Singapore rental company LH Construction and Machinery Leasing, a subsidiary of Lian Hup Brother (LHB), has taken delivery of the first 300 tonne Liebherr LTM1300-6.2 in Asia, as well as two 185ft JLG 1850SJ self-propelled boom lifts. The six-axle LTM1300 features a 78 metre main boom, a 70 metre luffing jib and a single engine concept which provides the power for the carrier as well as when driving the crane superstructure via a combination of mechanical shafts. LHB chairman Chua Kim Seng, said: “We are very impressed with the single … [Read more...]
New Liebherr for Casella Autogrù
Crane service provider Casella Autogrù Srl, based in Italy, has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 mobile crane. The five-axle model has a 200 tonne capacity, a 72 metre boom and 72 tonnes of counterweight. It is also fitted with the new Liebherr Variable Supporting Base Technology. Corrado Villa and Davide Villa, co-owners of Casella Autogrù Srl, said “In 2008 we bought a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2, in 2011 a Liebherr LTM 1250-6.2 and now, in order to renew and complete our fleet - composed of 15 mobile cranes, many of which are … [Read more...]
Third LTM 11200 9.1 for Max Bögl
German crane group Max Bögl has taken delivery of its third 1,200 tonne Liebherr LTM 11200 9.1 making it six Liebherr crane so far this year. The new crane features the 100 metre main boom option, which when combined with the luffing jib takes the maximum system length up to 188 metres. Bögl took its first LTM11200-9.1 in April 2013 and its second in May of this year, the latest unit was recently handed over at Liebherr’s plant in Ehingen. Peter Guttenberger, director of transport and machines at Max Bögl said: "We particularly use … [Read more...]
Ethiopian expansion for China’s XCMG
Chinese crane manufacturer XCMG has displayed two QY25K-II cranes at an exhibition in Ethiopia, where the company’s cranes are also currently completing the construction of a shopping centre. At the recent Eleventh International Construction Machinery Exhibition, held at the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, XCMG's local division also showcased its ZL50G loaders, XMR082 rollers, and GR180 and GR215 graders. XCMG's QY25K-II cranes are currently working on the ENDA shopping centre construction site in the city, one of a number of similar … [Read more...]
Liebherr cranes are the latest in Steil
German crane company Steil has added two 500t Liebherr telescopic mobile cranes to its fleet to assist with jobs in the wind power sector. German crane company Steil Kranarbeiten has added two 500t Liebherr telescopic mobile cranes to its fleet to assist with jobs in the wind power sector. Steil, based in Trier and currently celebrating its 90-year anniversary, purchased an LTM 1500-8.1 with an 84m telescopic boom to replace an existing 500t model. The company, which has a fleet of 80 cranes, also added an LTM 1060-3.1 for … [Read more...]
Crane Rental bolsters fleet with five new cranes
Crane Rental Corporation, based in Orlando, Florida, has further expanded its fleet with the purchase of five cranes. The company added a 275t Manitowoc 999 crawler crane; a 230t Link-Best LS-298 crawler; two 130t Grove RT9130E hydraulic rough-terrain cranes; and an 80t Grove RT880E hydraulic rough-terrain crane. The move was made in response to "increasing demand in almost every sector of our industry", said company president Alan Ashlock. Crane Rental had already expanded its fleet this year, purchasing cranes including a Peiner … [Read more...]