Brasfield & Gorrie Adds First Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX for Memphis Bridge Work
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Brasfield & Gorrie has taken delivery of its first Liebherr crane: an LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane supplied through B&G Equipment and Supply. The crane’s first assignment is a bridge modernization project at the I-55 and State Route 14 interchange in Memphis, where Brasfield & Gorrie is replacing three bridges for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The LR 1300.1 SX has a maximum capacity of 300 tonnes (331 US tons), a maximum hoist height of 169 metres (554 feet) and a maximum radius of 143 metres (469 feet). Its assistance systems include real-time ground pressure visualization and a gradient travel aid.
First Liebherr Crane Joins Contractor’s Fleet
B&G Equipment and Supply, the equipment operations arm of Brasfield & Gorrie, has taken delivery of the company’s first Liebherr crane. The LR 1300.1 SX will support Brasfield & Gorrie’s work on a major bridge modernization project in Memphis.
The contractor is replacing three bridges at the I-55 and State Route 14 interchange, also known as Third Street and US 61, for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The project addresses an underheight bridge and adjacent aging structures, with the work being coordinated as a single programme because of the bridges’ proximity and connection to the corridor.
The crane is intended to provide the lifting performance required for the infrastructure work while supporting efficient operations and helping limit disruption to traffic.
300-Tonne Crawler Crane with 169-Metre Hoist Height
The LR 1300.1 SX has a maximum lifting capacity of 300 tonnes (331 US tons). Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 169 metres (554 feet) and a maximum radius of 143 metres (469 feet), giving the crane reach for a range of heavy construction and infrastructure applications.
The crane includes a self-loading and self-assembly system, allowing unloading and assembly without an auxiliary crane. When disassembled, it has a transport width of up to 3 metres, enabling transport on standard low loaders.
Assistance Systems for Ground and Travel Conditions
The LR 1300.1 SX includes Ground Pressure Visualization, which calculates the crane’s ground pressure in real time and compares it with specified safety limits for its position. This gives the operator information about ground loading as the crane is configured and operated.
A gradient travel aid is designed to assist the operator when maneuvering the crawler crane on slopes. For barge operations, integrated load charts are available through the load moment indicator.
About Brasfield & Gorrie and B&G Equipment and Supply
Brasfield & Gorrie is a privately held U.S. construction firm founded in 1964. The company works across markets including infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, government and industrial projects. Its Memphis work for the Tennessee Department of Transportation includes replacement of three bridges at the I-55 and State Route 14 interchange.
B&G Equipment and Supply grew out of Brasfield & Gorrie’s equipment operations and began operating as a separate business in 1997. It supports construction work through equipment and supply operations and took delivery of the LR 1300.1 SX.
Websites:
Brasfield & Gorrie: https://www.brasfieldgorrie.com/
B&G Equipment and Supply: https://www.bgequipmentsupply.com/
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a global manufacturer of construction machinery and equipment, including mobile and crawler cranes. Its LR crawler crane range is designed for heavy lifting in construction, infrastructure and industrial applications. The LR 1300.1 SX is a 300-tonne crawler crane equipped with assistance systems for ground pressure monitoring, travel and lifting operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane has Brasfield & Gorrie taken delivery of?
Brasfield & Gorrie, through B&G Equipment and Supply, has taken delivery of a Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane. It is the company’s first Liebherr crane.
What is the LR 1300.1 SX’s maximum capacity?
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 300 tonnes, equivalent to approximately 331 US tons.
What are the crane’s maximum hoist height and radius?
Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 169 metres (554 feet) and a maximum radius of 143 metres (469 feet).
Where will the crane work first?
Its first assignment is the bridge modernization project at the I-55 and State Route 14 interchange in Memphis, Tennessee. Brasfield & Gorrie is replacing three bridges for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
What safety and operating assistance systems does the crane have?
The LR 1300.1 SX has Ground Pressure Visualization, which calculates current ground pressure and compares it with position-specific safety limits, and a gradient travel aid to support movement on slopes. Integrated barge load charts are also available through the load moment indicator.
Can the crane assemble itself?
The LR 1300.1 SX has a self-loading and self-assembly system that allows unloading and assembly without an auxiliary crane.
