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Grove RT530E to RT640C specifications

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Grove RT530E to RT640C: rough terrain cranes.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
RT530E	Gross Power 155 hp Operating Weight 54,483 lb
RT530E-2	Gross Power 163.7 hp Operating Weight 56,995 lb
RT535E	Gross Power 155.6 hp Operating Weight 59,135 lb
RT540E	Gross Power 159.6 hp Operating Weight 60,127 lb
RT600E	Gross Power 173 hp Operating Weight 71,692 lb
RT640C	Gross Power 151.6 hp Operating Weight 68,240 lb

RT530E to RT640C specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Grove	RT530E to RT640C	6	RT530E, RT530E-2, RT535E, RT540E, RT600E, and RT640C

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Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	29 ft	29 ft	32 ft	32 ft	33 ft	34 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	95 ft	95 ft	102 ft	102 ft	105 ft	105 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft	10 ft	10 ft	8 ft	10 ft	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	76 degrees	76 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	85 ft	85 ft	95 ft	95 ft	95 ft	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Lift Capacity	60,000 lb	60,000 lb	70,000 lb	80,000 lb	80,000 lb	80,000 lb
Swing Speed	2.8 rpm	2 rpm	2 rpm	2 rpm	2.5 rpm	2.5 rpm

Dimensions and weight
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Transport Length	35.12 ft	35.84 ft	38.66 ft	39.18 ft	33.22 ft	41.16 ft
Transport Width	8.5 ft	8.55 ft	8.55 ft	8.55 ft	8.03 ft	9.84 ft
Transport Height	11.7 ft	10.62 ft	10.62 ft	10.62 ft	11.46 ft	11.96 ft
Wheelbase	11.09 in	11.82 in	12.01 in	12.01 in	12.34 in	12.5 in
Ground Clearance	0.02 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft	1.63 ft	1.53 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft	20 ft	20 ft	20 ft	22.5 ft	22.01 ft
Carrier/Base Length	22.53 ft	23.29 ft	23.29 ft	23.29 ft	25.46 ft	25.21 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	11.2 ft	12.46 ft	12.02 ft	12.46 ft	12.86 ft	13.34 ft

Engine
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Engine Model	QSB 5.9L	QSB 6.7L	QSB 5.9L	QSB 6.7L	QSB 6.7 L	6BT5.9
Gross Power	155 hp	163.7 hp	155.6 hp	159.6 hp	173 hp	151.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	440 lb-ft	539.9 lb-ft	440.4 lb-ft	539.9 lb-ft	590.1 lb-ft	400 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,600 rpm
Displacement	360.1 cu in	408.9 cu in	360.1 cu in	408.9 cu in	360.1 cu in	360.1 cu in

Specification	RT530E	RT600E	RT640C
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Specification	RT530E-2
Emissions Certification	Tier4F

Specification	RT600E	RT640C
Number Of Cylinders	6	6
Engine Make	Cummins	Cummins

Operational
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Operating Weight	54,483 lb	56,995 lb	59,135 lb	60,127 lb	71,692 lb	68,240 lb
Fuel Capacity	58.2 gal	58.2 gal	58 gal	57.9 gal	58.2 gal	60 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	90.1 gal	83.6 gal	104.7 gal	104.7 gal	134.5 gal	103.1 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	24 V	12 V
Tire Size	20.5X25-24PR	20.5x25 -24bias	20.5x25-24 bias	20.5x25-24 bias	23.5x25-20PR	23.5R25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Transmission Type	full powershift	Range-shift	Range-shift	range-shift	full powershift	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	6	6	6	6	6	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6	6	6	6	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph	24.9 mph	24.9 mph	24.9 mph	24.3 mph	24.3 mph

Specification	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E
Max Speed - Reverse	24.9 mph	24.9 mph	24.9 mph

Swing Mechanism

Weights
Specification	RT530E-2
Counterweight	8,415 lb

Hydraulic System
Specification	RT530E-2
Max Operating Pressure	4,000 PSI

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
RT530E to RT640C	36

Ratios
Figure	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	2.8	2.9	2.6	2.7	2.4	2.2
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.38 gal	0.36 gal	0.37 gal	0.36 gal	0.34 gal	0.40 gal

Grove RT530E to RT640C: rough terrain crane

RT530E to RT640C: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	rough terrain crane	Grove and the RT600 line that the RT530E, RT530E-2, RT540E, RT600E belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	7

Oil In Radiator Header Tank On Rt530e 2 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-06-06)
Grove Rt530e (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-01-11)
Grove RT 600 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2017-05-21)
Grove Rt530e Wiring Schematic (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2016-09-21)

Used market for the RT530E to RT640C — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Grove rough terrain crane	42

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
RT530E	6	2000 to 2007	$40,000	$120,000	$94,500	1,344
RT530E-2	17	2006 to 2024	$50,000	$366,766	$106,973	5,644
RT535E	1	2007	$58,500	$58,500	$58,500	None shown
RT540E	11	2007 to 2025	$95,000	$390,000	$140,000	9,968
RT600E	6	2006 to 2014	$100,000	$150,000	$150,000	6,080
RT640C	1	1999	$39,500	$39,500	$39,500	8,700

RT530E to RT640C: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Grove together with the rough terrain crane RT530E, RT530E-2, RT535E, RT540E	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT530E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT530E-2 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT535E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT540E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT600E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Grove RT640C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Grove RT530E to RT640C — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Grove RT530E — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Grove — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	7
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wording	the RT530E to RT640C rough terrain crane
Latest title quoted by the reference	Oil In Radiator Header Tank On Rt530e 2

Grove RT530E to RT640C: Configuration records

RT530E

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	29 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	95 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	76 degrees
Max Operating Radius	85 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	60,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	35.12 ft
Transport Width	8.5 ft
Transport Height	11.7 ft
Engine
Engine Model	QSB 5.9L
Gross Power	155 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	440 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	360.1 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight	54,483 lb
Fuel Capacity	58.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	90.1 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Tire Size	20.5X25-24PR
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2.8 rpm
Ground Clearance	0.02 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft
Carrier/Base Length	22.53 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	11.2 ft

Source

RT530E-2

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	29 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	95 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	76 degrees
Max Operating Radius	85 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	60,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	35.84 ft
Transport Width	8.55 ft
Transport Height	10.62 ft
Engine
Engine Model	QSB 6.7L
Gross Power	163.7 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	539.9 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Displacement	408.9 cu in
Emissions Certification	Tier4F
Operational
Operating Weight	56,995 lb
Fuel Capacity	58.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	83.6 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	20.5x25 -24bias
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Range-shift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Max Speed - Forward	24.9 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	24.9 mph
Weights
Counterweight	8,415 lb
Hydraulic System
Max Operating Pressure	4,000 PSI
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2 rpm
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft
Carrier/Base Length	23.29 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	12.46 ft

Source

RT535E

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	32 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	102 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	70,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	38.66 ft
Transport Width	8.55 ft
Transport Height	10.62 ft
Engine
Engine Model	QSB 5.9L
Gross Power	155.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	440.4 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Displacement	360.1 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight	59,135 lb
Fuel Capacity	58 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	104.7 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	20.5x25-24 bias
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Range-shift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Max Speed - Forward	24.9 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	24.9 mph
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2 rpm
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft
Carrier/Base Length	23.29 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	12.02 ft

Source

RT540E

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	32 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	102 ft
Min Operating Radius	8 ft
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	80,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	39.18 ft
Transport Width	8.55 ft
Transport Height	10.62 ft
Engine
Engine Model	QSB 6.7L
Gross Power	159.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	539.9 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Displacement	408.9 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight	60,127 lb
Fuel Capacity	57.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	104.7 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	20.5x25-24 bias
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	range-shift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Max Speed - Forward	24.9 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	24.9 mph
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2 rpm
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft
Carrier/Base Length	23.29 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	12.46 ft

Source

RT600E

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	33 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	105 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	80,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	33.22 ft
Transport Width	8.03 ft
Transport Height	11.46 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	QSB 6.7 L
Gross Power	173 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	590.1 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	360.1 cu in
Engine Make	Cummins
Operational
Operating Weight	71,692 lb
Fuel Capacity	58.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	134.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Tire Size	23.5x25-20PR
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2.5 rpm
Ground Clearance	1.63 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	22.5 ft
Carrier/Base Length	25.46 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	12.86 ft

Source

RT640C

Specification	Source figure
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	34 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	105 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4
Max Lift Capacity	80,000 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	41.16 ft
Transport Width	9.84 ft
Transport Height	11.96 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6BT5.9
Gross Power	151.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	400 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	360.1 cu in
Engine Make	Cummins
Operational
Operating Weight	68,240 lb
Fuel Capacity	60 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	103.1 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	23.5R25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph
Additional specifications
Swing Speed	2.5 rpm
Ground Clearance	1.53 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	22.01 ft
Carrier/Base Length	25.21 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	13.34 ft

Source

Compare Grove RT530E, RT530E-2, RT535E, RT540E, RT600E, RT640C

Boom
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	29 ft	29 ft	32 ft	32 ft	33 ft	34 ft
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	95 ft	95 ft	102 ft	102 ft	105 ft	105 ft
Min Operating Radius	10 ft	10 ft	10 ft	8 ft	10 ft	10 ft
Max Elevating Angle	76 degrees	76 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees	78 degrees
Max Operating Radius	85 ft	85 ft	95 ft	95 ft	95 ft	95 ft
Number Of Sections	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Lift Capacity	60,000 lb	60,000 lb	70,000 lb	80,000 lb	80,000 lb	80,000 lb
Swing Speed	2.8 rpm	2 rpm	2 rpm	2 rpm	2.5 rpm	2.5 rpm

Dimensions and weight
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Transport Length	35.12 ft	35.84 ft	38.66 ft	39.18 ft	33.22 ft	41.16 ft
Transport Width	8.5 ft	8.55 ft	8.55 ft	8.55 ft	8.03 ft	9.84 ft
Transport Height	11.7 ft	10.62 ft	10.62 ft	10.62 ft	11.46 ft	11.96 ft
Ground Clearance	0.02 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft	1.63 ft	1.53 ft
Width W/ Outriggers Extended	20 ft	20 ft	20 ft	20 ft	22.5 ft	22.01 ft
Carrier/Base Length	22.53 ft	23.29 ft	23.29 ft	23.29 ft	25.46 ft	25.21 ft
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	11.2 ft	12.46 ft	12.02 ft	12.46 ft	12.86 ft	13.34 ft

Engine
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Engine Model	QSB 5.9L	QSB 6.7L	QSB 5.9L	QSB 6.7L	QSB 6.7 L	6BT5.9
Gross Power	155 hp	163.7 hp	155.6 hp	159.6 hp	173 hp	151.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm	2,500 rpm
Max Torque	440 lb-ft	539.9 lb-ft	440.4 lb-ft	539.9 lb-ft	590.1 lb-ft	400 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,600 rpm
Displacement	360.1 cu in	408.9 cu in	360.1 cu in	408.9 cu in	360.1 cu in	360.1 cu in

Operational
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Operating Weight	54,483 lb	56,995 lb	59,135 lb	60,127 lb	71,692 lb	68,240 lb
Fuel Capacity	58.2 gal	58.2 gal	58 gal	57.9 gal	58.2 gal	60 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	90.1 gal	83.6 gal	104.7 gal	104.7 gal	134.5 gal	103.1 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	24 V	12 V
Tire Size	20.5X25-24PR	20.5x25 -24bias	20.5x25-24 bias	20.5x25-24 bias	23.5x25-20PR	23.5R25

Transmission and speeds
Specification	RT530E	RT530E-2	RT535E	RT540E	RT600E	RT640C
Transmission Type	full powershift	Range-shift	Range-shift	range-shift	full powershift	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	6	6	6	6	6	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6	6	6	6	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	24.3 mph	24.9 mph	24.9 mph	24.9 mph	24.3 mph	24.3 mph

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Grove RT530E to RT640C specifications

Swing Mechanism

Grove RT530E to RT640C: rough terrain crane

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Grove RT530E to RT640C: Configuration records