Capital Equipment News July 2021

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The first Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane was recently handed over to Allied Crane Hire at an exclusive event attended by Capital Equipment News .

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First Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 crane in Africa Allied Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane in Africa. The five-axle crane scores with the longest boom in the 230 t class and a range of Liebherr’s technological advancements such as the single engine concept, VarrioBallast and VarioBase support technology – features that were central to the crane hire specialist’s buying decision, writes Munesu Shoko .

Allied Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane in Africa

H eadquartered in South Africa, Allied Crane Hire is an es- tablished name in the crane rental industry in Africa. Founded some 24 years ago, the company provides specialist crane hire services across sub-Saharan Africa with

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