ROUGH TERRAINS Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
Mozambique, Ghana, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. Terex RT sales manager
Guillaume Bertrand says, “The region is a critical market for us and not only does Goscor Access Solutions have good knowledge of the lifting industry but it also has a huge footprint in the countries it is responsible for. We look forward to continued growth in this market.”
STRONG AND AGILE Two new Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 rough terrain cranes arrived in Brazil last summer for construction company Milplan. The company has more than 5,000 employees, 12 construction sites, a fleet of 25 cranes, and over 100 other items of large-scale equipment. It serves major mining and energy companies as well as oil and gas companies, like Petrobras and Cobra Brasil, and steel mills such as Usiminas and Gerdau. The new rough terrain cranes
are part of the company’s fleet expansion project. A 100-tonne class telescopic crawler crane from Liebherr, the LTR 1100, completed Milplan’s order. The machines will be used for construction work, electromechanical assembly projects, pipeline construction, plus maintenance shutdowns in the mining, steel, and energy industries. “We were looking for versatile
and powerful cranes that would bring agility and strength to our operations,” said Leonardo Mendes, CEO of Milplan. “That’s why we opted for the combination of a telescopic crawler crane and two RT cranes.” With these three machines Milplan closed its first deal with Liebherr. Liebherr’s rough terrain cranes, the LRT series, have been developed, says the company, to provide maximum safety during operations. With Liebherr’s
VarioBase outrigger technology these cranes can achieve higher load capacities with variable outrigger positions; loads are constantly monitored to ensure operational safety. The cabin is adjustable to give the operator the best view of the operation. Liebherr LRT cranes come with comprehensive monitoring systems: during telescoping or counterweight adjustments the operator has access to indicators that signal safe operation. “Equipped with tyres suitable
for challenging terrains and with Liebherr’s telescopic boom technology, the rough terrain cranes provide a practical, safe, and efficient solution for operations that require mobility and power,” says Rene Porto, divisional manager of mobile and crawler cranes at Liebherr Brasil.
REMOTE WORKING In Canada, Guay specialises in crane rentals throughout Quebec. In 2023 it increased its rental fleet with the purchase of no fewer than 19 Tadano rough terrain cranes, ranging from the 55 ton class up to 160 ton RTs. Guillaume Gagnon, executive
vice president of Guay, says, “We wanted to renew the RTs in our rental fleet; we now have access to better technology such as the Smart Chart on the Tadano. Our decision was made on the reliability of the Tadano RTs. We work in remote areas in winter conditions, so we wanted to have a rough terrain that was reliable. We like that all the rough terrain models have the same operational pattern, with lots of parts in common. So for our technicians and crane operators, they are easier to operate and to maintain – which increases our productivity for our customers.” See a video on the purchase here:
www.youtube. com/watch?v=6H-sEiV35TM
19 Tadano
RTs line-up for Guay Canada
LEAN AND CLEAN Link-Belt Cranes is another major producer of rough terrains. At ConExpo 2023 in Las Vegas in March last year it showed its newest model, the 85 ton (80 tonne) 85|RT. The crane has a new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designed to improve the efficiency and the lifespan of the crane while reducing fuel consumption and minimising emissions. “In our ongoing effort to
produce products that are more sustainable, our engineering team has leveraged some of the latest cutting-edge technology to develop an APU unit that is lean, clean, and green,” said Kelly Fiechter, Link-Belt’s product manager for rough terrain cranes. According to Link-Belt a study of shared telematics data concluded that almost 70 percent of rough terrain crane engine hours are logged at engine idle. This APU system is designed to help reduce idle time – the engine can be switched
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