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Grove RT740

Series: Grove Rough Terrain Crane

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The RT740 from Grove is part of the Grove Rough Terrain Crane series. The engine delivers 126.8 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,211.1 cm³. The engine comes from Detroit Diesel. Torque is 531.5 Nm. Rated speed is 2,500 rpm. The unladen weight is 34,235.3 kg. Ground clearance is 411.5 mm. The tank holds 227.1 litres. The gearbox has 6 forward gears. There are also 6 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 583 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 6V-53N. Tyre size: 21,00X25-24PR. The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series covers 81 models. Rated output within it ranges from 78 to 447.4 kW; the RT740 sits at the bottom of that range with 126.8 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the RT63S below it with 123.8 kW and the RT600E above it with 129 kW. 338 Grove models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeDetroit Dieselcorrect
Engine model6V-53Ncorrect
Power126.8 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,500 rpmcorrect
Torque531.5correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement5,211.1 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance411.5correct
Unladen weight34,235.3 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typefull powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears6correct
Reverse gears6correct
Tyre size21.00X25-24PRcorrect
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity583 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity227.1 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.7 kW/t (127 kW / 34.2 t)

Stronger than 21% 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 RT740 have?

The Grove RT740 delivers 127 kW.

How much does the Grove RT740 weigh?

The unladen weight is 34,235 kg.

What engine does the Grove RT740 have?

6 cylinders, 5,211 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • 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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