13.11.2015

500 tonner for King

UK crane rental company King Lifting has taken delivery of a new 500 tonne Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1.

The eight axle crane has a seven section 84 metre main boom plus Y Guy system, 91 metre luffing jib and a 56 metre fixed jib. Maximum system height is 142 metres with 108 metres radius. The crane has 165 tonnes maximum counterweight.
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UK crane rental company King Lifting has taken delivery of a new 500 tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1.

The crane has already completed its first lifts in the UK including its first job in Corsham, Wiltshire lifting 26 tonne data modules. Early next year King will take delivery of a second LTM 1500-8.1 as well as a 750 tonne LTM 1750-9.1.

The LTM 1750 will be equipped with 204 tonnes counterweight, 52 metre main boom with Y guy system, 91 metre luffing jib and 62 metre fixed jib giving it a maximum hoist height of 154 metres.
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The LTM 1500 on its first job lifting 26 tonne data modules

King Heavy cranes director Steve Wathen said: “These are very exciting times with the addition of these cranes to our existing fleet and further demonstrate King Lifting’s commitment and strengthens its position within the UK heavy crane rental sector.”