Richter Kran Adds Third 800 Tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 All Terrain Crane
- Meagan Wood
- Mar 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 12
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German heavy lifting and transport company Richter Kran und Schwerlast has taken delivery of its third 800 tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 all terrain crane. The nine-axle crane offers up to 160 metres tip height with lattice extensions and the Y-Guy Superlift system, strengthening the company’s capacity for wind energy, industrial and infrastructure lifting projects across Germany.
Richter Kran Expands Fleet with Third 800 Tonne Liebherr
German crane rental and heavy haulage company Richter Kran und Schwerlast has added another 800 tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 all terrain crane to its fleet.
The nine-axle crane was recently handed over at Liebherr’s manufacturing facility in Ehingen, Germany.
This is the third LTM 1750-9.1 operated by the company, reflecting increasing demand for large lifting capacity in sectors such as wind power, industrial installation and infrastructure projects.
The crane will primarily support wind turbine erection and maintenance, while also handling heavy industrial lifting work.
Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 Specifications
The Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 travels with a 52 metre telescopic main boom.
Once on site, the crane can be configured with a range of lattice extensions to significantly increase reach and lifting capability.
Key configuration options include:
Up to 91 metres of lattice extensions
Y-Guy Superlift system for additional lifting performance
Maximum tip height of just under 160 metres
This height is achieved with:
49 metre main boom extension
19 metre extension between boom nose and jib pivot point
Full 91 metre luffing jib
The crane also offers:
Maximum working radius of 116 metres
1.81 tonnes lifting capacity at maximum radius
Almost 100 tonnes capacity on the fully telescoped main boom
Up to 208 tonnes capacity with the Y-Guy system installed
These capabilities make the LTM 1750-9.1 particularly suited to wind turbine installation and large industrial lifting operations.
Immediate Deployment on Industrial and Wind Projects
The new crane entered service immediately after arriving at Richter Kran.
Its first assignment took place in northern Bavaria, where it lifted several industrial components weighing up to 80 tonnes for a ceramics company in Selb.
Anton Pätzold, head of the transport department, explained that the company handled the entire logistics operation.
“For this job, all services are provided from a single source: we not only take care of the preparation and the lift itself.”
“The individual components of the industrial plant were previously collected from northern Sweden by our in-house transport department using three heavy-duty transporters.”
Following completion of the project, the crane moved to the Bergisches Land region to erect a wind turbine before starting another assignment dismantling 11 older wind turbines between Leipzig and Dresden.
Growing Demand for Heavy Lifting Capacity
Company owner Matthias Richter said the decision to invest in another 800 tonne crane was driven by growing demand across multiple sectors.
“The number of projects is currently enormous – in all areas. It was clear that we needed additional lifting capacity in this class.”
Large cranes like the LTM 1750-9.1 are increasingly required for renewable energy projects, particularly for wind turbine erection and repowering projects.
From Single Crane to Major Heavy Lift Company
Matthias Richter founded Richter Kran und Schwerlast in 2007 as a one-man operation using a single loader crane to transport building materials.
The company gradually expanded its lifting capabilities.
In 2016, Richter purchased its first mobile crane a Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1 truck mounted crane, which is still used today for wind turbine foundation work.
Additional cranes followed, including:
Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2
Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2
By 2019, the company had grown to 20 employees, prompting a move to a larger facility in Leipzig.
Today the business employs 55 staff and offers both crane rental and heavy transport services across Germany.
About Richter Kran und Schwerlast
Richter Kran und Schwerlast is a German crane rental and heavy transport company headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. Founded in 2007, the company provides lifting and heavy haulage services for construction, industrial and renewable energy projects.
The company operates a fleet of mobile cranes and heavy transport equipment used for wind turbine installation, infrastructure projects and industrial lifting operations.
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a global manufacturer of construction machinery and lifting equipment. The company produces a wide range of cranes including mobile cranes, crawler cranes and tower cranes, widely used in construction, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors.
Website: https://www.liebherr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane did Richter Kran recently add to its fleet?
Richter Kran und Schwerlast has taken delivery of its third 800 tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 all terrain crane.
What is the maximum tip height of the Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1?
With lattice extensions and the Y-Guy Superlift system, the crane can reach just under 160 metres tip height.
What industries will the crane support?
The crane will mainly be used for wind turbine projects, industrial lifting and infrastructure installations.
Where is Richter Kran und Schwerlast based?
The company is headquartered in Leipzig, Germany and operates across the country.
When was Richter Kran founded?
The company was established in 2007 by Matthias Richter.
