11.11.2016

Three LHM 550s delivered

Liebherr has delivered three LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes, one to the Port of Helsingborg on Sweden and two to the Port of St. Petersburg, Russia.

The 144 tonne capacity cranes have 54 metre booms, both are hybrid units with both electric and diesel power units. To help with container handling of big vessels, the cranes for St Petersburg are equipped with 4.8 metres tower extensions, which increase the height of the elevated tower cab, providing the operator with a better view. They also come in a four-rope configuration, and the spreader can easily be replaced by a mechanical grab.
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The new cranes arrive in St Petersburg

Liebherr Maritime Cranes area manager Maxim Kim said: “Both cranes are equipped with a low voltage electric main drive. Plug in and turn the e-drive on. As long you have electricity the crane will work, but also incase you don’t have power there is still the diesel engine ensuring your operation never stops. Within minutes the Liebherr mobile harbour cranes turn into bulk handling machines. In that particular case, the cranes are used for the handling of aluminium oxide.”

Port of Helsingborg chief executive Niels Vallø added: “The crane was ready for operation immediately after rolling off from the barge onto our new quay. Together with the new pier, this state-of-the-art mobile harbour crane provides the basis for further expansion of the container business in the Port of Helsingborg. We increased the container handling capacity by 50 percent. The most decisive factor to opt for a LHM 550 is Liebherr’s arrangement of the drive system. The new crane is capable of running either on electricity or diesel, a feature which we highly value. The diesel engine gives us the freedom to move and position the crane at any pier we want. Once in place, we connect the crane to the main power supply, switch on the e-drive and operate the crane with eco-friendly energy.”