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Truck Mounted | TM500E-2

Summary

The TM500E-2 is equipped with two engines to reduce fuel usage and is available in two boom lengths, with an optional 13.7 m offsettable telescopic swingaway extension to increase max tip height to 46.9 m. A commercial-sourced chassis provides a comfortable ride at highway speeds to 65 mph.

NOTE: TM/TMS models are not CE certified. Please contact your local Grove distributor for availability and special fuel requirements in your area.

Features

4-section full-power boom
New carrier cab
In-dash engine gauges
Spring front and air rear suspension
Pusher axle optional
Full rear storage box optional
Dual axis electronic controls
Chassis engine: Cummins ISC07 diesel, 6-cylinder, turbo-charged, 300 bhp (224 kW)
Superstructure engine: Cummins QSB 3.3L 4-cylinder water-cooled diesel off-road engine, 110 bhp (82 kW)
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Quick Reference Guide
Capacity
Main Boom Length
Boom Extension
Max Height
40 t (45 USt)
29 m / 31 m
7.9 m – 13.7 m
47 m
Superstructure
Boom 8,8 m - 29 m (29 ft - 95 ft) four-section, synchronized full power boom. Maximum tip height: 31,2 m (102.5 ft).
Optional boom 9,8 m - 31,0 m (32 ft - 102 ft) four-section, synchronized full power boom. Maximum tip height: 33,6 m (110 ft).
Telescopic swingaway extension 7,9 m - 13,7 m (26 ft - 45 ft) offsettable telescopic lattice swingaway extension. Offsets at 0°, 15°, and 30°. Stows alongside base boom section. Maximum tip height: 44,5 m (146 ft) with 29 m (95 ft) boom. Maximum tip height: 47,0 m (154 ft) with 31 m (102 ft) boom.
*Optional fxed swingaway extension 7,9 m (26 ft) offsettable fixed swingaway extension. Offsets at 0°, 15°, and 30°. Stows alongside base boom section. Maximum tip height: 38,9 m (127.6 ft) with 29 m (95 ft) boom. Maximum tip height: 41,1 m (135 ft) with 31 m (102 ft) boom.
Boom nose Three nylatron sheaves (with 29 m/[95 ft] boom) Four nylatron sheaves (with 31 m/[102 ft] boom) mounted on heavy duty tapered roller bearings with removable pin-type rope guards. Quick reeve type boom nose.
Boom elevation One double acting hydraulic cylinder with integral holding valve provides elevation from -3° to +78°.
Load moment and anti-two block system Standard "Graphic Display" load moment and anti-two block system with audio-visual warning and control lever lockout. These systems provide electronic display of boom angle, length, radius, tip height, relative load moment, maximum permissible load, load indication and warning of impending two-block condition. The standard Work Area Definition System allows the operator to pre-select and define safe working areas. If the crane approaches the pre-set limits, audio-visual warnings aid the operator in avoiding job-site obstructions.
Cab Full-vision, all-steel fabricated with acoustical lining and tinted safety glass throughout. Deluxe seat incorporates armrest-mounted electric dual-axis controllers. Dash panel incorporates gauges for all engine functions. Other standard features include: hot water heater, cab circulating air fan, sliding side and rear windows, sliding skylight with electric wiper and sunscreen, electric windshield wash/wipe, 12V power outlet, fire extinguisher and seat belt.
Electrical system Two 12V-maintenance free batteries. 24V electrical system with 24V starting and 24V lights. Can-Bus diagnostic system. Master battery disconnect for superstructure electrical system.
Swing Single speed, planetary swing drive with foot applied multi-disc wet brake. Spring applied, hydraulically released swing brake. Dual position mechanical house lock, operated from cab, and 360° mechanical swing lock. Maximum speed: 2.0 rpm.
Engine (tier III) Cummins QSB 3.3L 4 cylinder water-cooled diesel off-road engine. 82 kW (110 bhp) @ 82 kW (2400 rpm). Maximum torque: 412 Nm (304 ft-lb) Fuel requirement: Maximum of 5000 ppm sulfur content
Fuel tank 114 L (30 gal)
Counterweight (pinned to superstructure) 29 m (95 ft) boom: 1360 kg (3000 lb)
31 m (102 ft) boom: 2495 kg (5500 lb)
Hydraulic system (S/S) Two main pumps ([1] piston and [1] gear) with a combined capacity of 312 L/min (82.4 gpm). Maximum operating pressure: 275.7 bar (4000 psi). Three section pressure compensated valve bank. Return line type filter with full flow by-pass protection and service indicator. Replaceable cartridge with micron filtration rating of 5/12/16. 364 L (96 gal) hyd. reservoir. System pressure test ports.
Hoist specifcations (HP15C-17G) main and auxiliary hoists Planetary reduction with automatic spring applied multi-disc wet brake. Electronic hoist drum rotation indicators, and hoist drum cable followers.

Maximum single line pull:

1st layer: 5280 kg (11,640 lb)
3rd layer: 4323 kg (9530 lb)
5th layer: 3656 kg (8060 lb)

Maximum permissible line pull:

5280 kg (11,640 lb) with 6x37 class rope.
5280 kg (11,640 lb) with 35x7 class rope.
Maximum single line speed: 136 m/min (445 fpm)
Rope Construction:

6X36 EIPS IWRC, Special Flexible
35x7 Flex-X, Rotation Resistant
Rope diameter: 16 mm (5/8 in)
Rope length:

Main hoist: 137,0 m (450 ft)
Auxiliary hoist: 137,0 m (450 ft)
Maximum rope stowage: 181 m (596 ft)
Carrier
Chassis "C" section frame fabricated from high-strength, low alloy steel with sub-frame "Huck-Bolted". Front/rear towing and tie down lugs.
Outrigger system Four hydraulic telescoping single-stage double box beam outriggers with inverted jacks and integral holding valves. Three position setting, 0%, 50% and fully extended. All steel fabricated, quick release type outrigger floats, 610mm (24.0 in) round. *Optional aluminum outrigger pads available in place of steel. Maximum outrigger pad load: 27 216 kg (60,000 lb).
Outrigger controls Located in the superstructure cab, requires two hand operation. Crane level indicator (360° sight bubble) on left side of console. Carrier mounted controls with emergency shutdown located on each side of carrier for set-up also. Note: no front stabilizer required.
Engine Cummins ISC300 (2002 On-Highway EPA Certified) six-cylinders, turbo-charged after cooled diesel engine. 224kW (300 bhp) @ 2000 rpm. Maximum torque: 1166 Nm (860 ft lb) @ 1300 rpm Fuel requirement: Maximum of 5000 ppm sulfur content Equipped with engine exhaust brake, low oil pressure/high water temperature audio/visual warning system, grid heater and (120V) immersion block heater.
Fuel tank capacity 284 L (75 gal) aluminum.
Transmission Allison automatic push button with 6 speeds forward and 1 reverse. Integral torque convertor. Remote mounted transmission dip-stick. Synthetic fluid.
Electrical system Three (3) 12 V - maintenance free batteries. 12 V starting and 12 V lighting. Master battery disconnect for carrier electrical system.
Drive 6 x 4 x 2.
Steering Front axle, mechanical with hydraulic power assist controlled by the steering wheel. Turning radius: 12,7 m (41.6 ft)
Axles Front: Single, Meritor non-drive / steer with 9072 kg (20,000 lb) rating. Rear: Dual, drive / non-steer single reduction drive, inter-axle differential lock, with 20 866 kg (46,000 lb) rating. Synthetic fluids.
Brakes ABS, S-cam, dual line air system operating on all wheels. Spring - applied, air released parking brake acting on rear axles. Air dryer is standard.
Tires Std. Front: 425/65R22.5 radial highway tread tubeless singles. Std. Rear: 11R22.5 highway tread tubeless duals.
Suspension Front: Spring mounted single axle with shock absorbers.
Rear: Air bags with shock absorbers.
Lights Full lighting including turn indicators, head, tail, brake and hazard warning lights. Day-time running lights.
Cab Cab over / low profile 2 person design with manual hydraulic tilt. Double galvannealed steel fabricated with acoustical lining and tinted glass throughout. Deluxe fabric covered, fully air adjustable drivers seat with armrests and 3 point retractable seatbelt. Complete driving controls and engine instrumentation including tilt steering wheel, tachometer, hourmeter, engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, fuel level, air system pressure, and speedometer gauges, transmission temperature warning, low air warning, and park brake indicator. 50,000 BTU heater / defroster, and 28,500 BTU air conditioning combination. Wired for radio.
Maximum speed 104,6 km/h (65 mph)
Gradeability (theoretical) 32% based on 25 913 kg (57,127 lb) G.V.W.
Miscellaneous standard equipment Full length aluminum decking, dual West Coast style rear view mirrors, electronic back-up alarm, hook block and headache ball stowage areas, hoist mirrors, aluminum front / rear wheels (outer rear only), stainless steel exhaust system with aluminum heat shield.
Options
Optional AUXILIARY HOIST PACKAGE (includes Model HP15C-17G auxiliary hoist with electronic hoist drum rotation indicator, hoist drum cable follower, 137.0 m (450 ft) of 16 mm (5/8 in) 35 x 7 class wire rope and auxiliary single sheave boom nose.

AUXILIARY LIGHTING PACKAGE (includes cab mounted amber flashing light and dual base boom mounted floodlights.)

LMI light bar (in cab)
Pusher axle
Full width rear mounted aluminum stowage box with access steps
Right side mounted sling box
Cross axle differential lock.
Remote drive / steer
Tandom steer (4 axle) - "special order"
High Performance Highway Package - special order
-20 Degree cold weather package
Cummins ISC300 (2002 On-Highway EPA Certified)
engine. Maximum of 5000 ppm sulfur content (for sale
outside of the US and Canada)