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comfortable for the operator as possible. For example, all noise- emitting hydraulic components are positioned away from the upper cabin for noise reduction. Both cabs are spacious, says
Tadano, and safety is ensured by well-placed access steps, attachment points for the driver's personal safety equipment, and a step that can be extended from the undercarriage for safe and convenient access to the upper cab. A pendant light and a load
view camera can be specified as optional extras. These can be mounted either on the boom head or the extensions. The AC 5.250L-2 has the same 530 hp Mercedes engine as found on the AC 5.250-2. It provides a maximum torque of 2,600Nm. The HVO-compliant diesel engine meets EU Stage V requirements. When in Eco Mode the crane’s engine delivers only as much power as the crane needs. These calculations are made via the IC-1 crane control system, which also includes a fuel-saving start/
stop function. This switches off the crane engine at the touch of a button without deactivating the control software. Hill start assist is fitted as standard. Tadano believes the combination of the new model’s taxi crane capabilities and ability to lift heavy loads to great heights mean it will appeal to a wide range of customers.
SECRET REVEAL At Bauma 2025 Liebherr is expected to launch its first ever five-axle all terrain with an electric drive and battery. Details of the crane, however, are being kept under wraps until the show – so we will bring you details on this machine as soon as we know more. What we can tell you, however, is that, at Bauma 2025 Liebherr will also debut its latest 120-tonne LTM crane with LICCON3 control system: the LTM 1120-4.2. The LTM 1120-4.2 is an update of its popular 120-tonne LTM 1120-4.1 – with the new nomenclature reflecting the
addition of the new LICCON3 control system.
Liebherr’s
LTM 1120-4.2 is equipped with LICCON3
NAME CHANGER All new Liebherr cranes come with this latest new control system, while the company is also converting its existing crane types to LICCON3 versions. To signify the changes, the last digit of the type designation is increasing by one (hence the LTM 1120-4.1 is now the LTM 1120- 4.2). The cranes' performance parameters and lifting capacities remain unchanged. This means the four-axle LTM 1120-4.2 keeps the same 66 metre, seven-section boom as seen on the LTM 1120-4.1 (the longest available on a four-axle mobile crane), along with its 10.8 to 19 metres of bi-fold swingaway extension, VarioBase outrigger set up and VarioBallast adjustable counterweight. At full extension it can lift nine tonnes; this, says Liebherr, makes it suitable for erecting tower cranes and radio masts. Lattice extensions enable the 120-tonne crane to achieve hook heights of up to 91 m and radii of up to 64 m.
NEW GENERATION CONTROL The LICCON3 is the third generation of the control system. Liebherr says it offers new software and programming language, faster data bus, more memory, and higher computing power. The system still incorporates
exiting hardware components such as the BTT handheld remote control console (which enables the crane operator to carry out operations such as extending the crane’s outriggers and attaching the hook block to the bumper). In the superstructure cab the
touchscreen display is bigger than before with the aim of making it easier and more comfortable to use. The way in which
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