As emissions rules tighten and jobsite power remains uncertain, Mammoet invests in a hybrid all-terrain crane.
Mammoet has taken delivery of the first Grove GMK5150L-1e plug-in hybrid all-terrain crane, marking a step forward in the company’s push toward lower-emission lifting solutions. The 150 tonne (165 USt) crane was handed over at Manitowoc’s facility in Breda, the Netherlands, and will be deployed on upcoming projects requiring reduced environmental impact.
Hermen Kamp, manager assets at Mammoet Global, and Rolf Klooster, regional sales director for Manitowoc, during the handover of the new Grove GMK5150L-1e in Breda.
The GMK5150L-1e combines a conventional diesel carrier with an electrified superstructure powered by a 160 kWh battery pack, enabling emission-free lifting on site while maintaining the same performance as its diesel counterpart. A key feature is its “charge-while-driving” capability, allowing the battery to recharge during transit, reducing reliance on external charging infrastructure and improving operational flexibility.
Designed with customer input, the crane offers multiple charging options, including DC fast charging, AC charging and an onboard generator. Mammoet said these features are particularly important as jobsite charging availability remains inconsistent, while regulatory pressure for zero-emission operations continues to increase across European cities.
The crane is equipped with a 60 metre (197-foot) main boom and is part of Grove’s expanding electrified all-terrain lineup. Its sister model, the GMK5150XL-1e, features a longer 68.7 metre (225-foot) boom and has received international recognition for innovation, including awards in France and Spain and selection as a finalist in the ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026.
