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The new 150 tonne LTM 1150-5.3
Liebherr’s new 150 tonner Liebherr has unveiled a new 150 tonne All Terrain crane - the LTM 11505.3 to replace its highly popular 130 tonne LTM 1130-5.1, of which more than 1,500 units have been built since its launch at Bauma in 2007. The LTM 1150-5.3 features a 66 metre main boom - six metres longer than its predecessor - and a load chart said to be around 15 percent better on average. A 10.8 to 19 metre hydraulic luffing bi-fold swingaway extension offsets by up to 40 degrees and can be extended with a seven metre insert to provide a maximum tip height of almost 95 metres and radius of up to 72 metres. It can lift nine tonnes on the fully extended main boom at a radius of up to 13 metres or 12 tonnes on a 60 metre boom length. Power comes from a six cylinder Liebherr Stage V diesel located in the chassis, and includes the company’s ECOdrive and ECOmode features, to help reduce fuel consumption, noise and emissions. It can also be configured for Tier IV and Stage IIIA markets. The power unit is matched to a ZF-TraXon transmission which includes a ‘Hillstart’ feature for smooth pull away on steep slopes. The overall width is 2.75 metres, and overall length 14.48 metres. The new crane also features the first of a new modular, convertible hook block range, that are not only lighter, but can be changed for different configurations and loads. For example, a three sheave hook block, which previously weighed 700kg, weighs just 500kg but can be quickly and easily upgraded to 700kg when required. The new crane can handle 9.1 tonnes on full boom at a radius of up to 12 metres
6 cranes & access October 2020
Palazzani enters spider crane market Italian spider lift company Palazzani has entered the spider crane market with the 2.9 tonne RPG 2900, the first in a new PalCrane range. It features a five section, 8.7 metre main boom, with a maximum tip height of 10.3 metres and can lift 1,700kg on full boom or take 200kg out to its maximum radius of 8.7 metres. An optional three section telescopic jib takes the maximum tip height to 13.5 metres and offers a maximum capacity of 800kg. An 818mm manual extension can be added to the jib. Weighing 2,300kg - or 2,740kg with the extension - the RPG 2900 has an overall stowed width of 730mm an overall height of 1.5 metres, and an overall length of just over three metres. It has classic spider type outriggers with three different positions to suit various space requirements, including a 90 degree configuration and narrow jacking. Features include 360 degree continuous slew, a radio remote controller with display, self-load/unload capability and the ability to level on grounds with a 21 percent variation. The crane is diesel powered with a single or three phase electric motor available for indoor use. The company has also announced plans The first Palazzani for the next model in the range, the 3.7 spider crane, the 2.9 tonne RPG 3700. tonne RPG 2900
Genie launches articulated TraX boom Genie has launched a TraX version of its 62ft Z-62/40 articulating boom for the European region which joins five existing straight telescopic models in the TraX range. Powered by a new Deutz Stage V turbo diesel, the Z-62/40 TraX offers the same operating features as the regular wheeled Z-62/40 with a dual riser topped by a two section telescopic boom and 1.5 metre jib, offering a maximum working height of 20.9 metres with 12.4 metres of outreach at an up & over height of 7.8 metres and 227kg in the platform. Unlike the telescopic TraX models in the range the Z-62/40 TraX has zero tail swing. Its four track TraX drive system drives and manoeuvres like a wheeled boom lift but offers significantly lower ground bearing pressures and the ability to cope with The new Genie the worst Z-62/40 TraX of terrain. articulating Total weight boom lift is just under 12,500kg, roughly 2.25 tonnes heavier than the standard wheeled model, while the overall width is slightly wider at 2.58 metres.
