TM 10-3950-672-10
SECTION 1
GENERAL
1-1. INTRODUCTION.
This handbook provides information for the operator of the AP308T Grove 10K Warehouse Crane, M469.
The lift capacities are listed on the Load Chart in the cab.
The crane incorporates an all welded steel frame using a single reduction drive axle to provide front wheel drive.
Rear axle steering is accomplished utilizing a hydraulic steer cylinder attached to the Grove fabricated rear axle. The
engine is mounted at the rear of the crane and provides motive power through a three speed automatic transmission.
The outriggers are oblique telescoping on both the front and rear of the crane.
The superstructure is capable of 360 degrees rotation in either direction.
The boom is a 14 to 24 ft (4.2 to 7.3 m)
two section full power boom and is trapezoidal in design.
NOTE
Throughout this manual, reference is made to left, right, front, and rear when describing
locations. These reference locations are to be considered as those viewed from the operator's seat
with the superstructure facing forward over the front of the carrier frame.
1-2. LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS.
GENERAL.
Model .............................................................................................................................................. AP308T
Rated Capacity . ........................................................................................................ See Load Chart in cab
Drive ........................................................................................................................................2 wheel front
Gross Weight ........................................................................... See Lifting and Transportation decal in cab
DIMENSIONS.
NOTE
Dimensions listed are with all components fully retracted.
Overall Crane Length ................... ...........................................................................221.0 in. (561.3 cm)
Overall Crane Width ............................... ......................................................................84.0 in. (213.3 cm)
Overall Crane Height ............................. .......................................................................92.90 in (235.9 cm)
Track Width .................................... .............................................................................72.0 in. (182.8 cm)
Tailswing........................................................................................................................42.0 in. (106.6 cm)
Tail Sweep.................................................................................................................205.60 in. (522.2 cm)
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