Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Specs

Category: Rough Terrain Cranes ➔
Manufacturer: Grove ➔
Model: RT540E ➔

The Grove RT540E is a versatile rough terrain crane designed for heavy lifting in challenging environments. Featuring a robust 40-ton capacity, the RT540E offers a telescoping boom with extended reach and precise load handling. Its four-wheel drive and all-terrain tires provide superior mobility on uneven surfaces, making it suitable for construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The crane's advanced hydraulic system ensures smooth operation and efficient load control. Compact yet powerful, the Grove RT540E combines durability with maneuverability, optimizing performance in rough terrain applications. This model is widely used for lifting, material handling, and rigging tasks in demanding job sites.

General Specifications

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane General Specifications specifications
Lift Capacity Tons (metric tons)	40 (36.3) — Starting 2017 Model Year
Lift Height Ft. (m)	102 (31) — Starting 2017 Model Year

Boom

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Boom specifications
Height	154.00 ft (46.94 m)
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - no jib	102.00 ft (31.09 m)
Max Lift Capacity	80,000.00 lbs (36,287.43 kg)
Max Operating Radius	95.00 ft (28.96 m)
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Min Operating Radius	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Number of Sections	4
Swing Speed	2 rpm

Dimensions

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Dimensions specifications
Carrier/Base Length	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Transport Height	10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Transport Length	39.20 ft (11.95 m)
Transport Width	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Wheelbase	12.10 in (30.73 cm)
Width w/ Outriggers Extended	20.00 ft (6.10 m)

Engine

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Engine specifications
Displacement	408.90 cu in (6,700.69 cu cm)
Engine Model	QSB 6.7L
Gross Power	159.60 hp (119.02 kw)
Max Torque	539.90 lbs ft (732.00 nm)
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Operating Specifications

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	57.90 gal (219.15 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	104.70 gal (396.29 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	60,126.70 lbs (27,273.05 kg)
Tire Size	20.5x25-24 bias

Transmission

Grove RT540E Rough Terrain Crane Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	6
Transmission Type	range-shift

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