Grove RT 540 e Manuel Technique
Grove RT 540 e Manuel Technique
Grove RT 540 e Manuel Technique
Product Guide
Ansi B30.5
Imperial 85%
Features
• 35 t (40 USt) capacity • Intuitive, user friendly controls with
electronic joysticks and operator
• 9,8 m – 31 m (32 ft – 102 ft) four-section customizable function speeds
full-power boom
• Full frame decking
• 7,9 m – 13,7 m (26 ft – 45 ft) offsettable
telescopic swingaway extension • 122 kW (164 hp) Cummins diesel engine
(Tier 4F)
• Full vision cab design
GROVE RT540E
Grove design and engineering expertise have been developed through years of manufacturing an
outstanding line of performance-proven, rough-terrain cranes. The RT540E builds upon this tradition
with exceptional mobility and fast set-up on any job-site.
Features
Boom
The RT540E is equipped with a 9,8 m – 31 m
(32 ft – 102 ft) four-section full power boom. The
boom incorporates a rectangular boom shape made
from 100 ksi steel, which eliminates weight and
maximizes structural capacities.
Cab
The Full Vision cab with tilt-telescoping steering
wheel, electronic single or dual-axis controllers, hot
water heat and air conditioning provides all day
comfort for the operator.
Tip height
The RT540E offers a 7,9 m – 13,7 m (26 ft – 45 ft)
offsettable telescopic swingaway providing a maximum
tip height of 47 m (154 ft).
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Contents
Working range_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Load charts____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Specifications_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Symbols glossary____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Tire size A B C D E F G H J K L
20.5 x 25 9797 mm 9490 mm 6732 mm 6061 mm 5832 mm 4000 mm 3498 mm 2055 mm 2606 mm
4-wheel (386 in) (374 in) (265 in) (239 in) (230 in) (157 in) (137 in) (81 in) 25.0° 23.0° (103 in)
steer
16.0 x 25 9797 mm 9490 mm 6732 mm 6010 mm 5806 mm 4000 mm 3498 mm 2093 mm 2536 mm
(386 in) (374 in) (265 in) (237 in) (229 in) (157 in) (137 in) (82 in) 26.0° 24.0° (100 in)
6147
Notes: (242.01)
•All dimensions are for reference only
•Boom elevation is -3° to +76° 6147
•Dimensions shown are based on 20.5 x 25 tires. (242.01)
Add 35.4 mm (1.35 in) for 16.0 x 25 tires
23387 (93.98) Retracted
4267 (167.99) Mid-extend
23387 (93.98)
6095Retracted
(239.98) Full extend
4267 (167.99) Mid-extend
6095 (239.98) Full extend
2540
(100)
2540 L
(100) 2484 Over
L
(97.80)
2484 Overof tires
(97.80) width
tires
H Track width of CWT
H Track CWT
B
B
E
A E Outside 26°
A C D turning
Outside g 26° 26° R3800
C turning
D Outside radius
g 26°F G R3800 (149.61)
radius
Outsidecurb F Inside
Insideturning g G Inside (149.61) tail swing
curb
clearance Inside curb
clearance turningg radius tail swing
radius curb radius
radius
248 248
(9.75)
(9.75)
3235 3235
426 426 (127.36) (127.36)
(16.75)
(16.75)
3283
3 (129.23)
32833 (129.23)
boom horizontal
boom horizontal
J J
499 499 K K
CL Rotation
CL Rotation
(19.66)
(19.66)
3660 (144.09)
(144 1905 (75)1905 (75)
09)(144.09)
3660 (144 09)
368 368 Wheelbase
Wheelbase
(14.48)
(14.48)
4745 (186.80) 7117 (280.20)
Boom 4745 (186.80)
overhang 7117 (280.20)
Chassis length
Boom overhang Chassis length
CL
CL
Weights
Gross Front Rear
kg lb kg lb kg lb
Basic Machine: including 31 m (102 ft) main boom, main hoist with 137 m
(450 ft) of rope, full counterweight + IPO, 6.8 t (7.5 USt) headache ball, and
27 950 61,618 13 157 29,005 14 793 32,613
35 t (40 USt) hook block:
Tier 4F engine.
Add: Auxiliary hoist + 137 m (450 ft) of 35 x 7 hoist cable and auxiliary boom
28 177 62,118 13 234 29,176 14 942 32,942
nose ILO IPO counterweight
Add: 7.9 - 13.7 m (26 ft - 45 ft) telescopic boom extension + extension hangers 29 038 64,016 14 662 32,324 14 375 31,692
150
30° OFFSET
140 26' EXT.
130
120
70° 102
110
60°
50°
Height from ground in feet
90 80
70
80 40°
60
70
30° 50
60
50 40
20°
32
40
76°
30 10° Maximum
boom
angle
20
10 0°
0
140 120 100 80 60 40 20
130 110 90 70 50 30 10
Axis of
rotation
Operating radius in feet from axis of rotation
THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO OPERATE THE CRANE.
The individual crane’s load chart, operating instructions and other instructional plates must be read and understood prior to operating the crane.
THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO OPERATE THE CRANE.
The individual crane’s load chart, operating instructions and other instructional plates must be read and understood prior to operating the crane.
THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO OPERATE THE CRANE.
The individual crane’s load chart, operating instructions and other instructional plates must be read and understood prior to operating the crane.
Pounds Pounds
Min. boom angle for indicated length (no load) 0° 21° 36° Boom Lifting capacities at 0° boom angle
angle 32 40 50
Max. boom length at 0° boom angle (no load) — 80 —
7230 4060 1790
0°
NOTE: ( ) Boom angles are in degrees. (26) (33.8) (43.8)
*This capacity is based on maximum obtainable boom angle.
NOTE: ( ) Reference radii in feet. A6-829-104280
THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO OPERATE THE CRANE.
The individual crane’s load chart, operating instructions and other instructional plates must be read and understood prior to operating the crane.
Max. boom
length at 0°
60 ft 60 ft
boom angle
(no load)
THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO OPERATE THE CRANE.
The individual crane’s load chart, operating instructions and other instructional plates must be read and understood prior to operating the crane.
Rear axle
360° Centerline of 360° oscillation
Over side
outrigger support lockouts must
Centerline be set to
of boom Boom maintain 360°
centered capacities
Longitudinal over front
centerline
CG of load of crane 6°
Over + + Over 12°
front rear
Front
See note
at bottom
Lifting Lifting on tires
on outriggers C6-829-003529
Over side
Centerline C6-829-001159
of rotation
Bold lines determine the limiting position of any load for operation within working areas indicated.
Brakes
Full hydraulic split circuit disc-type brakes operating on all
wheels. Spring-applied, hydraulically released parking brake
mounted on front axle.
Tires
Standard 20.5 x 25-24 bias ply
Lights
Full lighting including turn indicators, head, tail, brake and
hazard warning lights.
Extension
Boom length Hydraulic system Steering
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