TELECRAWLERS Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
PARK LIFE: TELECRAWLER AT SOLAR FARMS
Bavarian construction company Autodienst Eineder has been using a Liebherr LTR 1060 since October 2022. The Liebherr 60 tonne crane does most of its work in solar parks. The Bavarian company uses the telescopic crawler crane for the economical installation of transformer stations due to its off-road capability, manoeuvrability, and its ability to travel with a full load which means less time and lower costs. "Its offroad capability and manoeuvrability makes the LTR 1060 ideal for
jobs in solar parks,” says Autodienst Eineder’s MD Peter Eineder. “Its pick and carry mode is particularly good as it enables us to carry transformer stations weighing up to 20 tonnes straight from the transport vehicle to the installation site.” If the terrain means that the LTR 1060 cannot carry the load over it, Eineder uses a heavy-duty transport crawler to move the transformer stations to the solar parks. The LTR 1060 normally runs on 4.8 metre wide track, but it can also
work safely on a track width reduced to three metres using the crane control system. This can help get in between tightly packed rows of solar panels. “It is a major benefit on constricted sites,” says Eineder. “We also appreciate the sensitive control of the LTR 1060 when things are tight.” Transporting the crane is also easy. The crawler travel gear can be
SCE800TB-EV. It is a like-for-
like variant on the diesel-powered SCE800TB. The electric machine offers a capacity of 80t, with a 47m main boom and 17.5m lattice jib. The crane is designed to be transported in three loads: the base machine, at 39.5t; car body and other components at 28t; with counterweight tray and six pieces of ballast coming in at 26t. It is powered by an LFP (lithium
iron phosphate) battery pack from Chinese supplier CATL. The two companies announced a strategic partnership in 2020, with CATL with the move opening new opportunities for both companies. The two companies are also collaborating on the data side of electrification developing battery behaviour tracking and fault self- diagnosis. Electric power is made useful by a motor from Danfoss. The crane can be fast charged at 200v with a single gun charger, or 400v with a dual gun charger; where these options aren’t available, it can slow charge on a 63A connection. It can also work while slow charging. Sany is offering the crane in
Europe through crane dealer UCM 34 CRANES TODAY Sany’s SCE800TB-EV
retracted to a width of three metres. The low crane height of 3.15 metres means that economical standard semi low loaders can be used to move it. The LTR 1060 weighs just 62.6 tonnes complete with turntable and central ballast. The axle loads for transport are less than 12 tonnes for a three-axle tractor unit and a five-axle low loader. By removing ballast the transport weight can be reduced to the net weight of the basic 37.5 tonne machine. Axle loads of less than 10 tonnes can be achieved using a three-axle tractor unit and a four-axle low loader.
Once at the site, the crane can assemble both the central ballast and the slewing platform ballast itself without requiring an auxiliary crane. “The LTR 1060 is a fantastic crane. Even as a 40 tonner without ballast, it is perfect for many jobs, including installing small transformer cabinets,” says Eineder.
Holland. In the UK, it is working with Foster Cranes, and in Norway, with Seatraders. One of the first companies to buy one is Tutt Bryant in Australia.
By blending the best attributes
of rough terrain and lattice crawler cranes the telecrawler provides a pragmatic lifting solution. Its adaptability and efficiency make it
a preferred choice across a range of applications, from foundation works to wind farm installations. And as manufacturers continue
to refine its features, including electric options, the telecrawler crane remains poised to play a significant role in meeting the evolving needs of the construction industry.
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