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Gigantic crane in Ehingen: Liebherr presents the LR 13000!
Discover the new Liebherr LR 13000, the world's tallest crawler crane at over 240 meters, which is currently being accepted in Ehingen.
Gigantic crane in Ehingen: Liebherr presents the LR 13000!
The world's tallest and strongest crawler crane is currently located in Ehingen LR 13000 from Liebherr. With an impressive maximum height of 246 meters and a hook that can be lifted up to 236 meters, this crane sets standards in construction technology. The crane is currently in the acceptance process and has a control center positioned above the crawler tracks.
In the rapidly changing air, the hook swings at a height of 198 meters, while the robust foundation built specifically for removal withstands the high loads. Here the crane is tested with over 3,700 tons, where the total load is even over 4,000 tons. This procedure can take up to two to three months, while setting up and dismantling the crane takes three to four weeks each. A safety system ensures that the crane remains stable even in extreme conditions.
Innovative technology
The LR 13000 is known not only for its dimensions, but also for its technological capabilities. It is the only crane in its class that can be operated without derrick ballast, which makes it particularly flexible. This is made possible by a specially developed and internally manufactured slewing ring with exceptional lifting capacities. The crane's main application is the construction of power plants, where extremely heavy components must be continuously lifted.
The crane is also used in refineries where industrial columns weighing up to 1,500 tons have to be erected. Even with its enormous weight of up to 72 tons per part, transport worldwide remains cost-effective. Liebherr has already sold seven of these cranes, which are now active in various projects around the world, including in the US building chip factories for Intel.
Market opportunities and future prospects
Liebherr is currently still looking for a buyer for this impressive crane, the price of which could be up to 35 million euros. Delivery requires at least 120 low-loaders, which makes logistics a real challenge. The crane requires at least 500 square meters of space to operate. Liebherr also offers training for future crane operators to ensure optimal operation.
With the use of offshore wind turbines, the crane also takes on a new role by loading heavy parts at the port. Given the great potential of this technology, the... LR 13000 not only expand horizons in construction, but also pave the way for innovative solutions in energy production. So the next time you pass by a construction site and perhaps see one of these crane operators, know that the future is being built here!