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wind spotlight: modules

Cranes & Heavy From rough terrains to great heights, the equipment needed to get the job done safely

and eficiently at a wind power construction site must be tough and durable. Here are
Equipment
some of the latest cranes available today.

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen ALL Erection & Crane Manitowoc Cranes Buckner HeavyLift Cranes,
GmbH
Rental
Brand: Manitowoc
LLC

Brand: Liebherr
Brand: Liebherr
Model: Manitowoc MLC650 lattice-boom Brand: Liebherr
Model: Liebherr Crawler Crane Type LR 1600/2
Model: LTM 1750-9.1
crawler crane
Model: LR1600/2

Max boom length: 472 feet
Max boom length: 171'
Max boom length: 341 feet Max boom length: 453'
Max capacity: 660 US tons
Max capacity: 900 US tons
Max capacity: 716 US tons Max capacity: 660 US tons
Available attachments:
Available attachments:
Available attachments: N/A
Available attachments:
• New “H” reinforced boom system offers Additional features:
• The MLC650 Wind Attachment Boom increases • Fixed jib lengths 39' to 118'; and Lufing jib
increased capacities;
• The LTM 1750-9.1 offers unprecedented the maximum boom length to 361 feet and the lengths 79' to 315'.
extended upper boom point, which enables the
• Ideal for tower erection up to 150 m;
mobility, transportability, and quick crane to install most wind turbines in the 100 m • Derrick attachment system utilizes either a
• The lufing Jib has integrated heavy-lift vessel assembly—all on a chassis no longer than suspended tray or a ballast wagon, capable
lifter capabilities; and
that of a 600-ton crane;
(330 ft) tower industry without outriggers or an of using up to 770,000 pounds of additional
• The road-friendly LTM 1750-9.1 can travel
assist mechanism; and
counter weight to enhance overall lifting
• Derrick and ballast systems are available.
• The VPC-MAX attachment increases the capacity.
Additional features:
at less than 155,000 lbs GVW by easily available boom length to over 420 feet, plus
removing the complete telescopic boom, the extended upper boom point, and increases Additional features:
• The new SL10DFB2 boom system offers upper engine, and the rear outriggers;
• Liccon Software system, which produces
leading capacities in the 660 US ton class—71 • Once at a jobsite, the stronger than average the base capacity of the crane to 771 tons— interactive lift-planning and load-chart
US tons up to 525-foot hook height;
boom can be self-installed with the aid of the VPC-MAX attachment allows the crane selection in real-time, enabling the user to
• Two-meter crawler shoes, with a four-fold drive to service the emerging 120 m (394 ft) tower
an auxiliary rolling power pack (without
market and beyond.
eficiently pre-plan any potential lift situations;
are optional;
the use of a boom launch trailer); plus,
Additional features:
• Ballast wagon/Tray system allows user to
• An available narrow-track chassis allows the rear outriggers also self-install so that hydraulically manipulate the counterweight
optimal driving on narrow roads (the total width one outrigger can be done in less than 10 • Increased lexibility, with optional 71 US ton fore and aft—during an actual lift to avoid site
of the crawler chassis is only 19 feet); and
minutes; and
capacity ixed jib, 385 US ton lufing jib, and
capacity enhancing VPC-MAX attachments;
obstructions; and
• The chassis is also available with optional • The availability of crab steering mode on the • The popular wind turbine conigurations
radio remote control for driving and ly offers a driver the ability to seamlessly • Performance and eficiency highlighted by include: the SL3F using 276' main boom and
supporting.
switch between standard steer and crab best-in-class line pull and line speeds; and
39' of ixed jib (for 80 meter towers), and the
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steer without needing to raise an axle.
• A new Manitowoc Crane Control System SL3F using 344' main boom and 39' of ixed
provides smooth operation, simple, and
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in-depth diagnostic capabilities, improved www.bucknercompanies.com
function tracking, as well as increased
commonality between product lines.
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Maxim Crane Works, L.P. Crane Rental Corporation

Brand: Manitowoc
Brand: Manitowoc 16000 Crawler Crane
Model: Manitowoc 18000 Crawler Crane Max boom length: 177' main boom; 157' lufing jib

Max boom length: 610 feet
Max capacity: 440 tons
Max capacity: 825 US tons
Available attachments: N/A

Available attachments:
Additional features:
• The 18000’s feature a 380 feet of main boom, a 55A heavy-lift boom, as well • Boom and capacity make this crane well-suited for wind tower
as a 25-foot upper boom point.
and nacelle lifts;

Additional features:
• The 600-ton capacity Terex AC500-2 truck crane sets up quickly
• Maxim Crane Works’ leet of ive Manitowoc 18000’s are well-suited for for blades or maintenance;
grassroot/maintenance on 80 m to 100 m wind towers;
• An innovative, dual-lane, 24-axle trailer offers 40' of well with

• Maxim Crane Works is currently the only coast-to-coast provider of great maneuverability, making it ideal for transporting heavy
comprehensive lifting services in the US, offering maintenance and service nacelles.
programs promote maximum uptime with minimal delays; and
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• To set the blades, Maxim Crane has an additional leet of Manitowoc’s,
including All Terrain Cranes, and has recently purchased several Manitowoc
MCL 300’s.
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