NOVEMBER 2024 Ӏ NEWS
LIEBHERR LAUNCHES 440 HC-L LUFFING JIB TOWER CRANE
Liebherr has launched the 440 HC-L luffing jib crane. The new model is an evolution of the 357 HC-L. The 440 HC-L is available in two
versions: the 440 HC-L 12/24 and the 18/36. The maximum lifting capacity of the 440 HC-L 18/36 has increased from 32 to 36 tonnes.
Liebherr has also raised the tower height of both versions by one tower section compared to the previous model. According to Liebherr, the new 440
HC-L requires very little space for a crane of its size and it has an out-of- service position of up to 10.7 metres or a minimum working radius of less than four metres. This means that the crane can be set up closer to buildings, property boundaries or another luffing jib crane, which makes site planning easier. For the first time on a Liebherr luffer aramid fibre guying is being used. Liebherr says the lightweight material reduces weight on the jib, resulting in a higher lifting capacity. An aramid fibre guying system also offers advantages for crane assembly and disassembly owing to its lighter weight, Liebherr adds. The 440 HC-L only requires one
central switchgear cabinet. Electronic components are arranged in a plug-
and-play setup which, Liebherr says, significantly reduces assembly time. Assemblies are pre-assembled at the
factory prior to the crane being delivered, with the aim of optimising transport costs and enabling the crane to be unloaded more quickly on site. The counter-jib ballast, which consists of a single block, also contributes to faster assembly and disassembly. Only nine transport units are needed for the slewing section at full jib length, including its counter-ballast. The 440 HC-L's maximum radius has
increased to 65 metres and its jib head lifting capacity by up to 52 percent.
The jib can be extended in five metre increments. Liebherr’s ‘Load Plus’ function means performance can be increased by up to 22 per cent at the touch of a button. With a 50-metre jib, for example, the maximum jib head lifting capacity increases from 7.5 tonnes to 9 tonnes. Tower heights have also been improved: the free-standing height has been increased by up to 5.8 metres, the maximum assembly height (free-standing) measures in at up to 76.4 metres. The luffing jib crane is available with Liebherr’s own drives and the latest TC-OS control unit.
LINK-BELT CRANES LAUNCHES 225|AT ALL TERRAIN CRANE
US manufacturer Link-Belt launched the 225|AT – a 225 ton (200 tonne), five-axle all terrain at its recent CraneFest 2024 event. The new crane is aimed at the North American market. It has a longer reach, larger capacities, and more counterweight than its predecessor, the ATC-3210, whilst maintaining excellent transportability, says Link-Belt. The five-axle 225|AT includes
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a 46–202-foot (14–62-metre) six- section latching boom, a 42–71-foot (13–22-metre) two-piece hydraulic offsetable SmartFly, an eight-foot (2.4-metre) heavy-lift jib, one or two 25-foot (7.6-metre) lattice fly extensions, and a 334-foot (101.8-metre) max tip height with maximum attachment. The crane incorporates Link-Belt’s Pulse 2.0 operating system and a wireless rigging remote.
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