ALL TERRAIN CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
information is shown has also
been revised and simplified. In addition, LICCON3 cranes are prepared for telemetry and fleet management as standard. This means that crane contractors will be able to view and evaluate all relevant data using the MyLiebherr customer portal. Despite the new layout and technology the switch to using the system is simple, Liebherr adds.
CABIN COMFORTS To complement the new control system the LTM 1120-4.2 also has a new driver’s cab. Liebherr says the cab’s modern design is made from premium materials an delivers a number of improvements for the crane driver.
These include the new
multifunction steering wheel, side roller blind on the driver’s door, improved instruments and modules, plus new displays. Optional extras such as a
central locking system with remote key and a ‘coming and leaving home’ function can be specified. In the cab there’s a new
automatic heating and air- conditioning system (in both the driver's cab and the crane operator's cab) for enhanced comfort. A sun sensor detects strong sunshine and automatically adjusts the heating settings. The lighting packages for the
crane cab, the superstructure, the rear of the vehicle, the front headlights and the telescopic boom as well as the lattice fly jib have been optimised and can be operated with LEDs. The benefits of LED technology, says Liebherr include a longer service life and superior lighting performance. Other new elements include a
DynamicPerform clutch module which Liebherr says provides al-most wear-free starting and manoeuvring for the modular ZF TraXon gearbox without
38 CRANES TODAY
XCMG LAUNCHES FOUR AXLE ALL TERRAIN FOR EUROPE
At Bauma China, held in November 2024, Chinese manufacturer XCMG launched the four-axle XCA80G7-1E which, according to Rafael Romao, sales director at XCMG Europe, has been designed for the Euroepan market. The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 80 tonnes and a seven-section 60-metre main boom. The crane can travel on the road with up to nine tonnes of counterweight – although it is capable of carrying all 20 tonnes of counterweight for heavy-load transfer across jobsites. There’s a single control for counterweight assembly and the crane can also extend the boom
whilst carrying a load. The XCA80G7-1E comes with a suite of 12 operator assistance functions, including one-button
counterweight attachment, 360°panoramic view via cameras around the crane, and wireless remote control. XCMG says these attributes make it a great choice for complex urban projects. A YouTube video of the crane can be seen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFkoqY9aY7M
overheating. It achieves this because it transmits the engine output via an oil-cooled multi-disc package. There are also new assistance
systems, such as Blind Spot Information and Moving Off Information, designed to increase driving safety in road traffic. The LTM 1120-4.2 comes
with RemoteDrive as standard. This allows the mobile crane to be driven from the outside with wireless remote control. Liebherr believes this will be a benefit on cramped construction sites. Other new options for the LTM 1120-4.2, which Liebherr has included due to their popularity on some of its other crane types,
include a central lubrication system for the chassis and a digital tyre inflation pressure display. These latest advancements
from all terrain manufacturers illustrate the rapid progress in crane technology in the AT sector, focussing on higher performance, increased efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Bauma will provide a great
opportunity to see many of these models in one place and, no doubt, competition amongst the manufacturers to attract customers will be fierce. There’s also the promise of a further model to be revealed at the show and we can't wait to see what's in store. We'll bring you the details soon
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