Tower Cranes

Liebherr Group 4

Liebherr Tower Cranes 7

Product range 9

Fast-erecting cranes 10
Mobile construction cranes 14
Top-slewing cranes 16
Special cranes 26
Tower Crane Litronic 28
Crane driver elevator 30

Services

Tower Crane Customer Service 32

Tower Crane Solutions 34
Tower Crane Center 36

Global production 38

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Liebherr Group
Liebherr was founded in 1949 by Hans Liebherr. The company has now grown
into a group with more than 43,000 employees in over 130 companies on every In short
continent of the world. Today, not only is Liebherr one of the largest construc- • > 43,000 employees worldwide
tion machinery manufacturers in the world, but is also renowned in many other • 11 product divisions
sectors as a supplier of technically sophisticated products and services to benefit • over 130 Liebherr companies
its customers. The holding company is Liebherr-International AG in Bulle, Swit- in more than 50 countries
zerland, whose shareholders are exclusively members of the Liebherr family. • on all 5 continents

The fact that Liebherr is a family-run company has always influenced its corpo-
rate culture. In fact, Liebherr has been synonymous with stability and reliability
for more than 60 years and enters into long-term, close relationships with its
customers and business partners.

Achieving the highest quality is the focus of everything the company does.
Every employee in the group also pursues this objective in his everyday work.
Liebherr is passionate about its products and technological progress. But
Liebherr takes the customer’s point of view so that it develops bespoke solu-
tions wherever possible.

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Liebherr Tower Cranes
Whether it is for a small house for a family or a gigantic skyscraper – construc-
tion sites have always been fascinating places for people. Their whole exist- In short
ence is about making something for the future – and our tower cranes play a • approx. 2,200 employees
role in making these dreams come true. • 5 production plants worldwide
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Since the invention of the first mobile tower crane in 1949, we have been driven • more than 60 years of experience
by the desire to make hoisting loads easier, faster and more cost-effective. • over 80,000 tower cranes
That is why we supply a wide range of high-quality tower cranes featuring all manufactured since 1949
systems and size classes. And to ensure that we are as close to our customers
as possible, in addition to an extensive service network, we have five produc-
tion plants in Germany, Spain, India, Brazil and Russia.

Alongside its products, Liebherr Tower Cranes provides an extensive range

of other services to complete its portfolio – Tower Crane Solutions, the Tower
Crane Centre and Tower Crane Service.

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Fast-erecting cranes
The L1 series
The hydraulic fast-erecting cranes in the L1 series deliver
the solution for two of the most important challenges on a Technical data
site: the power to move heavy loads without taking up too
much space. In short: Power in compact form. kg kg m m m

Their compact design make them ideal for constricted sites, 2,500   950 25.0 19.1 25.7
L1-24
such as housebuilding and roofing work where limited area 2,500   800 27.0 19.2 26.5
is available. The cranes can be brought to the site fully L1-32 4,000 1,050 30.0 21.3 29.4
operational in just one transport unit. The cranes can be Fast-erecting cranes in a mobile version – HM series
made ready for use quickly thanks to their easy-assembly 13 HM.1 1,500   500 22.0 16.0 21.3
hydraulics. 22 HM.1 2,000   700 27.0 19.0 33.4

The company’s own control system supports the crane

driver in his work. The Micromove fine positioning mode,
oscillation damping and operating-range limiting system
deliver enhanced safety – for both man and machine.

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Fast-erecting cranes
The K series
The K series is notable for its combination of versatility and
flexibility. K cranes adjust to the site situation with variable Technical data
hook heights, lifting capacities and slewing radii. This is
made possible by the telescoping lattice tower with rapid kg kg m m m
climbing equipment, the adjustable jib and reducible slew-
ing platform. The crane driver can see everything all the   34 K 4,000 1,100 33.0 27.0 39.0
time – whether he is using the practical remote control on   42 K.1 4,000 1,200 36.0 28.0 41.5
the ground or in the modular crane cabin.   53 K 4,200 1,100 40.0 31.0 43.1
  65 K.1 4,500 1,350 43.0 34.6 49.3
Liebherr’s own powerful drive units and intelligent control   81 K.1 6,000 1,350 48.0 40.4 57.4
systems enable a high handling capacity and a high level 125 K 8,000 1,300 55.0 41.5 65.5
of safety on site.

For transporting the cranes to the site, we can provide a

solution which is perfectly tailored to the crane in the form
of our modular LiTRAX transport axles, low-speed and
high-speed axles.

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Mobile construction cranes
The MK series
The mobile construction cranes in the MK series combine
the mobility of a classic mobile crane with the functional Technical data
benefits of a tower crane, such as working on projecting
edges. kg kg m m m

The enormously manoeuvrable taxi cranes in the MK series MK 88-4.1 8,000 2,200 45.0 30.2 59.1
are designed for one-man operation. The crane driver can MK 140
drive, erect and operate the MK crane using the remote Trolley mode 8,000 1,900*1,2 58.5 39.9 75.5
control or in an infinitely height-adjustable elevating opera- Luffing mode – 1,700*1 65.0 – 94.4
tor’s cab. The vertical tower enables the crane to get very *1 with additional ballast
*2 with Plus Package
close to the building so that the entire jib length can be used
at all times. With their variable steering concept and active
rear wheel steering, mobile construction cranes can be
moved into almost any gap.

In addition to the four-axle MK 88-4.1, the Liebherr range

also includes the largest five-axle mobile construction crane
on the market, the MK 140. Thanks to its VarioJib concept,
this crane can reach hook heights of up to 94.4 metres.

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Top-slewing cranes
The EC-B series
The EC-B series was specially developed to meet the re-
quirements of modern construction sites. Transport, erec- Technical data
tion, handling capacity and safety – the intelligent overall
concept delivers progressive solutions in every category. kg kg m

Compact transport units and efficient erection solutions 71 EC-B 5 FR.tronic   5,000  1,000 50.0
such as the sophisticated compact head, LiConnect quick- 85 EC-B 5   5,000  1,300 50.0
release connections for the jib and counter-jib and safe 85 EC-B 5 FR.tronic   5,000  1,300 50.0
electrical plug connectors ensure a high level of cost-effec- 125 EC-B 6   6,000  1,600 58.0
tiveness for transport and assembly. 150 EC-B 8 Litronic   8,000  1,400 62.5
172 EC-B 8 Litronic   8,000  1,800 62.5
Various climbing and guying systems mean that there is 202 EC-B 10 Litronic  10,000  2,200 65.0
almost no limit to the possible uses. The intelligent assis­ 220 EC-B 10  10,000  2,250 68.0
tance systems of the Tower Crane Litronic ensure efficient, 220 EC-B 12  12,000  2,050 68.0
safe crane control. This enables these cranes to be adapted 250 EC-B 12 Litronic  12,000  2,250 70.0
to the personal requirements of the crane driver and site 340 EC-B 12  12,000  2,400 78.0
quickly. 340 EC-B 16  16,000  2,100 78.0
380 EC-B 12 Litronic  12,000  3,700 75.0
380 EC-B 16 Litronic  16,000  3,400 75.0
1000 EC-B 100 Litronic* 100,000  9,600 46.5
1000 EC-B 125 Litronic* 125,000 19,350 36.5
* on request

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Top-slewing cranes
Fibre version
Liebherr Tower Cranes has invested a great deal of time
and effort into research and development work to create Technical data
a reliable, safe alternative to steel ropes – fibre cranes with
high-tensile fibre ropes. kg kg m

The fibre rope weighs around one-fifth of a conventional 240 EC-B 10 Fibre 10,000 2,500 68.0
steel rope. When combined with the lightweight hook block 240 EC-B 12 Fibre 12,000 2,400 68.0
on the fibre cranes, this creates potential for a significant 278 EC-B 12 Fibre 12,000 2,850 70.0
increase in capacity. The fibre rope is significantly lighter 370 EC-B 12 Fibre 12,000 2,800 78.0
and easier to handle, a major benefit for erection and ser-
vice work.

Due to its special strand construction, the rope will last four
times longer and can withstand a high number of bending
cycles. This means it is subject to low wear and there-
fore delivers a long service life. The rope also guarantees
operational safety as the various wear states are clearly
identifiable by coloured markings on the cover.

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Top-slewing cranes
The EC-H series
The cranes in the EC-H series dominate the image of many
building sites with the unmistakable silhouette with the tip Technical data
and interior cabin. These high-top cranes are ideal for me-
dium and large construction projects, such as industrial kg kg m
and plant construction. EC-H cranes are the best option
for high lifting capacities. The heavy-duty motors made by 420 EC-H 16 Litronic 16,000  3,700 75.0
Liebherr also ensure high handling capacities. 550 EC-H 20 Litronic 20,000  4,000 81.5
550 EC-H 40 Litronic 40,000  4,000 81.5
Various climbing and guying systems mean that there is 630 EC-H 40 Litronic 40,000  5,800 81.4
almost no limit to the possible uses. All EC-H cranes with 630 EC-H 50 Litronic 50,000  5,200 81.4
the Tower Crane Litronic can be adapted to the personal 630 EC-H 70 Litronic* 70,000 10,700 30.9
requirements of the crane driver and site quickly. Intelligent 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic 40,000 11,500 81.4
assistance systems control the tower cranes efficiently and 1000 EC-H 50 Litronic 50,000 11,000 81.4
safely. * on request

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Top-slewing cranes
The HC-L series
The luffing jib cranes in the HC-L series are used for high-
level work on constricted sites. They can be used on almost Technical data
any site as a result of the small slewing radius and luffing
jib, even if there is little space available. With high lifting kg kg m
capacities and fast hoist speeds, they ensure that building
work proceeds quickly. 190 HC-L 8/16 Litronic 16,000 2,500 55.0
230 HC-L 8/16 Litronic 16,000 1,900 60.0
In the luffed position of the jib between 15° and 70°, even 280 HC-L 12/24 Litronic 24,000 3,200 60.0
when not in use, they can be slewed freely when used on 280 HC-L 16/28 Litronic 28,000 3,000 60.0
sites with lots of cranes and overlapping slewing ranges. 357 HC-L 12/24 Litronic 24,000 4,500 60.0
Various climbing and guying systems mean that there is 357 HC-L 18/32 Litronic 32,000 4,100 60.0
almost no limit to the possible uses. 542 HC-L 12/24 Litronic 24,000 4,800 65.0
542 HC-L 18/36 Litronic 36,000 4,300 65.0
On all HC-L cranes, the intelligent Tower Crane Litronic 710 HC-L 32/64 Litronic 64,000 7,200 65.0
helps ensure that the crane is controlled efficiently and
safely. Level luffing at the touch of a button, in particular,
ensures that it can work precisely and safely.

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Top-slewing cranes
The HC series
The HC series comprises large cranes designed for very
high hook heights and very large radii which can manage Technical data
enormous lifting capacities. These cranes are often used
over a long service life, for example for handling loads at kg kg m
mines or shipyards.
1250 HC 40  40,000 12,500  81.0
HC cranes can position even very heavy loads precisely 1250 HC 50  50,000 12,000  81.0
and sensitively. The company’s own drive units and con- 2000 HC 60  60,000 22,000  81.4
trol technology ensure that the drive units are perfectly 3150 HC 60  60,000 32,000  80.0
tailored to each other and that sensitive loads can be po- 3150 HC 70  70,000 50,000  60.0
sitioned correctly. 4000 HC 70  70,000 25,500  90.0
4000 HC 80  80,000 34,000 100.0
4000 HC 100 100,000 22,500  96.0
5000 HC 80  80,000 42,000 100.0

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 Special cranes
Tower cranes
on crawler tracks
Fast-erecting cranes and top-slewing cranes are avail-
able on crawler track travel gear for difficult terrain. These
cranes with crawler undercarriages are extremely mobile
and therefore particularly cost-effective. Crawler cranes
are used when cranes have to be able to change loca-
tion quickly and also generate low ground pressure. The
expertise from three Liebherr companies was used in the
crawler undercarriage.

Technical data

kg kg m m m

42 KR.1 4,000 1,200 36.0 28.0 41.5

other cranes available on request

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Special cranes
The Derrick crane
The last one out clears up. The Derrick crane is designed
as a specialist dismantling crane for cranes from high-rise
buildings and other high structures. It can be dismantled into
very small units and transported through building elevator
shafts with small lifting gear. In addition to cranes, Liebherr
can also provide a complete Derrick service which includes
all planning. Furthermore, this special crane can also be
used as a construction crane for special requirements.

Technical data

kg kg m

200 DR 5/10 Litronic 10,000 7,500 25.0

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The smart assistant
Tower Crane Litronic
To support crane operators and service technicians in their work while boosting
handling capacity, reliability and safety, our Tower Crane Litronic crane control Assistance systems
system comes with a series of modern assistance systems. • Micromove fine positioning mode
• ABB operating-range limiting system
Micromove fine positioning mode comes into its own whenever sensitive com- • Load-Plus to increase lifting capacity
ponents have to be positioned accurately. This function allows loads to be po- • safety-monitored climbing
sitioned particularly gently and with millimetre precision using reduced speed. • level luffing
• wind force moment control and
The operating-range limiting system enables you to deliberately avoid areas and oscillation-damping system
obstacles which a load should not be slewed over, for example railway tracks,
motorways or kindergartens.

The Load-Plus function enables you to increase the lifting capacity of your crane
for individual hoists by up to 20 % – all at the touch of a button.

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Crane driver elevator
LiUP
Up to the top at the touch of a button. Using the LiUP
crane driver elevator, the crane driver can reach the cabin Technical data
in around 2 minutes at the touch of a button. The special 200 kg
Payload
feature of the elevator is its internal position which ensures (2 people or 1 person with tools)
greater safety and economy. The LiUP can be remain in the Speed up to 20 m/min
tower for transport and use with the ready-installed rails. Charging cycle 30 – 60 minutes
This saves time and money for the erection and disman- Transport height with one battery charge 300 m
tling of tower crane.

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Services
Tower Crane Customer Service
With its Tower Crane Customer Service, Liebherr is a fair, reliable service partner
for tower cranes and mobile construction cranes. The core areas
• Training Center
The wide range of training available from Tower Crane Customer Service pro- • technical service
vides all user groups of tower cranes and mobile construction cranes with the • spare parts supplies
perfect training courses. By training personnel properly, Liebherr can ensure • site erection
greater safety and productivity on your site.

Many practical difficulties can be solved simply by the site personnel talking
to the technical consultants at Tower Crane Customer Service. Competent,
specialist contacts answer any technical questions and thus provide fast help.

A dense worldwide network of Liebherr service technicians and service part-

ners, combined with excellent logistics ensure rapid, reliable supplies of spare
parts. Tower Crane Customer Service also provides extensive support for
crane erection, maintenance and safety tests.

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Tower Crane Solutions
Bespoke solutions direct from the manufacturer – Tower Crane Solutions spe-
cialises in providing advice and planning for special projects in housebuilding The core areas
and industrial construction as well as projects in power station, plant and wind • major projects
turbine construction. • complex special projects
• power station and plant construction
Tower Crane Solutions create special solutions for sites and tower cranes, • wind energy
dealing direct with the customer. The team of experienced specialists uses the • shipyards
worldwide Liebherr network and coordinates the collaboration between vari-
ous areas of competence, such as design, structural engineering, production,
sales, rental and Tower Crane Service.

In addition to special technical solutions and design adjustments to the cranes,

Tower Crane Solutions also provides effective site consultancy and design ser-
vices. The aim is to provide the customer with maximum benefits for his con-
struction projects.

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Tower Crane Center
The Tower Crane Center in Bad Waldsee has a worldwide presence dealing with
used machines and rental and uses the global network of Liebherr companies The core areas
and partners to do so. • inspection and repair
of rental and used machines
Start where others stop. The Liebherr Tower Crane Center serves the market • networking and coordination
for used Liebherr tower cranes around the world – focusing in particular on of rental and used machines
cranes, components and accessory parts which have to meet special chal- • planning of crane combinations and
lenges. The service includes purchasing, renovating and modifying, planning modifications with Tower Crane Solutions
logistics and sales.

The Tower Crane Center ensures that global rental fleets of tower cranes are in
contact with each other and coordinates crane stocks all over the world.

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Global production
Crane production
Since the construction of the first tower crane over 60 years
ago, Liebherr has maintained the very highest quality in its
products.

Modern production processes from cutting to size to final Germany

assembly enable the company to manufacture an extraor-
dinary range of products which extends from small fast- ­Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH
erecting cranes to large and special cranes. Each crane is
continuously safety-tested during the production process
using modern methods. Biberach an der Riss
• since 1954
Designers at five locations around the world work closely • approx. 1,500 employees
with production staff on technically demanding and market- • approx. 200,000 m² total area
focused tower cranes – with a passion for engineering.

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 Spain India
Liebherr Industrias Metálicas, S.A. Liebherr CMCtec India Pvt. Ltd.

Pamplona Pune
• since 1990 • since 2011
• approx. 250 employees • approx. 80 employees
• approx. 175,000 m² total area • approx. 220,000 m² total area

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Russia Brazil
Liebherr-Nizhny Novgorod OOO* Liebherr Brasil Ltda.*

 
Dzerzhinsk Guaratinguetá
• since 2006 • since 1974
• approx. 650 employees • approx. 1,000 employees
• approx. 1,200,000 m² total area • approx. 950,000 m² total area

* Mixed production company in which products are also manufactured for other divisions in the Group.

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 Contact us:

Liebherr-Werk Biberach
Memminger Strasse 120
88400 Biberach an der Riss
Telephone: +49 7351 41-0
E-mail: info.lbc@liebherr.com

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