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Liebherr Intros the World’s Most Powerful 2-Axle Rough-Terrain Crane

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Updated Sep 5, 2023

Touting a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tons and a 197-foot telescopic boom, Liebherr says its new LRT 1130-2.1 is the most powerful rough-terrain crane on two axles on the market.

The telescopic boom consists of the pivot section and six telescopic sections that automatically extend and bolt with the Liebherr TELEMATIK high-speed telescopic system.

A 35-foot single folding jib or a 35- to 62-foot double folding jib is available. It is mounted at angles of 0°, 20° or 40°, or can optionally be hydraulically tilted from 0° to 40°. The crane can reach hook heights of up to 272 feet with an additional 23-foot lattice section as a telescopic extension.

The folding jib is carried on the right-hand side of the boom, while a 9-foot assembly jib can be attached to the left-hand side.

Weighing in at 48 tons without ballast, the LRT 1130-2.1 is designed for economical transport. Operators can remove the folding jib and hook block to further reduce the weight to 44.8 tons.

No permit is required to transport the 20-ton ballast and additional equipment. The counterweight features three ballast slabs and is attached to the slewing platform via self-assembly with ballasting rams.

The LRT 1130-2.1 is 11.2 feet wide, 30.8 feet long, and 12.6 feet high. It is powered by a 6-cylinder, 252-horsepower Cummins combustion engine capable of running on hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). A 6-speed Dana powershift transmission and large 29.5 R 25 tires ensure off-road capability, while all-wheel and crab steering ensure easy handling and maneuverability.