Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 Joins Yunuslar Vinç for Bridge and Industrial Lifts
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Turkish crane rental company Yunuslar Vinç has taken delivery of a 300 tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 All Terrain crane. The six axle machine features a 90 metre telescopic boom, LICCON3 controls, VarioBase Plus variable outrigger positioning and AutoBallast. Its first assignments included installing a replacement school bridge in earthquake-affected Antakya and four oxygen tanks at an industrial facility in İskenderun. The investment strengthens the Malatya-based company’s capabilities for industrial, energy, steel construction and machinery installation projects across Turkey.
Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4
Yunuslar Vinç has added a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 to its fleet, putting the new 300 tonne crane directly into service on bridge reconstruction and industrial installation work.
The company selected the machine for its lifting capability, compact design, long telescopic boom and updated controls. Liebherr’s delivery announcement confirms that the addition brings Yunuslar’s Liebherr fleet to 15 cranes.
LTM 1300-6.4 Specifications
The LTM 1300-6.4 is a six axle All Terrain crane with a maximum rated capacity of 300 tonnes at a three metre radius. Its telescopic main boom extends from 14.7 to 90 metres, providing substantial reach without assembling a lattice boom.
Liebherr specifies a maximum hoist height of 120 metres and a maximum working radius of 94 metres, depending on configuration. The model accommodates up to 88 tonnes of counterweight and uses a 455kW, eight-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine.
The crane succeeds the LTM 1300-6.3, retaining the 90 metre boom while introducing LICCON3 controls and an updated crane design.
Variable Outriggers and Automated Ballasting
VarioBase Plus allows the outriggers to extend to different lengths, helping the crane accommodate obstacles and restricted setup areas. Its trapezoidal support geometry provides a wider rear support base and improved lifting capacities, particularly over the rear outriggers.
AutoBallast automates the counterweight installation sequence after activation by the operator. Mechanically adjustable VarioBallast allows the counterweight radius to change according to available space and lifting requirements.
LICCON3 adds greater computing power, storage capacity and a faster data bus to Liebherr’s crane control platform. The system is also prepared for telematics and fleet management functions.
First Assignment Supports Reconstruction in Antakya
The new crane’s first assignment was in Antakya, southern Turkey, where it helped install a school bridge replacing one destroyed in an earthquake.
The project placed the machine into reconstruction work immediately after delivery. Its second assignment took it to İskenderun, where it installed four oxygen tanks at an industrial facility.
These initial jobs demonstrate the different applications planned for the crane, from infrastructure replacement to the installation of industrial equipment.
Investment in Industrial and Energy Work
Yunuslar intends to deploy the LTM 1300-6.4 on heavy industrial projects, steel construction, energy developments and plant and machinery assembly throughout Turkey.
Liebherr’s announcement identifies a 22 metre fixed jib configuration selected by the customer, providing a reported lifting height of 112 metres. This is the company’s chosen working configuration rather than the model’s maximum available hoist height.
Managing director Nazif Gündoğdu also highlighted the company’s experience with its existing Liebherr equipment.
He said:
“As well as the crane’s technical capabilities, our positive experience with existing Liebherr equipment also played an important role.”
About Yunuslar Vinç
Yunuslar Vinç is a family-owned crane rental and heavy transport business founded in Malatya, eastern Anatolia, in 1986. It began with vehicle recovery services and introduced mobile cranes in the 1990s as demand for industrial lifting developed.
The company provides crane rental, heavy transportation and installation services across Turkey. Its customers include industrial facilities, energy plants, petrochemical operations and contractors undertaking bridge construction and heavy assembly work. Operations are supported by its Malatya base and an İskenderun branch in Hatay.
Its fleet includes Liebherr, Demag and Grove mobile cranes with capacities up to 500 tonnes. Liebherr’s delivery announcement reports 85 employees and a total fleet of 70 vehicles and heavy-duty machines, including 15 Liebherr cranes following this delivery.
Official website: www.yunuslarvinc.com.tr
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a family-owned international manufacturing group founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949. The business originated with the development of a mobile tower crane and expanded into a diversified manufacturer serving construction, mining, material handling, transportation and other industries.
Its lifting portfolio includes mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes and maritime cranes. Liebherr-Werk Ehingen, established in southern Germany in 1969, is a principal manufacturing and development location for its mobile and crawler crane business.
The group supports equipment owners through international sales and service operations, providing parts, technical assistance, training and digital services. Its mobile crane technology includes LICCON controls, variable outrigger positioning, adjustable counterweight systems and automated ballasting functions designed to support different lifting and site configurations.
Official website: www.liebherr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane has Yunuslar Vinç received?
Yunuslar Vinç has taken delivery of a 300 tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 six axle All Terrain crane.
How long is the crane’s main boom?
The telescopic main boom extends to 90 metres. Liebherr specifies a maximum hoist height of 120 metres with the applicable extension configuration.
What were the crane’s first assignments?
It helped install a replacement school bridge in Antakya and subsequently installed four oxygen tanks at an industrial facility in İskenderun.
Which control and setup systems does it feature?
The crane features LICCON3 controls, VarioBase Plus outrigger positioning, AutoBallast and mechanically adjustable VarioBallast.
Where does Yunuslar Vinç operate?
The company operates across Turkey from its Malatya base, with a branch in İskenderun, Hatay.
