E. Helaakoski takes delivery of Finland’s first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4
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Finnish crane and access company E. Helaakoski has taken delivery of a 150-tonne Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4 All Terrain crane. It is the first crane of this model in Finland and the country’s second crane equipped with Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system. The five-axle crane has a 66-metre, seven-section telescopic boom and can be configured with extensions to reach a tip height of almost 95 metres. It can travel with nine tonnes of counterweight while meeting 12-tonne axle loads and a 60-tonne gross vehicle weight.
Finland’s first LTM 1150-5.4 joins the fleet
E. Helaakoski has added Finland’s first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4 to its lifting fleet. The delivery also makes it only the second crane in Finland to feature Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system.
The five-axle All Terrain crane has a maximum rated lifting capacity of 150 tonnes at a three-metre radius. Its 66-metre telescopic boom gives the machine substantial reach from its base configuration, while the available extensions expand its working height and radius for lifts that require additional boom length.
Boom extensions take tip height close to 95 metres
The crane’s seven-section main boom extends to 66 metres. For additional reach, it can be equipped with a bi-fold swingaway extension, which offsets by up to 40 degrees. A seven-metre insert can also be added to the boom combination, taking the maximum tip height to almost 95 metres and the maximum radius to 72 metres.
The LTM 1150-5.4 has a total ballast capacity of 45 tonnes. Its road-going configuration allows it to carry nine tonnes of counterweight while travelling at a 60-tonne gross vehicle weight and within 12-tonne axle loads. The crane is powered by a 400 kW, six-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine and has a listed maximum road speed of 85 km/h.
LICCON3 and variable outrigger setup
The LTM 1150-5.4 is the latest generation of Liebherr’s 150-tonne crane, developed from the LTM 1150-5.3. Its LICCON3 control system adds a faster data bus, increased storage and computing power, and preparation for telematics and fleet management.
The crane also features VarioBase, which allows each outrigger to be extended to a different length. This gives operators more flexibility when setting up where space is restricted, while lifting capacities depend on the outrigger configuration. AutoBallast automates the ballasting process. E. Helaakoski’s crane is also equipped with the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS).
“The new 150 tonne crane strengthens our lifting capacity and supports our commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient lifting solutions for our customers.”
About E. Helaakoski
Founded by Eino Helaakoski in 1958, E. Helaakoski is a Finnish crane rental and access company headquartered in Raahe on Finland’s central west coast. Its approximately 200-unit fleet includes All Terrain and crawler cranes, electric cranes, aerial work platforms and specialised lifting and transport equipment.
The company employs 130 people and operates from 11 locations in Finland, with offices in Sweden, Germany, Poland, Estonia and Latvia. Its services include lifting, heavy lifting, project planning and transport for customers across Finland and Northern Europe.
View website: https://www.helaakoski.com/en/
About Liebherr
The LTM 1150-5.4 is manufactured by Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, Liebherr’s mobile and crawler crane division. Founded in 1969, the Ehingen, Germany, facility develops and produces mobile and crawler cranes for customers worldwide. Liebherr reports that the site employs approximately 5,100 people and delivers around six vehicle cranes each day.
The LTM 1150-5.4 is the latest development of Liebherr’s five-axle, 150-tonne crane. It combines a long telescopic boom and multiple extension options with LICCON3 controls, variable outrigger positioning and automated ballasting.
View website: https://www.liebherr.com/en-us/
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this delivery a first for Finland?
E. Helaakoski’s crane is the first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4 delivered in Finland. It is also the country’s second crane equipped with the LICCON3 control system.
What is the maximum lifting capacity of the LTM 1150-5.4?
The crane has a maximum rated capacity of 150 tonnes at a three-metre radius. Its actual lifting capacity depends on the working radius and crane configuration.
What is the crane’s maximum reach?
The main boom extends to 66 metres. With the bi-fold swingaway extension and seven-metre insert, the crane can achieve a tip height of almost 95 metres and a maximum radius of 72 metres.
How much counterweight can it carry while travelling?
The crane can travel with nine tonnes of counterweight on board within a 60-tonne gross vehicle weight and 12-tonne axle loads.
