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Grove RT980

Series: Grove Rough Terrain Crane

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With the RT980, Grove offers a model from the Grove Rough Terrain Crane series. The engine delivers 171.5 kW, with a displacement of 6,980.9 cm³. Torque is 911.1 Nm. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The unladen weight is 59,751.3 kg. Ground clearance is 502.9 mm. The tank holds 378.5 litres. The gearbox has 6 forward gears. There are also 6 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 1,200 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 1,419.5 litres. The cooling system holds 55.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 6-7IT. Tyre size: 33,25x35-32PR. The Grove Rough Terrain Crane series covers 81 models. Rated output within it ranges from 78 to 447.4 kW; the RT980 sits in the lower part of that range with 171.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the RT760 below it with 149.1 kW and the RT700E above it with 179 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 model6-7ITcorrect
Power171.5 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Torque911.1correct
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Displacement6,980.9 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity55.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance502.9correct
Unladen weight59,751.3 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeremote mounted full powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears6correct
Reverse gears6correct
Tyre size33.25x35-32PRcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow1,200 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity1,419.5 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity378.5 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 2.9 kW/t (172 kW / 59.8 t)

Stronger than 38% 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 RT980 have?

The Grove RT980 delivers 172 kW.

How much does the Grove RT980 weigh?

The unladen weight is 59,751 kg.

What engine does the Grove RT980 have?

6,981 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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