Grove’s timeless reliability: The legacy of the TM150

• A Grove TM150, purchased in 1980, has provided over 40 years of reliable service to Namibia's construction and crane hire industry.
• Despite its age, the crane remains operational, a symbol of the enduring quality and reliability of Grove equipment.

A classic Grove crane continues to showcase its reliability more than 40 years after its delivery back in 1980. The Grove TM150 Full Hydraulic Truck Crane, affectionately known as Grietjie by its longtime owner, has been a steadfast performer in Namibia's construction and crane hire industry for decades.

Originally acquired by Transplant Namibia the crane was used for lifting operations around Walvis Bay, including the local harbor. Its robust build and practical design made it an ideal fit for these routine tasks.

In 1988, the Guttzeit family, which owns local Windhoek Hire Sales & Services began renting the crane from Transplant Namibia and were so impressed with the performance that they eventually decided to purchase it to expand the growing equipment rental fleet. It became a cornerstone of the company's crane hire business, primarily used for small steel erection projects in Windhoek.