Grove RT525

Series: Grove Rough Terrain Crane

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The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series from Grove includes the RT525. The engine delivers 85.8 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,474.1 cm³. The engine comes from Detroit Diesel. Torque is 333.5 Nm. Rated speed is 2,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 22,560.8 kg. Ground clearance is 496.8 mm. The tank holds 227.1 litres. The gearbox has 6 forward gears. There are also 6 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,800 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 333.1 litres. The cooling system holds 35.6 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 4-53N. Tyre size: 20,5x25. The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series covers 81 models. Rated output within it ranges from 78 to 447.4 kW; the RT525 sits at the bottom of that range with 85.8 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the RT400 below it with 78 kW and the RT48 above it with 91.7 kW. 338 Grove models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeDetroit Dieselcorrect
Engine model4-53Ncorrect
Power85.8 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,800 rpmcorrect
Torque333.5correct
Speed at max. torque1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,474.1 cm³correct
Coolant capacity35.6 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance496.8correct
Unladen weight22,560.8 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeremote mounted full powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears6correct
Reverse gears6correct
Tyre size20.5x25correct
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity333.1 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity227.1 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.8 kW/t (86 kW / 22.6 t)

Stronger than 6% of the mobile & rough terrain cranes in the register — out of 591 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Grove RT525 have?

The Grove RT525 delivers 85.8 kW.

How much does the Grove RT525 weigh?

The unladen weight is 22,561 kg.

What engine does the Grove RT525 have?

4 cylinders, 3,474 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

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  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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