Fleet renewed and expanded: Two new Liebherr mobile cranes for Mikschl Autokrane GmbH
- cranehub
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
New LTM 1070-4.2 replaces 60-tonne mobile crane
LTM 1230-5.1 replaces 220-tonne mobile crane in the upper lifting capacity range
Crane drivers: Liebherr impress with driver comfort
Mikschl Autokrane GmbH from Aichach has invested in two new Liebherr mobile cranes to modernise its fleet: an LTM 1070-4.2 and an LTM 1230-5.1. The compact 70-tonne crane offers high lifting capacity and flexibility on construction sites, while the 5-axle crane with VarioBase® and a long telescopic boom is ideal for demanding jobs.
“Our fleet always has the latest cranes on the market – this enables us to avoid crane breakdowns and provide our customers with the best possible support in realising their projects,” says Roland Mikschl, Managing Director of Mikschl Autokrane GmbH. For this reason, an LTM 1070-4.2 is now replacing a 60-tonne mobile crane. “The new 70-tonne crane is a very compact 4-axle crane that can be used on almost all construction sites in its class. Above all, it is a very powerful crane that allows us to carry a lot of ballast when travelling on the road.” In addition, ECOmode and ECOdrive ensure reduced fuel consumption and minimise noise. The active, speed-dependent rear axle steering makes the crane all-terrain capable and manoeuvrable.
Additional new 5-axle crane ordered from Liebherr mobile cranes
From telescopic cranes to mobile construction cranes and loader cranes, Mikschl’s fleet previously comprised eight machines. “We have now expanded our small but excellent fleet in the 230-tonne load capacity class. We have also ordered the ninth crane from Liebherr and it is an LTM 1230-5.1,” reports Mikschl. The 5-axle crane is equipped with VarioBase® Plus, which makes it possible to generate particularly high lifting capacities via the widened outriggers, especially in the rear working area – calculated in real time by the LICCON control system. At 75 metres, the LTM 1230-5.1 also offers a very long telescopic boom and impresses with its high lifting capacities. The 5-axle mobile crane is the ideal crane for working at steep angles and high hook heights, for example when assembling tower cranes or maintaining wind turbines.
Impressive service, spare parts supply and convenience
“We opted for two new cranes from Ehingen because we were impressed by the fast and good service. Spare parts are always available and can be provided quickly,” explains Mikschl, adding: “Our drivers also say that Liebherr mobile cranes offer the best travelling comfort.” The crane and transport service provider from Aichach employs a total of twelve people and is also deployed in Munich, Augsburg, Ingolstadt and Donauwörth. Since arriving on the company premises, the two new cranes have also been in daily use on small and large construction sites.
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is a leading manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes. Its range of mobile cranes extends from 2-axle 35 tonne cranes to heavy duty cranes with a lifting capacity of 1200 tonnes and a 9-axle chassis. Its lattice boom cranes on mobile or crawler travel gear deliver lifting capacities of up to 3000 tonnes. With universal boom systems and extensive additional equipment, they can be seen in action on construction sites throughout the world. The Ehingen site has a workforce of 5,000. An extensive, global service network guarantees the high availability of Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes. In 2024, the Liebherr plant in Ehingen recorded a turnover of 3.19 billion euros.
About the Liebherr Group
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product programme. The company is one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. It also provides high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The Liebherr Group includes over 150 companies across all continents. In 2024, it employed more than 50,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over 14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in the southern German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller. Since then, the employees have been pursuing the goal of achieving continuous technological innovation, and bringing industry-leading solutions to its customers.
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