Schmidbauer orders 17 Liebherr cranes, starting with 450-tonne LTM 1450-8.1
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Schmidbauer has ordered 17 new Liebherr cranes to modernise and expand its fleet. The order includes all-terrain mobile cranes rated from 55 to 450 tonnes, LTR telescopic crawler cranes, LTC 1050-3.1 compact cranes, telescopic truck-mounted cranes and an MK 120-5.1E mobile construction crane. The first delivery is the 450-tonne LTM 1450-8.1, which will be based at Schmidbauer’s head office near Munich. The remaining 16 cranes are due to arrive in stages for distribution across the group’s locations.
17 cranes for a range of projects
The order combines equipment for lifting work across industrial, energy and infrastructure projects, as well as plant construction and large-scale assembly.
Alongside the LTM all-terrain cranes, the package includes LTR telescopic crawler cranes, LTC 1050-3.1 compact cranes, telescopic truck-mounted cranes and an MK 120-5.1E mobile construction crane. The different crane types will support Schmidbauer’s fleet modernisation and broaden its equipment options across the group’s sites.
The first machine handed over is the LTM 1450-8.1. The remaining 16 cranes will be delivered in stages; the company has not specified delivery dates for each unit.
LTM 1450-8.1 leads the deliveries
The LTM 1450-8.1 is the largest-capacity crane in the order, rated at 450 tonnes. Its eight-axle chassis carries a seven-section, 85-metre telescopic boom. Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 132 metres for the model, depending on configuration.
The crane will be based at Schmidbauer’s head office in Gräfelfing, near Munich. Its long telescopic boom and lifting capacity add to the company’s capability for demanding heavy-lift and large-scale crane projects.
Fleet investment supports long-term strategy
Schmidbauer says the order is part of a long-term fleet strategy focused on modern technology, availability and efficiency. Director of Strategic Development Minka St. James said regular fleet renewal helps the company meet changing customer requirements and maintain reliable, safe and efficient project support.
Schmidbauer cited the cranes’ technology, reliability and cost-effectiveness, along with Liebherr’s sales and service network, as factors in its decision. The companies have worked together over many years.
About Schmidbauer
Schmidbauer is a German provider of mobile crane services, heavy haulage and industrial assembly. Founded in 1932, the company serves projects in sectors including construction, energy, chemicals, plant engineering and mechanical engineering. Its fleet includes mobile, crawler, compact and mobile construction cranes, supported by a nationwide network of branches in Germany and locations elsewhere in Europe.
View website: https://www.schmidbauer-group.com/
About Liebherr
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen develops and manufactures mobile and crawler cranes. Its mobile crane range includes all-terrain, compact and mobile construction cranes, while its crawler crane portfolio includes lattice-boom and telescopic models. Liebherr also provides crane planning tools, service and parts support through a global network.
View website: https://www.liebherr.com/en-us/mobile-and-crawler-cranes/mobile-and-crawler-cranes-4407715
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cranes has Schmidbauer ordered?
Schmidbauer has ordered 17 new Liebherr cranes.
Which crane was delivered first?
The first delivery is the 450-tonne Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1, which will be based at Schmidbauer’s head office near Munich.
What crane types are included in the order?
The order includes LTM all-terrain mobile cranes, LTR telescopic crawler cranes, LTC 1050-3.1 compact cranes, telescopic truck-mounted cranes and an MK 120-5.1E mobile construction crane.
How many cranes remain to be delivered?
The LTM 1450-8.1 has been handed over. The remaining 16 cranes are scheduled for staged delivery across Schmidbauer Group locations.
What are the key specifications of the LTM 1450-8.1?
The model has a maximum lifting capacity of 450 tonnes, an eight-axle chassis and an 85-metre telescopic boom. Liebherr lists a maximum hoist height of 132 metres, depending on configuration.
