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MOBILE CRANES · EQUIPMENT BUYING GUIDE

2015 Grove GMK 3050B Review: Truck Crane in New York

Editorial illustration of a yellow Grove GMK 3050B three-axle mobile crane parked with its boom stowed
AI-generated editorial illustration inspired by the offer photographs. It does not document the current condition of the offered unit. Original supplier photographs appear below.

A successful lift starts long before the hook moves. It begins with matching the machine, reach and site to the job. If you are sourcing a used mobile crane, this 2015 Grove GMK 3050B gives your enquiry a clear starting point: an identified machine, a published boom-and-jib package and a confirmed advertised product location.

Use this guide to turn the listing into a focused conversation about your project. Bring the load schedule and delivery destination; ask the supplier to connect them to the exact machine offered.

Review method: desk-based research of the supplied affiliate listing, Omnia’s matching stock page and published shipping information. We have not inspected or operated this crane. Specifications below are supplier-reported; application guidance is our editorial assessment.

Seller-listed specifications at a glance

Offer details checked 16 October 2026. Approximate metric conversions are editorial calculations.
Model / conditionGrove GMK 3050B mobile / truck crane; used
Registration year2015
Product locationNew York, USA
Stock referenceUS3074; Machineryline reference TD52812
Advertised asking price$670,000 USD; confirm current price and inclusions
Reported operating hours7,383
Reported mileage19,291 on Omnia’s page; approximately 11,990 miles on Machineryline
EngineMercedes-Benz V6
Listed lifting capacity50 Ton on Omnia; 110,200 lb on Machineryline
Main boom125 ft (approximately 38.1 m)
Bi-fold swingaway jib28.5–49.2 ft (approximately 8.7–15.0 m)
Axles3

Plan with the unit’s load chart. The capacity figure is a headline rating, not the permitted load at every radius or boom length. Have a competent lift planner check the exact configuration, radius, ground support, rigging and applicable machine documentation for each proposed lift.

Supplier photograph of the yellow Grove GMK 3050B front cab, stowed boom and hook block
Supplier photograph accompanying stock US3074 / listing TD52812. Marketplace watermark retained.

Put the boom and jib into your project plan

The advertised main boom and folding jib are the first details to discuss when your work involves reaching a placement point. Useful enquiries might cover setting building components, positioning plant or supporting maintenance work, subject to the load chart and site assessment.

For example, if a replacement unit must be placed beyond a building edge, provide its verified weight, lifting points, pick position and final position. Include the horizontal distance from the proposed crane setup. That gives the supplier and your lift planner a concrete basis for assessing the offered configuration.

Ask which jib sections, hook blocks, counterweights and lifting accessories are included. Record the agreed package in the quotation so your mobilisation plan covers the equipment that will actually arrive.

Assess access before scheduling the crane

The listing identifies a three-axle machine, and its photographs show a wheeled carrier with the boom stowed for transport. Request the actual transport dimensions, axle weights and required setup footprint for this unit.

Map the journey from the delivery point to the working position: entrance width, turning space, overhead clearance and the planned outrigger area. Give that information to the supplier and your transport team when discussing collection or delivery. A drawing with measured distances makes the enquiry easier to assess than a general description of a tight site.

Supplier view of the Grove GMK 3050B front carrier and folded boom-head assembly
Second supplier view from the same advertised offer, showing the carrier and stowed lifting assembly.

Product location: New York, USA

The matching Omnia product page identifies New York, USA for US3074. Use that location when planning an inspection, collection or freight enquiry.

Ask the supplier for the current viewing point, an inspection appointment and loading arrangements. If you are planning an overseas shipment, provide your destination port and final site separately so each transport stage can be priced clearly.

Delivery areas and published shipping arrangements

Omnia advertises worldwide shipping on the matching product page, alongside regular shipment updates and included customs paperwork. Its FAQ describes international freight services, and its shipping page discusses sea freight and road transport.

This is the supplier’s published service scope. Obtain written confirmation of the route, destination acceptance and service selected for this particular crane. Ask for freight, clearance, insurance and final delivery to be itemised, with the delivery term and responsibilities stated in the quotation.

Omnia’s shipping page describes assistance with documentation and marine insurance. Confirm the agreed insurance cover, insured value and included documentation for your order.

Payment and shipping timing

The supplier’s published pro forma terms state that a 10% non-refundable deposit secures goods, full payment is required within 14 days of the invoice date, and shipping dates are advisory. A refundable export bond may apply in some delivery circumstances. Request the contract and invoice terms applicable to US3074 before arranging payment.

Sources: matching stock page, supplier FAQ, shipping services and published terms. Confirm all agreed arrangements in the order documents.

Photos, records and a current demonstration

Use the supplier photographs as a starting point for a remote walk-around. Request a current demonstration identified by stock number and serial number, together with service records, inspection documentation and a list of supplied manuals.

No confirmed video of US3074 was found in the checked product pages. Ask for footage showing the actual crane, its control displays and the configuration being quoted.

Supplier photograph of a Grove crane control display accompanying stock US3074
Control-display photograph supplied with the offer. Request current, dated readings and an explanation of the relevant counters; the table above reports the advertised figures.

Manitowoc states that cranes and attachments must be operated and maintained using their serial-number-specific manuals. Include those documents in the handover request so familiarisation and maintenance planning use the correct information.

A focused enquiry you can send

Our assessment: a clear starting point for a crane enquiry

This offer provides identifiable equipment and a published reach package that a project team can assess against real lifting requirements. The strongest next step is a specification-led discussion: connect the proposed loads and setup space to the exact crane, then agree the delivered package.

For fleet buyers and contractors, that approach keeps the enquiry useful from the first message through to inspection and transport planning.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the product located?

Omnia’s matching stock page states New York, USA. Confirm the current inspection and collection point for US3074.

Can the supplier arrange international delivery?

Omnia advertises worldwide shipping. Request a destination-specific quotation and written terms for this crane.

Is this a hands-on review?

No. This is a researched buying guide based on the advertised offer and supplier information. We have not inspected or operated the machine.

Sources and editorial information

Details checked 16 October 2026. Availability, readings, price and commercial terms should be confirmed in the supplier’s current quotation.

Related reading: Grove GMK 3050LB review — a separate offer — or browse all equipment reviews.

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