Grove RT525B

Series: Grove Rough Terrain Crane

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The Grove RT525B belongs to the Grove Rough Terrain Crane series. The engine delivers 131.8 hp (96.9 kW), has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,193.5 cm³. The engine comes from DETROIT. Torque is 431.2 Nm. Rated speed is 2,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 24,584.7 kg. Ground clearance is 490.7 mm. The tank holds 227.1 litres. The gearbox has 6 forward gears. There are also 6 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,000 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 333.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the DIESEL 8,2L. Tyre size: 16,00x25 28PR. The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series covers 81 models. Rated output within it ranges from 106.1 to 608.3 hp; the RT525B sits at the bottom of that range with 131.8 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the RT522B below it with 131.5 hp and the RT500C above it with 131.9 hp. 338 Grove models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 19 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeDETROITcorrect
Engine modelDIESEL 8.2Lcorrect
Power131.8 hp (96.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,800 rpmcorrect
Torque431.2correct
Speed at max. torque1,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement8,193.5 cm³correct
Aspirationnaturalcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance490.7correct
Unladen weight24,584.7 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeremote mounted powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears6correct
Reverse gears6correct
Tyre size16.00x25 28PRcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

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

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.9 kW/t (97 kW / 24.6 t)

Stronger than 8% 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 RT525B have?

The Grove RT525B delivers 132 hp.

How much does the Grove RT525B weigh?

The unladen weight is 24,585 kg.

What engine does the Grove RT525B have?

8 cylinders, 8,194 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

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  • 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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