"The new cranes represent a significant expansion of our current fleet and deliver unprecedented opportunities for high capacity hoisting work that our current equipment cannot handle,“ says Richard van den Barg, Managing Director at T3 Projects, adding: “We will use the cranes for loading heavy materials, erecting structures and carrying out high precision hoisting work.“ The company specialises in mining and infrastructure projects and handles all the processes from planning, the entire erection process and commissioning. T3 Projects employs over 900 people in South Africa, Mozambique, DR Congo, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
“As we often work in harsh conditions, we rely on high-quality, robust and powerful equipment. We therefore opted for Liebherr cranes, as they are widely recognised for their reliability and durability. Liebherr's customer service also has an excellent reputation. The rapid support in the event of problems, comprehensive maintenance packages and the high availability of spare parts ensure that downtimes are minimised and our projects run smoothly.” says Donovan Carroll, Operations Director at T3 Projects, underlining his confidence in the German crane manufacturer. Based on his many years of experience in this sector, Donovan Carroll also adds that the Liebherr remote diagnostics system is very important to him. Despite the remote sites, a Liebherr service employee can connect to the crane control system of the crane from his office. If a problem arises, the Liebherr expert can provide immediate support without having to undertake a long journey.
Robust and safe – LRT rough terrain cranes
T3 Projects decided to invest in two Liebherr rough terrain cranes – an LRT 1100-2.1 and an LRT 1130-2.1. These cranes are ideal for use in rough, uneven terrain, such as the conditions in mining projects. With their robust design, the rough terrain cranes can withstand a wide range of weather conditions. Donovan Carroll says: “LRT rough-terrain cranes are known for their advanced safety systems, which helps us to achieve our goal of maximising safety on all projects. At the same time, their simple operation ensures additional safety and increases efficiency.” The telescopic boom on the LRT 1100-2.1 has an impressive length of 50 metres. In addition to a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tonnes, the LRT 1130-2.1 features a powerful telescopic boom with a total length of 60 metres. Thanks to VarioBase®, both cranes can be supported in a very wide range of configurations. T3 Projects believes that the improved transport options are another positive. Donovan Carroll explains: “The cranes are easy to transport and set up, which saves a considerable amount of time and resources on sites. This will improve our overall project and cost efficiency. We are delighted that we will be able to handle a wider range of projects with the new cranes.”
LTM 1300-6.3 – powerful and economical
In terms of lifting capacity, the new LTM 1300-6.3 will significantly increase the jobs that T3 Projects can tackle in the future. “Our new 300 tonne flagship crane will enable us to handle larger loads and carry out additional operations with precision and speed,” says Donovan Carroll happily. The powerful 6-axle crane can carry its 90 metre telescopic boom with an axle load of just 12 tonnes. It can be set up quickly once at the site and reaches great heights and high lifting capacities quickly. The Liebherr 6-axle crane also features modern systems such as VarioBase® and VarioBallast®, which significantly increase the crane's lifting capacity and flexibility as well as its safety.
Long-term partnership between T3 Projects and Liebherr
Richard van den Barg concludes: “We carefully selected Liebherr as a partner because we want to work with industry-leading manufacturers in the long term and attach great value to advanced technology, performance and safety. At the same time, we rely on Liebherr's excellent customer service, including the comprehensive maintenance packages and readily available spare parts.”
