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Grove RT880

Series: Grove Rough Terrain Crane

The photo shows the RT700E from the same series. Source: https://www.technikboerse.com/marke/grove-462

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The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series from Grove includes the RT880. The engine delivers 253 hp (186.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,300 cm³. The engine comes from Cummins. Torque is 1,077.1 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 49,838 kg. The tank holds 378.5 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 852.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 6CTA 8,3L. Tyre size: 29,5x25-28PR. The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series covers 81 models. Rated output within it ranges from 106.1 to 608.3 hp; the RT880 sits in the lower part of that range with 253 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the RT770E below it with 243.4 hp and the RT875CC above it with 253.5 hp. 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 makeCumminscorrect
Engine model6CTA 8.3Lcorrect
Power253 hp (186.1 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque1,077.1correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement8,300 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight49,838 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typefull powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears6correct
Reverse gears6correct
Tyre size29.5x25-28PRcorrect
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity852.1 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity378.5 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.7 kW/t (186 kW / 49.8 t)

Stronger than 43% 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 RT880 have?

The Grove RT880 delivers 253 hp.

How much does the Grove RT880 weigh?

The unladen weight is 49,838 kg.

What engine does the Grove RT880 have?

6 cylinders, 8,300 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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Other models in this series

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GRT655L

GRT8100

GRT880

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RT48

RT49

RT500C

RT500D

RT500DXL

Sources: [1]

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