MARCH 2023 Ӏ NEWS
AL FARIS oRDERS 27 MoRE LIEBHERR MoBILE CRANES
Dubai, UAE- headquartered crane and heavy equipment specialist Al Faris is expanding its fleet with 27 Liebherr mobile cranes ordered for delivery in 2023 and 2024. The order follows 24 mobile cranes, with lifting capacities from 110 to 700 tonnes, delivered by Liebherr in 2022. The new order includes six additional LTM 1300-6.3s. “The concept of the LTM 1300-6.3 with its 90-metre telescopic boom combined with compact dimensions is perfect for universal operations here in the Middle East, especially in the energy sector,” said Al Faris shareholder Keonne Pinto. “This
crawler cranes ranging from the LR 1350 to the LR 11000.
"Liebherr is the
manufacturer with the most comprehensive portfolio of modern and reliable products that always represent the benchmark in their class,” said Al Faris managing partner Hillary Pinto. “In addition Liebherr is continuously optimising its
type of crane is eagerly awaited in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.” Al Faris is one of Liebherr's largest
customers worldwide and currently has 460 Liebherr cranes in its fleet – including mobile cranes ranging from the LTM 1030-2.1 to the LTM 11200-9.1 and
after-sales service which is so important for crane rental companies. Liebherr is a leader in this field. Therefore, Liebherr is not simply our supplier but was, and is, a crucial partner in Al Faris' long success story. Together we will continue on the path of healthy and successful growth."
TWo LATTICE BooM CRAWLERS FoR ALL
North American crane rental and sales operation ALL Family of Companies is expanding its fleet with two large Manitowoc lattice boom crawlers, plus attachments. ALL’s order includes two new
Manitowoc MCL300 VPCs, two additional VPC-MAX attachments, one MLC300 luffing jib attachment, and one MLC650 3.5-metre-wide boom attachment. The new equipment, expected
for delivery in early summer, will be strategically deployed across ALL’s national footprint. The 330-ton class (300 tonne)
crawlers have a self-erect mast cylinder designed to reduce set-up time while Manitowoc’s proprietary Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) technology eliminates the need for passive carbody
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weights — weight that can now be added to the upperworks to increase capacity while retaining performance and on- site mobility. According to Manitowoc,
this means reduced transport configurations and a better centre of gravity for reduced ground bearing pressure. The VPC-MAX attachment also enables the load chart plus the boom and jib combination lengths to be further increased with reduced tail swing – delivering greater lifting capacity in a smaller work environment. “We’re excited to be updating and improving our MLC300-class offering to meet customer demand,” said Rick Mikut, ALL’s crawler crane division manager. “VPC- MAX and MLC300 luffing jibs
have proved popular with customers in a variety of markets, including new construction, bridge construction, plant work, and others.”
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