Liebherr developed聽 the 195 HC-LH specifically for use in densely built-up urban environments.
With a minimum working radius of just three meters, an out-of-service position of less than 10 metres even for 45-metre jibs, and flexible configuration options, the crane is specifically designed to meet the constraints of city construction sites. The concept also stands out for its efficient transport and quick assembly.
It uses an hydraulic ram to luff the boom more quickly than with winched cables, a concept popularised by celebrated crane designer Franc Jost at the turn of the 21st century. Other manufacturers have since followed suit.
The 195 HC-LH can lift 2.55 tonnes at 55 metre radius and closer in has a maximum lifting capacity of 12 tonnes.
London-based City Lifting will use the new crane primarily on urban construction sites where space is tight, loads are heavy, and fast turnaround is critical.
City Lifting鈥檚 top slewing tower crane fleet is primarily Wolff and Raimondi luffers, Linden Comansa flat tops and Raptor goosenecks, although it does have some Liebherr (and Potain) self-erectors.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to have City Lifting 鈥� a highly experienced UK company in the field of luffing jib cranes 鈥� on board for our new 195 HC-LH,鈥� said Simon Cook, general manager of Liebherr Great Britain.
City Lifting managing director Trevor Jepson said: 鈥淟ooking forward to erecting this crane 鈥� good lifting capacity, compact tower and easy to erect.鈥�
He added: 鈥淲e鈥檝e been working with luffing jib cranes for many years. The 195 HC-LH instantly shows that it鈥檚 been developed by true experts 鈥� it鈥檚 clear that Liebherr has listened closely to its customers鈥� needs and expectations.鈥�
Liebherr pulled out the big guns to celebrate the sale with a handover ceremony at the Bauma trade fair in Munich last week, where Stefanie Wohlfarth 鈥� granddaughter of the founder Hans Liebherr and Liebherr board director 鈥� led the presentation to Trevor Jepson.
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