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Liebherr Technical Specification Centre — Crane & Equipment Data

Detailed specifications, load capacity data, and comparison tables for the full Liebherr product range. Use this data to support your project planning and crane selection decisions.

All-Terrain Mobile Crane Comparison

Key specifications for Liebherr all-terrain mobile cranes. For detailed load charts and working range diagrams, request a technical datasheet.

ModelMax CapacityBoom LengthAxlesEngine PowerTransport Weight
LTM 1060-3.160 t48 m3270 kW36 t
LTM 1100-5.2100 t58 m5350 kW48 t
LTM 1200-5.1200 t72 m5400 kW60 t
LTM 1300-6.2300 t80 m6450 kW72 t
LTM 1500-8.1500 t84 m8480 kW96 t
LTM 11200-9.11,200 t100 m9500 kW108 t

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Comparison

Crawler crane specifications including boom configurations and luffing jib options. EN 13000 and ASME B30.5 compliant.

ModelMax CapacityMain BoomLuffing JibGround PressureHoist Speed
LR 1100100 t70 m42 m125 kPa120 m/min
LR 1300300 t118 m84 m145 kPa140 m/min
LR 1500500 t156 m105 m165 kPa180 m/min
LR 1800-1.0800 t168 m112 m180 kPa190 m/min
LR 130003,000 t198 m126 m220 kPa210 m/min

Mining Excavator & Truck Specifications

ModelTypeOperating WeightCapacity / PayloadEngine Power
R 946Excavator44,500 kg2.5 m³ bucket230 kW
R 9200Mining Excavator210,000 kg12.5 m³ bucket810 kW
R 9800Mining Excavator800,000 kg47 m³ bucket2,984 kW
T 264Mining Truck249 t (payload)249 t2,013 kW
T 284Mining Truck363 t (payload)363 t2,984 kW

Crane Type Selection: Key Trade-offs

Selecting the correct crane type requires evaluating site conditions, project duration, and total cost of ownership. The following comparisons address the most common selection decisions.

All-Terrain Crane vs. Crawler Crane

FactorAll-Terrain CraneCrawler Crane
MobilisationSelf-propelled, road-legal — arrives on site under own powerRequires disassembly, low-loader transport, and on-site assembly (typically 1-3 days)
Ground PressureHigher ground pressure requires outrigger pads or prepared hardstandingLower ground pressure (125-220 kPa) — can operate on unprepared ground with mats
Slewing Under LoadLimited by outrigger geometry — load charts vary by slewing quadrant360° unrestricted slewing at full rated capacity
Best Suited ForUrban sites, multiple short-duration lifts, frequent repositioningSingle heavy lift, wind turbine installation, fixed-position work
Typical Capacity Range60 t – 1,200 t100 t – 3,000 t

Engineering note: For lifts where the load exceeds 75% of crane capacity, crawler cranes offer a wider safety margin due to unrestricted slewing. All-terrain cranes are more cost-effective when the project requires 10+ repositions within a single contract.

Electric Overhead Crane vs. Diesel Mobile Crane — Total Cost of Ownership

FactorElectric Overhead CraneDiesel Mobile Crane
Capital InvestmentHigher — requires steel structure, rails, and electrical infrastructureLower — no civil works required
Operating Cost (per lift-hour)$3–8 USD electricity cost per hour at typical industrial rates$25–60 USD fuel cost per hour depending on engine size
EmissionsZero point-of-use emissions — suitable for indoor and enclosed facilitiesRequires EPA Tier 4 / EU Stage V compliance for emission-sensitive sites
FlexibilityFixed to runway rails — cannot reposition outside designated bayFully mobile — no infrastructure dependency
Break-even PointTypically 3-5 years at >1,500 operating hours/yearPreferred for <1,000 hours/year or temporary installations

Engineering note: The selection is not binary — many operations combine fixed overhead cranes for repetitive in-bay work with mobile cranes for non-standard lifts. The optimal mix depends on lift frequency, load weight distribution, and facility layout.

Need Detailed Load Charts or Engineering Documentation?

Our engineering team can provide model-specific load charts, wind load calculations, ground bearing analysis, and rigging plans for your project.

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