Washington-based construction company Ceccanti has become the first company in North America to take delivery of the new Grove GHC220 telescopic crawler crane, marking another milestone for Manitowoc’s growing GHC series.
The new crane, which offers a maximum lifting capacity of 220 US tons, is currently the largest model in Grove’s telescopic crawler crane lineup. Designed for projects that require both lifting performance and mobility, the GHC220 combines the advantages of a crawler crane with the flexibility of a rough terrain crane.
Ceccanti, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, selected the crane because of its ability to perform lift-and-carry operations while maintaining strong lifting capacities. The machine’s quick assembly process and ability to work efficiently on congested jobsites were also key factors behind the purchase decision.
The crane was supplied by Western Pacific Crane & Equipment, Manitowoc’s authorized distributor covering the Pacific Coast region from Southern California to Alaska and Guam. During the delivery process, both Western Pacific and Grove’s product support teams worked closely with Ceccanti to commission the crane and provide operator training, helping the company maximize productivity from the first day of operation.
Supporting Major Infrastructure Projects
The Grove GHC220 has already been deployed on the Gravelly-Thorne Connector project in Lakewood, Washington. The infrastructure project involves the construction of a 1.3-mile-long shared-use pathway running alongside Interstate 5.
Once work on that project is completed, the crane will move to one of Seattle’s most important environmental infrastructure developments — the West Duwamish Wet Weather Storage facility.
The project involves constructing a massive 1.25-million-gallon underground storage tank designed to reduce stormwater and wastewater overflows into the Duwamish River. During construction, the crane will be required to lift heavy gang forms reaching up to 36 feet in height while also moving loads across the jobsite.
According to Ceccanti, the ability to walk with loads suspended is one of the main reasons the company selected the GHC220.
Jon VanderGriend, Vice President and Chief Estimator at Ceccanti, explained that the storage tank project played a major role in the purchasing decision. The busy nature of the site requires a crane that can quickly relocate while carrying loads and operate efficiently within limited working space.
Grove’s Largest Telescopic Crawler Crane
The GHC220 represents a significant expansion of Grove’s telescopic crawler crane portfolio.
One of the crane’s notable features is a new 90% boom pinning position, which provides additional flexibility and lifting performance during setup. When equipped with either the hydraulic or manual swingaway extension, the crane can achieve a maximum tip height of 265.7 feet.
Another major advantage is its ability to operate on uneven terrain. Thanks to Grove’s out-of-level load chart technology, the crane can perform lift-and-carry operations at up to 100% of its rated load capacity on slopes of up to four degrees while maintaining full 360-degree swing capability.
Transport logistics have also been simplified. The crane can be moved to a project site in approximately six to seven truckloads and is designed for fast self-assembly, reducing setup time and lowering project costs.
VanderGriend believes equipment such as the GHC220 represents the future direction of the industry. He noted that contractors increasingly require machines that offer both high lifting capacity and rapid deployment capabilities, allowing crews to complete projects more efficiently.
Growing Manitowoc Fleet
The addition of the GHC220 brings Ceccanti’s Manitowoc fleet to eight cranes. The company continues to rely on support from both Western Pacific Crane & Equipment and Manitowoc’s aftermarket services network, which includes spare parts support, operator training programs, and digital fleet management solutions.
As infrastructure projects become increasingly complex and jobsite space becomes more limited, telescopic crawler cranes such as the Grove GHC220 are expected to play a larger role in helping contractors improve productivity while maintaining operational flexibility.
