COMPONENTS Ӏ CRANE CAB
The driver’s cab of Liebherr’s LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane
remain an integral, physically part of the crane?
CABIN COMFORT Before we look to the future, though, let’s see what’s happening right now with current crane cabs. It’s a given that, with operators potentially spending a lot of time in the cabin, comfort is a priority. Operators need full focus whilst working and anything that can assist this is welcome. And crane manufacturers are going to great lengths to ensure they provide this comfort, as seen in one of the most recent tower crane cabs on the market: the Lumina X from manufacturer Raimondi. Launched at Bauma 2022, the cabin incorporates an integrated refrigerator, multiple drawers, coat hangers, a wireless phone charger station, as well as USB plugs and a Bluetooth audio system. The operator sits on a pneumatic seat
The crane operator’s cab on the LTM 1100-5.3
that has a memory layer and is designed to stabilise according to their body weight. Over 80 percent of the cabin is made of
shatterproof glass and, to prevent it from overheating, all glass surfaces are athermic. The cabin has a new control
system, visible on a ten-inch monitor – although an even bigger 15” monitor can be specified. The control system can instantly detect and report any system errors, malfunctioning and faults while also allowing crane operators to fully calibrate the machine directly from the in-cabin station or via radio control. An integrated live camera and anti-collision technology is also being introduced. Down on the ground, mobile crane operators also need cabs that support their particular requirements. Cabin access might be easier for them but mobile crane operators can spend many hours driving to and from jobsites so comfort remains key, as demonstrated by the new cab on Liebherr’s LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane – which also launched at Bauma 2022.
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