Third Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 Delivered to Davies Crane Hire

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Welsh crane rental specialist Davies Crane Hire has taken delivery of its third 60-tonne Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1, completing a three-crane order that began in autumn last year. The addition reinforces the company’s strategy of standardising its three-axle fleet around Liebherr’s highly versatile all-terrain model.

Completing a Three-Crane Investment

Davies Crane Hire has received the final unit of a three-crane order for the Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1, further strengthening its all-terrain fleet. The latest delivery marks the completion of a phased investment programme that began late last year.

The LTM 1060-3.1 has become a cornerstone machine for the company, supporting a wide range of lifting applications across Wales and beyond.

Compact Design with Impressive Reach

The three-axle LTM 1060-3.1 is equipped with a six-section 48-metre main boom, topped by a 9.5 to 16-metre bi-fold swingaway extension.

This configuration delivers:

• Maximum tip height: more than 67 metres

• Boom offset: up to 40 degrees

The crane can carry its full 12.8 tonnes of counterweight within UK STGO regulations, allowing axle loads of up to 16.5 tonnes and enabling efficient road travel without additional ballast transport.

Fleet Standardisation Strategy

Managing Director Neil Davies highlighted the importance of the model to the company’s fleet strategy:

“The LTM 1060-3.1 is the best three-axle machine on the market. Over the last couple of years, we have slowly replaced all our three-axle machines with Liebherr’s LTM 1060-3.1s.”

Standardising around a single model brings operational efficiencies in operator familiarity, maintenance, parts availability, and deployment flexibility.

About Davies Crane Hire

Davies Crane Hire is one of Wales’ most established and respected crane rental specialists, with more than 45 years of experience delivering lifting solutions across construction, infrastructure, industrial, marine and energy sectors.

Founded in 1979, the company has grown from a regional operator into a major Welsh crane provider, operating a diverse modern fleet of mobile and crawler cranes ranging from eight tonnes to 700 tonnes. Davies is known for its continued investment in new equipment, high operational standards, and long-term customer relationships.

The business operates from four strategically located depots in Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Milford Haven and Cardiff, enabling rapid response across South and West Wales as well as nationwide project support when required.

Davies Crane Hire places strong emphasis on fleet standardisation, operator training, safety

compliance and technical capability, allowing it to support everything from routine taxi crane work to complex heavy-lift and infrastructure projects. Its recent investment in multiple Liebherr all-terrain cranes reflects a long-term commitment to efficiency, reliability and best-in-class lifting performance.

Website: https://www.daviescranehire.co.uk

About Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes

Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes is a major global manufacturer of all terrain cranes, truck cranes and crawler cranes, with a long-established reputation for engineering quality, lifting performance and jobsite efficiency. Liebherr’s mobile crane range includes models designed for high roadability and fast setup, while its crawler cranes are widely used for infrastructure, industrial and heavy lift applications worldwide.

Website: https://www.liebherr.com/en/int/products/mobile-and-crawler-cranes/mobile-and-crawler-cranes

Frequently Asked Questions

What crane capacities does Davies Crane Hire operate?

Davies Crane Hire operates a fleet ranging from eight tonnes up to 700 tonnes, covering compact lifting through to heavy lift requirements.

Where is Davies Crane Hire based?

Davies operates from four depots in Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Milford Haven and Cardiff, supporting projects across Wales and beyond.

What types of cranes are in the Davies fleet?

The company operates mobile and crawler cranes, enabling it to support both day-to-day hire requirements and larger project-based lifting work.

Why is the Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 important to Davies?

Davies has been progressively replacing its three-axle fleet with the Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1, citing it as a leading three-axle machine for overall capability and suitability across typical hire applications.

What makes the LTM 1060-3.1 effective as a three-axle all terrain crane?

This model combines a 48-metre six-section boom with a 9.5–16 metre bi-fold swingaway extension, offering strong reach and flexibility for a wide variety of lifts.

What is STGO and why does it matter for UK crane operations?

STGO regulations allow higher axle loads for specialist transport. In this case, the LTM 1060-3.1 can carry 12.8 tonnes of counterweight within UK STGO limits, enabling efficient travel without needing a separate ballast transport for many configurations.