Liebherr ushered in 500th mobile crane sales
LTM1500-8.1 is a star product in the mobile crane industry. The first Liebherr 500 ton device unveiled at the 1988 Bauma show has become a best-selling model and is now performing its mission around the world. 500th sets of LTM 1500-8.1 were delivered to crane and heavy haul contract firms Riga Mainz in March of this year. This crane is the world's most successful telescopic boom crane, a new record for Liebherr at the big crane level.
18 years ago, Liebherr unveiled its first 500 ton LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane at the 1998 Bauma show. At that time, no one expected this 8 crane to be so successful. It has become a best-selling star product and has been widely used because of its powerful lifting capacity, high reliability and excellent flexibility on the road and construction site. 10 years later, in 2008, Liebherr celebrated the successful sale of 200th LTM 1500-8.1.
Liebherr has made this 500 ton equipment keep pace with the times and become more popular with minor improvements. It took only two years, and in 2010, the crane delivered 100 units successfully. 400th units completed deliveries three years ago in 2013. This year, another three years, 500th units of this model are offline at the root line.
Riga Mainz from the Liebherr 500 tons of equipment to obtain the KG GmbH & Co. Riga Mainz good experience of the two directors general manager Uwe Langer and Mr. Reitz Karl, senior manager of Friedel Mr Langer and his son Tim Langer to Liebherr in love plant extract LTM 1500-8.1 mycorrhizas. The new crane will replace the old LTM 1500-8.1 that has been successfully used in Riga for 14 years. "This is the best crane in the world."." Mr. Uwe Langer describes Liebherr's 500 ton crane, and he explains, "LTM 1500-8.1 has a very high lifting capacity throughout the job, and its uses are very extensive.". Its overall handling, function and control system are first-rate." One of the reasons behind the success of LTM 1500-8.1 is its variable telescopic arm. The crane is optional 50 meters or 84 meters of telescopic arm. Crane contract firms also praised its simple operation and quick installation, such as ballast, Y type lifting device and truss arm installation.
The new LTM 1500-8.1, purchased by Riga Mainz, already has some work waiting for it. Karl Reitz explained, "this 500 ton crane is mainly used for hoisting operations in the conventional and chemical industries. We've got a few projects waiting for it." Riga Mainz operates not only in Germany, but also in the global market. The company's operations include heavy cargo transportation, industrial assembly and equipment handling. The main items include hoisting, transporting and transporting. The company was founded in 1929, mainly engaged in transportation and equipment trade. Since 1956, Riga Mainz has been working on hoisting operations and crane services, and has become a successful and reliable contract firms.
Riga Mainz insists on having a reliable and well maintained crane. His flagship crane is LTM 1750-9.1 from Liebherr. In June this year, the company will usher in the second deliveries of this model. The company also has a Liebherr LR1600/2 crawler crane.
Liebherr provides security and reliability, and reliability plays an important role in our final purchase decision. Liebherr aftermarket reliability and spare parts preparation is the main factor we see. "Mr. Uwe Langer said. At the same time, he didn't actually use the old Liebherr LTM1500-8.1 that was replaced, because the crane itself was very reliable.
Mr. Uwe Langer also pointed out that he and his employees had a very good experience in working with Liebherr cranes every day. "When you see the lifting test at the acceptance stage, you know that Liebherr has done a lot of tests on the security of the lifting capability. No doubt it gives you great comfort and enough confidence, if you will drive it every day in the face of all kinds of challenging jobs. You can feel the passion of the employees who love their work, and they love their work.
