Successful market launch of the new Liebherr LR 1500 crawler crane

The completely newly developed crawler crane delivers the load capacities of the 500-tonne crawler crane class throughout its operating range whilst having the dimensions and component weights which have previously been normal in the 400-tonne class. It can be transported around the world without restrictions with a transport weight of just 45 tonnes. The overall concept of the new crane is designed for simplicity in all areas and great economy.

Customers with a global presence particularly appreciate the transport concept and the dimensions and weights of the various crane components which have been improved for global use. Other purchasing criteria of many customers include the very high load capacities of the new LR 1500 whilst it retains its compact size compared to its predecessor, the LR 1400/2. The load capacities have been increased by an average of 28% on the 84m main boom. A comparison of the configuration of the 84m main boom with an 84 meter luffing jib means the new crane actually manages an increase of 55% on average.