23.03.2016

Liebherr delivers 500th LTM 1500-8.1

German crane rental and heavy haulage company Riga Mainz has taken delivery of the 500th LTM 1500-8.1.

Launched at Bauma 1998, the 500 tonne eight-axle All Terrain crane has a 84 metre seven section main boom plus Y Guy super lift system, 91 metre luffing jib or a 56 metre fixed jib. Its maximum system length is 142 metres with 108 metres radius while maximum counterweight is 165 tonnes.
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(L-R) Mario Trunzer, Ulrich Hamme both of Liebherr, Uwe Langer of Riga Mainz, Christoph Kleiner, Hubert Hummel both of Liebherr, Tim Langer, Friedel Langer, and Karl Reitz all of Riga

Since its launch, Liebherr has frequently updated the machine by making minor improvements. It celebrated the sale of its 200th unit in 2008, 300th in 2010, and 400th in 2013 making it according to Liebherr the most successful telescopic crane in its class.

The new crane replaces a 14 year-old unit in the Riga fleet and the company will take delivery of a second LTM in June. It has a number of jobs already lined up including extensive chemical industry work.

Riga managing director, Uwe Langer, said: “Reliability plays an important role in our final purchase decision. When you have seen the test loads during the crane acceptance procedure in Ehingen with your own eyes, you know that Liebherr has included plenty of capacity reserves for safety. That gives you a calm feeling and lots of confidence in the giant machine if you are driving it every day to challenging jobs.”