Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Specs

Category: Rough Terrain Cranes ➔
Manufacturer: Grove ➔
Model: RT980 ➔

Boom

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Boom specifications
Max Elevating Angle	80 degrees
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - no jib	146.00 ft (44.50 m)
Max Lift Capacity	160,000.00 lbs (72,574.87 kg)
Max Operating Radius	130.00 ft (39.62 m)
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	36.00 ft (10.97 m)
Min Operating Radius	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Number of Sections	4
Swing Speed	1.8 rpm

Dimensions

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Dimensions specifications
Carrier/Base Length	29.80 ft (9.08 m)
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Transport Height	13.40 ft (4.08 m)
Transport Length	45.50 ft (13.87 m)
Transport Width	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	14.30 ft (4.36 m)
Wheelbase	15.50 in (39.37 cm)
Width w/ Outriggers Extended	26.50 ft (8.08 m)

Engine

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Engine specifications
Air cleaner	Dry type
Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Displacement	426.00 cu in (6,980.90 cu cm)
Engine Model	6-7IT
Max Torque	672.00 lbs ft (911.10 nm)
Net Power	230.00 hp (171.51 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum operating pressure	2500 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	317.00 gpm (1,199.85 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Fuel Capacity	100.00 gal (378.50 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	375.00 gal (1,419.38 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	131,729.00 lbs (59,751.34 kg)
Tire Size	33.25x35-32PR

Transmission

Grove RT980 Rough Terrain Crane Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	18.00 mph (28.97 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	6
Transmission Type	remote mounted full powershift

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