SOUTHERN Cranes & Access has strengthened its fleet with two new Liebherr mobile cranes.
The firm has snapped up a five-axle LTM 1150-5.3 alongside the latest version of Liebherr’s 300-tonne model, the LTM 1300-6.4. Both cranes form part of a wider investment strategy to support the company’s expanding operations.
The LTM 1300-6.4 comes equipped with an eight-section 90-metre main boom that can be carried complete on public roads thanks to its compliant 12-tonne axle load. Its boom can be further extended by a variety of jib and boom configurations, enabling a maximum hook height of 120 metres and a radius of up to 94 metres. These capabilities are said to make the model well suited for tower crane erection and wind turbine maintenance.
Southern Cranes has specified the unit with an 11.5 to 20 metre double swing-away fly jib, which can be offset hydraulically by up to 40 degrees. The six-axle crane also incorporates Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system, VarioBase Plus, and VarioBallast.
The LTM 1150-5.3, meanwhile, features a seven-section, 66-metre main boom and a 10.8 to 19 metre double swing-away fly jib, providing a maximum hook height of 85 metres and a radius of 72 metres. With the addition of a seven-metre boom extension between the boom nose and jib, the crane can achieve a 92-metre hook height and a 72-metre radius. The crane carries 29 tonnes of its 45-tonne counterweight under UK STGO regulations.
The 150-tonne crane has already been sent on several projects, including an appearance in London where it assisted with a high-profile ‘pin drop’ installation for the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
Kelvin Prince, director of Southern Cranes & Access, said, “The addition of these two Liebherr cranes represents a significant investment in the continued growth of our business. The LTM 1150-5.3 and LTM 1300-6.4 give us greater capacity, reach and versatility, enabling us to meet the increasingly complex requirements of our customers across London and the south of England.
“Their advanced technology, strong lifting performance and efficient mobilisation make them valuable additions to our fleet. We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Liebherr and have great confidence in the quality, reliability and support that come with its cranes. We look forward to putting both machines to work across a wide range of projects.”
