G

cranes
GROVE®
worldwide
RT422
Rough terrain hydraulic crane/85% Domestic
27 ft.-70 ft. full power boom

80 70 80 50 40 30
OPERATING RADIUS FROM AXIS OF ROTATION IN FEEF
 ON RUBBER CAPAOTIES 16.0Ox24 (16 PLY) TIRES
STATIONARY (DEFINED ARC OVER FRONT)
Radius in Moln Boom length in Feet
Feet 27 40 50 60 70
8 36,350
(64)

NOTES FOR 9

10
32.200
(61.5)
29.100 16.600

LIFTING CAPACITIES 12
(59)
20,750
(54)
(70)
16.600
(66.5)
9.950
(71.5)
8,900
(75.5)
15 13,900 13.900 9.950 8.900 6.910
(45) (61.5) (68) (72) (76.5)
20 8.520 8.520 8.520 8.520 6.500
"WARNING: THIS CHART IS ONLY A GUIDE. The Notes below (23) (52.5) (61.5) (67) (72)
are for iDustradon only and should not be reUed upon to 25 5.730 5.730 5.730 5.730
(42) (54.5) (61.5) (67)
operate the crane. The Individual crane's load chart,
30 4,120 4.120 4.120 4,120
operadng Instruedons and other Instrucdon plates must be
(28.5) (46.5) (55.5) (62.5)
read and understood prior to operadng the crane."
35 3,040 3.040 3,040
1. All rated loads have been tested to and meet minimum requirements (37.5) (49.5) (57.5)
of SAEJI 063 OCTSO - Cantilevered Boom Crane Structures -Method 40 2.270 2.270 2.270
of Test, and do not exceed 85% of the tipping load on outriggers (25) (42.5) (52)
45 1.690 1.690
(75% of tipping load on rubber) as determined by SAEj765 OCT80 (34) (46)
Crane Stability Test Code. 50 1.230 1,230
2. Capacities given do not include the weight of hookblocks, slings, (23.5) (39.5)
aUxiliary lifting equipment and load handling devices. Their weights 55 860
(31.5)
MUST be added to the load to be lifted. When more than minimum
A6-829·009107
reqUired reeving is used, the additional rope weight shall be
considered part of the load
3. Capacities appearing above the bold line are based on structural
ON RUBBER (STATIONARY - 360°)
Radius in Main Boom Length in Feet
strength and tipping should not be relied upon as a capacity Feet 27 40 50 60 70
limitation. 8 21.850
4. All capacities are for crane on firm, level surface. It may be (64)
necessary to have structural supports under the outrigger floats or 9 17.600
tires to spread the load to a larger bearing surface. (61.5)
10 14,650 14.650
5. When either boom length or radius or both are between values
(59) (70)
listed, the smallest load shown at either the next larger radius or 12 10.750 10.750 8.900 8.900
boom length shall be used (54) (66.5) (71.5) (75.5)
6. For outrigger operation, ALL outriggers shall be fully extended with 15 7.420 7,420 7.310 7,290 6.910
(45) (61.5) (68) (72) (76.5)
tires raised free of ground before raising the boom or lifting loads.
20 4,330 4.330 4,330 4.330 4.330
7. Tires shall be inflated to the recommended pressure before lifting (23) (52.5) (61.5) (67) (72)
on rubber. 2.790 2,790 2.790 2,790
25
8. Unless otherwise stated, capacities are with powered boom sections (42) (54.5) (61,5) (67)
equally extended 30 1.870 1,870 1,870 1.870
9. DefinedArc ! 6' on either side of longitudinal centerline of machine. (28.5) (46.5) (55.5) (62.5)
35 1.240 1.240 1.240
10. With tele boom extension in working position and main boom length (37.5) (49.5) (57,5)
greater than 60 ft., boom angle must not be less than 30', since loss 40 780 780 780
of stability will occur causing a tipping condition. (25) (42.5) (52)
A6·829·0091OS

Constant improvement and engineering progress make it necessary that we reserve lhe right to
make specification, eqUipment, and price changes without notice. Illustrations shown may PICK & CARRY CAPAOTIES (UP TO 2.5 MPH)
ioclude optional equipment and accessories and may nnt include aU standard eqUipment. BOOM CENTERED OVER FRONT
Radius In Main 800m Length in Feet

GGROVE.
Feet 27 40 50 60 70
8 31.750
(64)
9 30.000
(615)

_ worldwide 10

12
28.200
(59)
20.750
(54)
Grove Worldwide - World Headquarters 15 13.900 13.000 12.950
1565 Buchanan Trail East (45) (61.5) (68)
Shady Grove, Pennsylvania 17256 20 8.520 8,520 8,520 8.520
Phone: (717) 597-8121 Telex: 1842308 Fax: (717) 597-4062 (23) (52.5) (61.5) (67)
25 5,730 5,730 5,730 5,730
Grove North America (42) (54.5) (61.5) (67)
P.O. Box 21, Shady Grove, Pennsylvania 17256 30 4.120 4,120 4.120 4,120
(285) (46.5) (55.5) (62.5)
Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific
35 3.040 3.040 3.040
Phone: (717) 597-8121 Telex: 1842308 Fax: (717) 597-4062 (37.5) (49.5) (57.5)
40 2,270 2,270 2.270
Grove Europe· (25) (42.5) (52)
Sunderland, England SR4 6TT 45 1,690 1.690
Europe, Africa, Middle East, Near East (34) (46)
Phone:(091 )565-6281 Telex:53484CRANESG Fax:(091 )564-0442 50 1.230 1,230
(23.5) (395)
• Grove Coles Limited, Registered in England, Number 1845128, Registered office,
Crown Works, Pallion, Sunderland, Tyne A Wear, England SR4 6IT. 55 860
(31.5)
NOTE: Boom an~es are m degrees. A6-829·009109
Form No.: LC-RT422-70F.P.-DOM. .Part No.:3-453 391-5M Printed io U.S.A.
 WEIGHT REDUcnONS FOR 27 FT. - 70 FT. BOOM
LOAD HANDLING DEVICES ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED - 360·
25 IT. FIXED EXTENSION Radius In Main Boom Length In Feet 25 ft.
~.
W1rn 27 IT... 70 IT. BOOM Feet Ext. &
'tStowed· 294lbs. 70 ft.
tErected· "I,471lbs. 27 40 50 60 70 95
8 44.000 43;650 42.450
(64) (73) (76.5)
25 IT.. 43 IT. TELE. BOOM EXTENSION
W1rn 27 IT.. 70 IT. BOOM 9 41.000 41.000 39.850
tStowed . 5381bs. (61.5) (71.5) (75.5)
tErected (Retracted) . 3,906lbs. 10 38.000 38.000 37.550
tErected (Extended) . 4,995Ibs. (59) (70) (74)
tReduction of main boom capacities. 12 31,450 31,450 31.450 31,450
(54) (66.5) (71.5) (75.5)
HooKBWCKS: 15 24.300 24.300 24.300 24.300 22.000
22 Ton. 3 Sheave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 499 Ibs. (45) (61.5) (68) (72) (76.5)
15 Ton, 2 Sheave. . .. . . . . .. .. . . . .. 462 Ibs. 20 18.000 17.650 17.650 17.650 17.650 12.500
12 Ton, I Sheave.. . .. . .. ... .. .. ... 360 Ibs. (23) (52.5) (61.5) (67) (72) (78)
5 Ton Headache Ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172 Ibs.
Auxiliary Boom Head . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145 Ibs. 25 13.300 13.300 13.300 13.300 10.750
(42) (54.5) (61.5) (67) (74.5)
30 10,400 10,400 10.400 10,400 9.810

.d1l 35

40
(28.5) (46.5)
8.370
(37.5)
6.630
(25)
(55.5)
8.370
(49.5)
6.630
(42.5)
(62.5)
8.370
(57.5)
6.630
(52)
(71)
8.930
(67.5)
7.820
(64)

-fro
DIMENSiONS ARE
FOIlIAllGEST 45 5.370 5.370 6.210
GIIOVE FIJIlNISHED
HOOK BLOCK AND (34) (46) (60.5)
HEADACHE BALL. 4,410 4,410
50 5.040
.-.111 AN1,..."O
r"" BLOCK AcnvATED. (23.5) (39.5) (57)
55 3.660 4.140
(31.5) (52.5)
60 3.060 3,430
NOTES FOR RUBBER CAPACITIES (21.5) (48.5)
No load stability Doto MainBoom 65 2.860
70 n.
front Min. boom angle (<leg.) for Indicated length 23
(44)
(Naload) Max. boom length (ft.) 01 0 deg. boom angle 60 Minimum boom angle (deg.) for indicated length (no load) 0 0
360Deg. Min. boom angle (<leg.) far Indicated length 46
(Nolood) Max. boom length (n.) at a deg. boom angle 40 Maximum boom length (ft.) at 0 deg. boom angle (no load) 70 95
NOTE: Boom angles are in de~t'fes. A6·R29·00R2S2 & ·00R2S9

25 FT. - 43 FT. TELE. BOOM EXTENSION (ON OUTRIGGERS - 360°)

Radius 25ft. LENGTH 34 ft. LENGTH 43 ft. LENGTH
In Feet o· OFFSET 15' OFFSET 30· OFFSET O· OFFSET 15· OFFSET 30· OFFSET O· OFFSET 15· OFFSET 30· OFFSET
Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap. Boom Cap.
Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs. Angle Ibs.
Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref.
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
20 7B.0 '12.500 78.0 ·8.500 78.0 '5.000
25 75.0 10.750 78.0 7,500 77.0 8,030 77.5 4,750
30 71.5 9.B10 74.5 6,870 78.0 '5.500 74.0 7.170 78.0 '5,500 75.0 4,360
35 68.0 8,930 71.0 6,330 74.5 5,110 71.0 6,390 75.5 4,910 78.0 '3,600 72.0 4,020 78.0 3,000

40 64.5 7,200 67.5 5,860 71.0 4.770 68.0 5,680 72.5 4.540 76.0 3.290 69.5 3,710 75.5 2,800 78.0 '2.300
45 61.0 5,670 64.0 5,450 67.5 4,490 65.0 5,040 69.0 4,180 72.5 2,930 66.5 3,420 72.5 2,650 76.5 2,210

~ 50 57.0 4,510 60.0 4.510 63.5 4,260 61.5 4,590 66.0 3,840 69.5 2,650 64.0 3,170 70.0 2,510 73.5 2,160
, 55 53.0 3,600 56.0 3,600 59.5 3.600 58.5 4,010 62.5 3,510 66.0 2,430 61.0 2,940 67.0 2,400 70.5 2,100
\

60 49.0 2,860 52.0 2.860 55.5 2,860 55.0 3,260 59.0 3.200 62.0 2,250 58.0 2.730 64.0 2,300 67.0 2,030
65 44.0 2.260 47.0 2,260 50.5 2,260 51.0 2,650 55.5 2,650 58.5 2,100 54.5 2,540 60.5 2,210 63.5 1,970
70 47.5 2.130 51.5 2,130 54.0 1,970 51.5 2,360 57.5 2,130 60.0 1,890
75 48.0 2,140 54.0 2,060 56.5 1,820

80 44.0 1,780 50.0 1,780 52.0 1,730

·This capacity is hased upon the maximum hoom angle. A6-829-00R268
 ON RUBBER CAPACITIES 17.5x25 (20 PLY) TIRES
STATIONARY (DEFINED ARC OVER FRONT)
Radius in Main Boom Length in Feet
feel 27 40 50 60 70
8 36,300 33.000 29.150
(64) (73) (76.5)
9 31,950 28,650 25.650
(615) (715) (755)
10 27.900 25.250 22.850
(59) (70) (74)
12 20,750 20,200 18,550 17,150
#'
(54) (665) (71.5) (75,5)
15 13,900 13.900 13,900 13,350 12,500
(45) (615) (68) (72) (765)
20 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,520
(23) (525) (615) (67) (72)
25 5,730 5,730 5,730 5.730
(42) (545) (61.5) (67)

ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE CHARTS 30 4.120

(285)
4,120
(465)
4,120
(55.5)
4,120
(625)
35 3,040 3,040 3.040
(37,5) (49,5) (57.5)
40 2,270 2,270 2.270
ON OUTRIGGERS - 360 DEGREES (25) (425) (52)
45 1,690 1.690
(34) (46)

Boom Main Boom Length in Feet 50 1,230 1,230

(235) (395)
Angle 27 40 50 60 70 55 860
(31,5)
O· 16,550 8,910 (33.7) 5,650 (43.7) 3.830 (53.7) 2,680 (63.8) A6·829·008932
(21.1)
ON RUBBER (STATIONARY - 360°)
Radius in Main Boom length in Feet
Feet 27 40 50 60 70
8 21,850 20,300 14.300
(64) (73) (76,5)
9 17,600 17,600 12,800
(615) (715) (755)
10 14.650 14,650 11,550
(59) (70) (74)
ON RUBBER 12 10.750 10.750 9,520 9,470
(54) (66.5) (715) (755)
(16.00 OR 17.5) 15 7,420 7,420 7,310 7,290 6.910
(45) (615) (68) (72) (765)
Stationary Capacity Defined Arc (3) Over Front and 20 4,330 4,330 4,330 4,330 4.330
Pick & Carry Capacities Up To 2.5 MPH Boom Centered (7)Over Front (23) (525) (615) (67) (72)
25 2,790 2.790 2.790 2.790
(42) (545) (615) (67)
Boom Main Boom Length in Feet 30 1,870 1,870 1,870 1,870
Angle 27 40 I 50 I 60 (285) (46,5) (555) (625)

O· 7.670 (21.1) 2,670 (33.7) I 1,010 (43.7) I 950 (53.7)

35

40
1.240
(375)
780
1,240
(49,5)
780
1.240
(57.5)
780
(25) (42,5) (52)
A6·829·008933
PICK & CARRY CAPACITIES (UP TO 2.5 MPH)
Stationary Capacity 360' Arc BOOM CENTERED OVER FRONT
Radius in Main 800m length ir. Feet
Feet 27 40 50 60 70
Boom Main Boom Length in Feet '8 28,400 22,000 21,800
Angle 27 40 (64) (73) (765)
9 26,200 20,150 20.000
O· 3,860 (21.1) 1,380 (33.7) (615) (715) (755)
10 24.250 18,600 18.450
(59) (70) (74)
A6-829-009364A 12 20.750 15,950 15,850 14,200
(54) (665) (715) (75.5)
15 13,900 13.000 12,950 11,500 11,500
(45) (61.5) (68) (72) (765)

Note: ( ) Reference radii in feet 20 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,520 8,500

(23) (52.5) (61,5) (67) (72)

Refer to in -cab load chart for notes. 25 5,730 5.730 5.730 5.730
(42) (54.5) (615) (67)
30 4.120 4,120 4.120 4,120
(285) (46,5) (555) (625)
35 3.040 3.040 3.040
(37,5) (49.5) (57.5)
40 2.270 2.270 2,270
(25) (42.5) (52)
45 1.690 1,690
(34) (46)
50 1,230 1,230
(235) (395)
55 860
(31,5)
NOTE: Boom angles are In degrees. A6·829-008934