O’Carroll Takes Delivery of Ireland’s First Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4
- Meagan Wood
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
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O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire has added three new Liebherr All Terrain cranes to its fleet, including Ireland’s first LTM 1300-6.4 (300 tonne). The delivery also includes a 70 tonne LTM 1070-4.2 and a 90 tonne LTM 1090-4.2, strengthening the company’s lifting capabilities across a wide range of applications.
Ireland’s first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 delivered to O’Carroll
Irish rental company O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire has taken delivery of three new Liebherr All Terrain cranes, including Ireland’s first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4.
The new additions form part of a five-unit order and include the 70 tonne LTM 1070-4.2 and 90 tonne LTM 1090-4.2, alongside the flagship 300 tonne LTM 1300-6.4.
LTM 1070-4.2 and LTM 1090-4.2 strengthen fleet versatility
The Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 is equipped with a 50 metre main boom and a 9.5 to 16 metre bi-fold swingaway extension. It includes features such as VarioBase, Ecomode, and the LICCON2 control system, allowing flexible setup and efficient operation.
The crane can carry its swingaway and up to 10.7 tonnes of counterweight within 12 tonne axle loads, or 3.8 tonnes at 10 tonne axle loads, improving transport flexibility.
The Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 offers a 60 metre main boom and a 9.5 to 16 metre bi-fold swingaway extension, with manual offset capability providing a maximum tip height of just under 80 metres.
It is equipped with VarioBase, remote control functionality, and Ecodrive and Ecomode systems, helping reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise levels.
Focus on flagship: Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4
The Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4, introduced in 2025, features an eight-section 90 metre main boom, combined with an 11.5 to 20 metre bi-fold swingaway extension.
Two optional seven metre inserts can be added between the boom nose and swingaway, allowing the crane to achieve a maximum tip height of 121 metres.
The LTM 1300-6.4 is also equipped with Variobase Plus, providing a wider and more flexible outrigger setup with a rear spread of up to 9.4 metres, as well as AutoBallast, improving efficiency during setup and operation.
Fleet expansion continues with additional Liebherr cranes
The current delivery represents the first three units of a five-crane package. Two additional Liebherr cranes a 150 tonne LTM 1150-5.4 and a 50 tonne LTM 1050-3.1 are scheduled to join the fleet in the coming months.
Director Maurice O’Carroll said
“The company is delighted to take delivery of the first three cranes in this order - the new additions will strengthen our operations and enhance the service we provide to our customers.”
O’Carroll strengthens position in Irish crane market
Based in Kildimo, near Limerick, the family-run company operates a diverse fleet including All Terrain cranes, truck cranes, city cranes, and spider cranes, alongside a heavy haulage division.
The fleet is currently topped by a 450 tonne Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1, and the addition of the Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 further strengthens its capability in high-capacity lifting projects across Ireland.
About
About O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire
O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire is an Irish family-run company based in Kildimo, County Limerick, providing crane hire and heavy haulage services. The company operates a diverse fleet of lifting equipment, supporting construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects across Ireland.
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a global manufacturer of construction machinery and lifting equipment, known for its range of All Terrain cranes, crawler cranes, and mobile cranes. The company is recognised for engineering innovation, including systems such as VarioBase, LICCON, and AutoBallast.
Website: https://www.liebherr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4?
The Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 is a 300 tonne All Terrain crane featuring a 90 metre main boom and up to 121 metre tip height with extensions.
Who has taken delivery of Ireland’s first LTM 1300-6.4?
Irish company O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 in Ireland.
What other cranes were included in the delivery?
The delivery also included a 70 tonne LTM 1070-4.2 and a 90 tonne LTM 1090-4.2, with two additional cranes due to arrive later.
What features does the LTM 1300-6.4 include?
Key features include Variobase Plus, AutoBallast, a 90 metre main boom, and a maximum tip height of 121 metres.
Where is O’Carroll Haulage based?
The company is based in Kildimo, near Limerick, Ireland, and operates nationwide.
