Grove RT700E refurbished in Qatar

No longer in production, the Grove RT700E rough-terrain crane continues to work on jobsites worldwide. An owner of this crane in Qatar loved its 20-year-old RT700E crane so much that instead of selling it, the company opted for a full refurbishment from Manitowoc’s EnCORE program.

According to Manitowoc, the EnCORE program provides a cost-effective solution for extending the life and enhancing the performance of its cranes. Manitowoc performs the work at multiple locations worldwide and in other markets via approved partners. In Qatar, the local EnCORE partner is Grove dealer Mannai Heavy Equipment. 

The company recently refurbished the 2005 Grove RT700E for and oil and gas sector customer that had used the crane for almost 20 years in a demanding application and in some of the world’s hottest and driest conditions. The RT700E’s ability to cope with environments like this made it one of the most popular Grove rough terrain crane models. The crane features a 55-ton capacity and is rigged with a 33.5 meter Megaform main boom, and a 6-cylinder Cummins diesel engine.

In the Middle East, the RT700E and other Grove rough-terrain cranes are highly sought after for their durability and adaptability, according to Magdy Fawzi, service manager for mobile cranes at Mannai Heavy Equipment.

A before shot of the Grove RT700E.

Refurbishment is a good solution for 10 to 15-year-old cranes, especially those starting to see higher maintenance costs or reaching key lifecycle milestones. This is an after shot of the EnCORE-restored Grove RT700E.

“Customers love Grove cranes and want to get the most out of them, and EnCORE is about maximizing their value through tailored solutions that breathe new life into these trusted machines,” Fawzi said. “But it’s not just about extending machine life, it’s about enabling our customers to confidently tackle ambitious projects, knowing their equipment meets the highest standards of reliability and capability.”

Refurbishment is a good solution for 10 to 15-year-old cranes, especially those starting to see higher maintenance costs or reaching key lifecycle milestones. By putting them through a series of EnCORE upgrades, owners can extend operational lifespan and enhance reliability.

For the RT700E, the refurbishment process began with a thorough inspection, assessing factors such as structural integrity, mechanical wear and the condition of electronic components. This allowed Mannai Heavy Equipment to identify areas requiring attention and develop a tailored refurbishment plan. The crane then underwent a series of structural repairs and system upgrades, component repairs, part replacements, and comprehensive testing to restore it to peak operational performance. After the crane was completed, it was returned to the customer for final inspection, including the installation of safety labels.

An EnCORE refurbishment typically takes 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the crane and the scope of repairs, Manitowoc said. Mannai Heavy Equipment – and all EnCORE partners – follow Manitowoc’s OEM standards and use genuine parts to ensure refurbished cranes achieve the performance and reliability levels customers expect.

Mannai Heavy Equipment is a long-standing Manitowoc dealer in Qatar and one of the country’s leading heavy equipment suppliers. It is part of the multi-billion-dollar Mannai Corporation, which operates across diverse sectors including oil and gas, automotive distribution, retail, logistics, and electronics.