Capital Equipment News November 2021

MOBILE CRANES

At 68,7 m, the Grove GMK5150XL offers a boom length that most 220 t capacity cranes cannot compete with; plus it has stronger load charts than its GMK5150L-1 sibling.

When size matters

B y cutting a conspicuous figure hoisting materials up high, or sitting atop of structures being built, cranes are perhaps one of the most recognisable types of construction equipment. Given that space is at a premium on most urban construction sites, the world of mobile cranes is changing, offering com- pact solutions that still pack the required power to lift loads safer. Recent launches by some of the leading OEMs in the mobile crane sector are testimony to the increased need for compact solutions in this market segment. Manitowoc has just showcased what it says are two game-changing all-terrain cranes – the Grove GMK5120L and the Grove GMK5150XL. Their compact design make our compact mobile cranes ideal for hoisting work on very constricted sites. Elsewhere, the new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane is the smallest in Liebherr’s mobile construction crane family and complements the The market for mobile cranes is rapidly changing as different factors are impacting how they are used. One of the biggest trends is the need for compact solutions to deal with the constricted nature of urban construction sites. Capital Equipment News looks at some of the new models that have recently come to market and how they change the game. By Munesu Shoko.

crane series comprising the MK 88-4.1 and MK 140. The compact three-axle crane is the answer to market demands for a small, compact and agile mobile construction crane that is fast and flexible in operation.

MK 73-3.1 in focus Mobile construction cranes are

predestined to be used as taxi cranes and, with this in mind, the MK 73 3.1 is designed for one-man operation. The crane is ready for use in around 10 minutes. Additional transport vehicles are not required for the MK73 3.1. The electrically operated crane can be supplied with site power or powered by its integrated generator. The single- engine concept, already common among Liebherr’s mobile cranes, and its ECOmode feature, ensure reliable travel and economical operation on site. For the MK 73-3.1, Liebherr has chosen

proven technology in an extremely compact form. The small mobile

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS NOVEMBER 2021