Schlamann-Autokrane GmbH has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane, the first of four Liebherr cranes the company is set to receive this year.
The 230-tonne crane features a 75-metre telescopic boom, making it well suited to jobs requiring high hook heights, including the erection of electricity pylons, tower crane installations and wind turbine maintenance.
The handover took place at Liebherr’s factory, where Managing Director Torsten Schlamann and his daughter, Katharina Schlamann, collected the crane. Katharina represents the third generation of the family business, which now operates a fleet of 23 mobile cranes.
Schlamann said the new crane would play an important role as demand for energy infrastructure projects continues to grow.
“As part of the energy transition, work on erecting electricity pylons has increased, and this trend is set to continue over the coming years. Thanks to its long telescopic boom, the LTM 1230-5.1 means we can avoid having to fit a lattice extension,” said Torsten Schlamann.
The company said the crane’s long boom, flexibility and lifting performance would help improve efficiency while reducing set-up times on site.
The latest delivery is part of Schlamann’s ongoing fleet modernisation program. Its largest crane is currently a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3, which joined the fleet last year.
Katharina Schlamann said the company’s operators were already seeing the benefits of the latest technology.
“Our operators are delighted with the new driver assistance systems, such as the blind spot information system,” said Katharina Schlamann.
“Liebherr is a reliable partner for us. The cranes impress with their high quality and long-term value. We particularly appreciate the personal approach and the relationship built on trust,” she said.
The company has also ordered three more Liebherr cranes for delivery before the end of the year.
These include the new LTM 1055-3.3, designed with low axle loads that allow it to travel without complex road permits, even when carrying its full counterweight using a dedicated counterweight trailer. The crane also features the latest LICCON3 control system and is designed to deliver strong lifting performance at long reaches.
Schlamann will also receive an LTM 1150-5.4, equipped with a 66-metre telescopic boom and the LICCON3 control system. With a 12-tonne axle load, it carries nine tonnes of ballast while remaining suitable for road travel.
The final crane on order is an LTF 1060-4.1 telescopic truck-mounted crane.
“We can use this particularly well in our rural area, where it can travel over long distances without requiring a permit,” said Torsten Schlamann.
Schlamann employs 95 people across four sites. In addition to its mobile crane fleet, the company hires out aerial work platforms and forklift trucks, operating a fleet of around 300 machines.
