A second LTM 1090-4.2 within two years – Schwientek takes delivery of new Liebherr mobile crane

Jörg Schwientek, the owner of the 95-year-old family-run company, said that the compact dimensions of the new purchase were another important criterion: “The new Liebherr crane is our second LTM 1090-4.2 and will replace an LTM 1095-5.1 in our fleet. Because it has one less axle, in other words four instead of five, and a narrower width of 2.55 metres rather than 2.75 metres, the crane can also be used with much greater flexibility and is also more manoeuvrable on constricted sites and in towns.”

Schwientek is mainly planning to use the new LTM 1090-4.2 for industrial jobs as a result of its very long 60 metre telescopic boom. Crane jobs in the construction industry, the assembly of prefabricated garages or even hoisting a pool over the roof of a house are also among the wide range of jobs for the new 90 tonne crane.

“The crane will also be used for truck recovery work, as, in addition to our mobile crane hire business, we also have a towing and special recovery service for vehicles of all types,” adds Schwientek.

The LTM 1090-4.2 can carry up to 8.8 tonnes of ballast with an axle load of 12 tonnes, which is an outstanding value in the 4-axle class. It means that crane owners can complete the majority of crane jobs at low cost without having to transport additional ballast. Furthermore, the optional VarioBase® generates a significant gain in lifting capacity in the working areas above the outriggers. The combination of VarioBallast® and VarioBase® delivers maximum flexibility for difficult sites.

The two LTM 1090-4.2 cranes, an LTM 1070-4.2 and an LTF 1045-4.1 mean that the company has four Liebherr mobile cranes in its fleet, which comprises a total of five cranes. “The uniform crane control system and flexible service management are two of the main factors behind our decision to buy from Liebherr,” says Schwientek.