced collector may wonder where the parts go. With that said, assembly is not difficult. Out of the box the model is already reeved and all that needs to be fixed are some mirrors and the lattice fly jib.
Detail
The model is a heavy and detailed crane.
Underneath, the chassis is very detailed with excellent metal transmission and axles, and a full set of replica hoses to each wheel. Engine details are also present. The wheels are the same as on the smaller GMK 3055 model with rough terrain tyres mounted on the same style hubs.
At the front, the driving cab sets a high standard. Inside the detail is very good, with clearly visible instruments and a fire extinguisher. There are also replica seat belts which is a surprise, although they look a little large for the scale. On the outside there are some finely crafted mirrors which have to be fitted, including one unusual long one and one used for crane operation only (see the photos on page 2 of this review to see where they fit). There are some very nicely detailed steps into the cab which are complete with a patterned surface, and some very small graphics. A loop for attaching the hook during transport is provided and an orange beacon light completes the detail on the cab.
