Jandt Adds 450 Tonne Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 as New Fleet Flagship
- Meagan Wood
- 5 days ago
- 6 min read
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German crane rental company Jandt Kranvermietung has taken delivery of a 450 tonne Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 All Terrain crane. The company’s first six axle mobile crane becomes the new flagship of its approximately 40 crane fleet. Jandt will primarily deploy the LTM 1400-6.1 across industrial, renewable energy, infrastructure and overhead power line projects.
Jandt Moves Into a Higher Capacity Class
Jandt Kranvermietung has expanded its lifting capabilities with the addition of a Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1. The 450 tonne, six axle All Terrain crane is the largest crane in the company’s fleet and represents Jandt’s first move into this mobile crane class. The investment will allow Jandt to undertake heavy lifting projects that previously required support from partner companies or the rental of additional high capacity cranes.
“By moving into a larger crane class, we are sending a clear signal about our business development and, of course, responding to market demands,”
said Jens Lübeck, managing director of Jandt Kranvermietung.
“With loads becoming ever heavier, we have reached the limits of our current crane fleet in some areas and have only been able to meet project requirements in collaboration with our partner companies. This step marks a logical progression for us and our customers.”
Jandt plans to deploy the new flagship across industrial projects, infrastructure construction, renewable energy development and overhead power line construction.
70 Metre Boom and Modular Lattice System
The LTM 1400-6.1 features a six section telescopic boom extending from 14.8 to 70 metres.
Liebherr offers lattice boom configurations ranging from seven to 80.5 metres, providing flexibility for applications requiring additional height or working radius. Depending on its configuration, the crane provides a maximum hoist height of 120 metres and a maximum working radius of 97 metres.
Available configurations include a 45.5 metre luffing lattice jib for a maximum tip height of approximately 120 metres. An 80.5 metre luffing jib configuration can provide working heights approaching 140 metres when measured to the boom tip.
The modular boom system allows Jandt to configure the crane for a range of lifting requirements, from compact industrial projects to high reach infrastructure and energy work.
Y-Guying Increases Lifting Performance
The LTM 1400-6.1 is the smallest model in Liebherr’s current mobile crane range equipped with a Y-shaped telescopic boom guying system. The guying system increases the lateral stability of the telescopic boom and provides higher lifting capacities, particularly when operating with extended boom configurations.
Liebherr designed the system to be self-assembled by the crane, reducing the number of manual assembly procedures and the amount of work performed at height. Safe access routes, work platforms and simplified connection points are incorporated into the setup process.
The crane also uses Liebherr’s LIKUFIX automatic coupling system, which connects the required hydraulic and electrical lines during assembly. The system helps reduce setup time while limiting the number of manual connections required from the crew.
For Jandt, the combination of high lifting capacity, compact six axle dimensions and shorter setup times was central to the purchasing decision.
VarioBallast and VarioBase Support Flexible Setup
The LTM 1400-6.1 can carry up to 140 tonnes of total ballast and is equipped with Liebherr’s hydraulic VarioBallast system.
VarioBallast allows the ballast radius to be adjusted continuously using a hydraulic slewing mechanism. Operators can reduce the radius when working in restricted spaces or increase it when additional lifting capacity is required.
The crane also features VarioBase, which allows each outrigger to be extended to a different length. The crane control system calculates the available lifting capacity based on the precise outrigger configuration.
This flexibility can be particularly valuable on industrial, infrastructure and overhead line projects where roads, buildings, operating equipment or other site restrictions limit the available setup area.
Designed for Mobility and Efficient Operation
The crane is powered by a 455 kW, eight cylinder Liebherr diesel engine and uses a single engine concept. The carrier engine powers both the undercarriage and the crane superstructure, reducing weight and maintenance requirements associated with a second engine.
Standard drive and steering is configured as 12 x 6 x 12, with 12 x 8 x 12 available as an option. The crane has a maximum road speed of 85 kilometres per hour.
Additional technology includes ECOmode, which calculates the required engine speed during crane operation to reduce fuel consumption and noise, and ECOdrive, which lowers engine speed while travelling.
The LTM 1400-6.1 is also equipped with WindSpeed load charts covering different maximum wind speeds up to 15.6 metres per second. Driver assistance systems monitor areas around the crane and provide warnings intended to improve road safety, particularly around pedestrians and cyclists.
The crane is approved for operation with hydrotreated vegetable oil, providing an alternative to conventional diesel where the fuel is available.
New Flagship Completes First Assignment
The LTM 1400-6.1 has already completed its first project for Jandt, lifting a 60 tonne transformer station in Bad Laer, Germany.
The assignment reflects the type of infrastructure and energy sector work for which Jandt acquired the crane. Its larger capacity will allow the company to perform more heavy lifting projects directly while reducing its reliance on externally sourced equipment.
Before the new crane arrived, some of the largest machines in Jandt’s fleet included two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 All Terrain cranes and two Liebherr MK 140-5.1 mobile construction cranes.
Longstanding Relationship With Liebherr
Jandt selected the LTM 1400-6.1 based on its lifting performance, compact dimensions, setup system and the company’s established relationship with Liebherr. The crane rental company has invested in multiple Liebherr models across its mobile and mobile construction crane fleets.
Jandt currently operates 18 mobile cranes and four loader cranes, according to Liebherr. Its mobile construction crane fleet includes two MK 140-5.1 units and two MK 88-4.1 cranes.
The latest investment expands Jandt’s ability to support heavier and more complex lifting assignments while advancing the company’s wider growth strategy.
About Jandt Kranvermietung
Jandt Kranvermietung GmbH is a family owned German crane rental and lifting services company headquartered in Bielefeld-Quelle, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Friedrich Jandt established the business in 1950 as a haulage and excavation contractor. The company purchased its first crane vehicle in 1964 before progressively expanding its lifting operations.
Jandt was re-established in 1998 and is managed by the Diercks and Lübeck families. Sven Diercks and Jens Lübeck serve as the company’s managing directors, with Diercks responsible for technical operations. The company operates from its Bielefeld headquarters and branches in Bad Salzuflen, Detmold, Gütersloh and Holzminden, serving customers throughout East Westphalia-Lippe, southern Lower Saxony and other areas of Germany.
Its fleet includes telescopic mobile cranes, mobile construction cranes, loader cranes, city cranes and crawler cranes. Jandt’s services support building and civil engineering, industrial and structural construction, steel and precast concrete erection, overhead power line work, machinery relocation and installation, and renewable energy projects.
The company also maintains specialized lifting equipment, including modular spreader beams, lifting platforms and equipment designed to support complex site access requirements. Jandt is SCC certified and operates an in-house workshop for fleet maintenance.
Company website: www.jandt-kranvermietung.de
About Liebherr
Founded in 1949, Liebherr is a family owned technology and equipment manufacturer operating across construction machinery, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes, aerospace and transportation systems, components, material handling and other product segments.
The Liebherr Group consists of more than 150 companies and operates more than 40 production companies worldwide. At the end of 2025, the Group employed 55,963 people and reported annual revenue of €14.772 billion.
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH develops and manufactures Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes. Its mobile crane range extends from two axle, 35 tonne models to nine axle cranes with capacities up to 1,200 tonnes. Its lattice boom cranes on mobile and crawler chassis provide lifting capacities reaching 3,000 tonnes.
Approximately 5,000 employees work at the Ehingen facility in Germany. The operation recorded revenue of €2.83 billion in 2025 and supports its equipment through Liebherr’s international sales and service network.
Company website: www.liebherr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lifting capacity of the Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1?
The LTM 1400-6.1 has a maximum lifting capacity of 450 tonnes at a three metre radius.
How long is the LTM 1400-6.1 telescopic boom?
The crane features a six section telescopic boom extending from 14.8 to 70 metres.
What is the maximum lifting height of the LTM 1400-6.1?
Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 120 metres in its standard technical data. Longer boom and luffing jib combinations can provide tip heights approaching 140 metres, depending on the selected configuration.
What is Y-guying?
Y-guying uses a supporting structure to increase the lateral stability of the telescopic boom. This provides higher lifting capacities, particularly when working with longer boom configurations.
Why did Jandt acquire the LTM 1400-6.1?
Jandt acquired the crane to meet demand for heavier lifts, expand into a higher capacity class and reduce its reliance on partner companies or externally rented cranes for larger projects.
What projects will use the new crane?
Jandt plans to use the crane for industrial lifting, infrastructure projects, renewable energy development and overhead power line construction.
