Belize Sugar Industries adds used Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1
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Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) has put a second-hand Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 to work at its sugar factory in Tower Hill, Belize. The 130-tonne, five-axle all-terrain crane has a 60-metre telescopic boom and will handle maintenance, repair and assembly work. It replaces a 33-year-old 110-tonne crane that could no longer meet the plant’s lifting needs. The used crane was available from Liebherr’s site in Veracruz, Mexico, allowing BSI to secure the equipment at short notice.
Used crane expands BSI’s lifting capability
BSI selected the LTM 1130-5.1 to support maintenance and modernisation work at its sugar factory. The company’s previous crane, a 110-tonne model that had been in service for 33 years, could no longer meet the plant’s requirements as its lifting needs increased.
The five-axle LTM 1130-5.1 offers a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tonnes and a 60-metre telescopic boom. Its boom and setup options give BSI the flexibility to handle a range of work around the plant.
BSI said the crane will allow it to carry out production plant maintenance, repairs and assembly work with one machine. Previously, it regularly hired an additional crane to supplement its own equipment.
Regional availability and service were key factors
The used crane was available at Liebherr’s facility in Veracruz, Mexico. Its location meant it could be supplied to BSI at short notice, while Liebherr’s regional parts and service support also factored into the purchase.
The factory produces both sugar and electricity, so BSI needs to plan maintenance reliably. Buyer Immer Torres said long-term parts availability and service support were as important to the decision as the crane’s technical specifications.
The LTM 1130-5.1 is BSI’s first Liebherr crane and one of the first Liebherr mobile cranes in Belize. It adds lifting capacity in the upper range of the company’s fleet.
About Belize Sugar Industries
Belize Sugar Industries operates the Tower Hill sugar factory in northern Belize, the country’s largest sugar mill. The company employs around 600 people and also generates electricity, with approximately half of its output supplied to the public grid. Its sugar and energy operations depend on production equipment that requires ongoing maintenance, repair and modernisation.
View website: https://asr-group.com/belize-sugar-industries
About Liebherr
Liebherr develops and manufactures mobile and crawler cranes, including all-terrain cranes such as the LTM 1130-5.1. Its crane range includes mobile models from smaller two-axle machines to heavy-duty cranes, alongside lattice-boom cranes on mobile and crawler chassis.
Liebherr Mexico, founded in 2013, provides sales and service for Liebherr mobile cranes in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, including regional customer support and spare-parts supply.
View website: https://www.liebherr.com/en-us/
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane did Belize Sugar Industries acquire?
BSI acquired a second-hand Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 all-terrain crane.
What is the lifting capacity of the LTM 1130-5.1?
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tonnes and a 60-metre telescopic boom.
Why did BSI replace its previous crane?
The company’s previous 110-tonne crane was 33 years old and could no longer fully meet the factory’s lifting requirements.
What work will the new crane handle?
The LTM 1130-5.1 will carry out maintenance, repairs and assembly work at BSI’s sugar factory.
Where was the used crane located before the purchase?
The crane was available at Liebherr’s facility in Veracruz, Mexico.
