Alpha Welding and Boat Repair, Inc. take delivery of the Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane

In the remote area of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, Alpha Welding and Boat Repair, Inc. have taken delivery of the 100 USt (90 t) Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane. The crane will be used for multiple projects around the island including, construction, fishing vessel modification and repair, as well as lifting fishing gear and related equipment. Due to the enhanced lift capacity and reach of the new crane, the docked ships can be worked on without the need for turning them in both directions.

“This crane is by far the newest and most advanced piece of machinery to come to the island in decades,” notes Ian Bagley, President of Alpha Welding and Boat Repair, Inc. “It will be a tremendous asset to local businesses and building projects in the future.”

Alpha Welding and Boat Repair was founded in 1990 as a small welding shop. The company has since grown into one of the largest locally owned fabrication shops in Western Alaska, supporting Dutch Harbor, the largest grossing fishing port by tonnage in the United States. At Dutch Harbor, Alpha Welding and Boat Repair currently provide a variety of services including welding, fabricating, machining, commercial fishing boat modifications, as well as boat and dock repair.

The Alpha Welding and Boat Repair team noted Liebherr was the ideal choice due to the Liebherr’s extensive customer service support and the overall capabilities of the crane. This is increasingly important due to the remote area this crane will be supporting.

The safe choice

The Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough-terrain crane was designed with safety in mind. The crane is outfitted with an outrigger monitor, which automatically detects the support status and includes it in the crane control system. The LRT is also equipped with VarioBase® variable support base enhancing flexibility on the job site and increases the crane’s lifting capacity.

The 154 ft (47 m) telescopic boom on the rough terrain crane features time-tested rope pull technology. This telescoping technology enables the boom to be extended quickly to any length using a two-stage hydraulic cylinder with a rope extension mechanism. The system is very easy to operate enabling the operator to set the ideal lifting capacities using two different telescoping paths, for either power or length.