County Lifting Adds 90-Tonne Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 to UK Fleet
Updated: Oct 6
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County Lifting Services has added a 90-tonne Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 all-terrain crane to its fleet in Kettering, England. Named “Sammy Lou III,” the four-axle crane combines a 60-metre telescopic boom with variable outrigger positioning and fuel-saving technology. The delivery follows the company’s recent addition of a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1.
Sammy Lou III Joins County Lifting’s Fleet
UK lifting and machinery movement specialist County Lifting Services has expanded its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2, adding another all-terrain crane to its operations in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The company introduced the new machine as “Sammy Lou III,” continuing a name carried by its previous equipment. County Lifting confirmed the arrival through its own website and a video welcoming the crane.
The delivery follows the addition of a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1, continuing the company’s investment in its working fleet.
County Lifting said:
“The addition of the LTM 1090-4.2 to our regular fleet will be a boon for County Lifting Services, and we’re excited to welcome it to our regular fleet.”
A 60-Metre Main Boom with Additional Reach
The LTM 1090-4.2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 90 tonnes at a three-metre radius. Its telescopic main boom extends from 11.4 to 60 metres, providing a broad range of configurations on a four-axle carrier. County Lifting’s crane is reported to include a 9.5 to 16-metre bi-fold swingaway extension with manual offset. This adds reach beyond the main boom and provides another configuration for lifts requiring additional height or access over an obstruction.
Liebherr lists the model’s maximum hoist height at 76 metres and its maximum working radius at 62 metres. Capacity, height and radius maxima apply to different configurations; the crane’s available lifting capacity depends on the applicable load chart, boom arrangement, counterweight and support setup.
VarioBase Supports Restricted Setup Areas
Equipment reported on the new crane includes Liebherr’s VarioBase variable outrigger positioning system and remote control. VarioBase allows each outrigger to extend independently, helping accommodate obstacles or uneven amounts of available space around the carrier. The system determines permissible lifting capacities according to the actual support arrangement and working direction. This gives operators more setup options where a conventional full-width outrigger arrangement is impractical.
For a company working across machinery installations, industrial facilities and specialist lifting projects, that flexibility can be useful when matching the crane to the available working area.
VarioBallast Provides Two Counterweight Radius Settings
The LTM 1090-4.2 model features Liebherr’s VarioBallast system, with counterweight radii of 3.77 and 4.71 metres. Mechanically slewing ballasting cylinders allow the counterweight radius to change between the two settings.
The smaller radius reduces the space required behind the superstructure, while the larger radius increases the counterweight’s leverage. The model supports a maximum counterweight package of 22.5 tonnes, although the quantity supplied with County Lifting’s crane has not been specified.
The combination of adjustable ballast radius and variable outrigger positioning provides several ways to configure the machine around site constraints and lifting requirements.
Four-Axle Mobility and Flexible Transport Configurations
Liebherr developed the LTM 1090-4.2 for multiple transport configurations, including nominal axle loads of 10, 12 and 16 tonnes. Its published model information specifies that the crane can carry 8.8 tonnes of counterweight in the 12-tonne-per-axle configuration.
The carrier measures 2.55 metres wide on the specified 16.00 R25 tyres, giving it a relatively narrow footprint for road travel and access through restricted sites. These figures describe the model’s transport capabilities; County Lifting’s delivered travel configuration has not been stated.
Single-Engine Power with ECOdrive and ECOmode
The model uses a six-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine rated at 330 kW. Its single-engine design powers both the carrier and crane superstructure from the engine mounted in the undercarriage, removing the need for a separate superstructure engine. Liebherr lists a standard 8 × 6 × 8 drive and steering configuration and a maximum travel speed of 85 km/h.
County Lifting’s new crane is reported to include ECOdrive and ECOmode, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption and noise.
ECOdrive manages the drivetrain during travel to reduce engine speeds. During crane operation, ECOmode matches engine speed to the working speed selected by the operator. The pump drive can disconnect automatically when the engine is idling and reconnect when required, reducing unnecessary energy use between movements.
Supporting Machinery Movement and Specialist Lifting
County Lifting handles the lifting, movement and installation of heavy, high-value and delicate loads. Its work includes production machinery, engineering equipment, trains, aircraft, vehicles and works of art.
The company operates all-terrain cranes with capacities up to 130 tonnes, alongside spider cranes, pick-and-carry cranes, loader cranes and specialist forklift-type lifting machines.
The new 90-tonne Liebherr adds another option within that equipment mix, combining main-boom reach with flexible setup configurations for the company’s crane hire and specialist lifting work.
About County Lifting Services
County Lifting Services is a UK lifting, machinery movement and engineering services company founded in 1991 by Steve and Andrea Drury. Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, the company serves customers nationwide with machinery relocation and installation, crane hire and contract lifting, specialist haulage, machinery storage and associated lifting services.
Its capabilities include handling heavy, high-value and delicate loads, from production machinery and engineering equipment to trains, aircraft, vehicles and works of art. Its equipment fleet includes all-terrain cranes with capacities up to 130 tonnes, spider cranes, pick-and-carry cranes, loader cranes and specialist forklift-type lifting machines.
Learn more: www.countylifting.com
About Liebherr
Founded in 1949, Liebherr is a family-owned technology group and equipment manufacturer serving construction, lifting, mining, transport and other industrial markets. Its crane portfolio includes mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes and maritime lifting equipment.
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, based in Ehingen, Germany, develops and manufactures mobile and crawler cranes, including the LTM telescopic all-terrain range. Its crane technologies include VarioBase variable outrigger positioning, VarioBallast adjustable counterweight radius, and ECOdrive and ECOmode systems designed to reduce fuel consumption and noise.
Website: www.liebherr.com
FAQ
What crane has County Lifting Services added to its fleet?
County Lifting has taken delivery of a 90-tonne Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 all-terrain crane, named “Sammy Lou III.”
What are the crane’s boom and extension lengths?
The telescopic main boom extends from 11.4 to 60 metres. County Lifting’s crane is reported to include a 9.5 to 16-metre bi-fold swingaway extension with manual offset.
What is the maximum hoist height?
Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 76 metres for the LTM 1090-4.2.
What does VarioBase do?
VarioBase allows individual outriggers to extend to different lengths and determines permissible lifting capacities for the actual support configuration and working direction.
What crane delivery preceded Sammy Lou III?
The company recently added a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1.
