Another crane has donned the famous orange paint, as Johnson and Young Cranes takes delivery of a 750 tonne Liebherr LG1750 lattice boom mobile crane.
Director of Johnson and Young Cranes (JYC) Brent Young says the LG is in great condition and is exactly what JYC needs.
“Reece and I had been considering adding a lattice boom mobile crane to our fleet for some time now to cater for major infrastructure works and windfarm construction and maintenance. This ex Mammoet Liebherr LG1750 was immediately available, it was in excellent condition with low hours which made the decision to acquire it an easy one,” says Brent.
The Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom mobile crane has the flexibility of a 750-tonne crawler crane combined with the mobility of a high-speed mobile crane. Combining the benefits of these two crane types in a single unit makes it the largest and strongest lattice boom mobile crane in the world and unrivalled in the market.
Its high mobility and lift capacity were decisive factors for JYC before the purchase of the LG 1750, Brent said.
Having the chassis of an all-terrain crane, the bottom part of the 8-axle crane is roadgoing, providing JYC with a level of flexibility in getting to and from site.
Its vehicle width of less than three metres is also great advantage – this chassis combined with the strong lattice boom of a crawler crane makes the crane particularly powerful. The components can also be transported economically, thanks to the transport weight of less than 45 tonnes, which makes the compact lattice boom mobile crane ideal for fast erection work for wind power, industrial construction or infrastructure work.
There is a large selection of boom configurations for the LG 1750 which have been specially enhanced for deployment in the wind industry. The latest generation of wind turbines with hub heights of up to 170 metres can be erected using the
SX system. For JYC the main area of application for the new 8-axle is in the wind segment.
Liebherr engineers have designed the LG 1750 so that the turntable and boom system works together with an eight-axle chassis of the very latest design, with speed-dependent rear-axle steering.
Brent says JYC has a very good relationship with Liebherr.
“Their support has been second to none; whether it be from the sales process, from the beginning of the crane’s onboarding process right through to after the sales service and parts availability,” Brent says.
“Absolutely no complaints from us about Liebherr,” he added.
Brent adds he enjoys working with Liebherr and using Liebherr’s products to JYC’s advantage, completing projects in versatile and efficient ways.
“Liebherr’s product stands up and, in my opinion, they are at the forefront of crane and lifting solutions technology. I feel like they are always a step ahead as they are constantly introducing new concepts and new crane technology,” Brent says.
JYC was founded in 2017 when Reece Johnson & Brent Young formed a partnership which saw the already established Brent Young Cranes transition into a new era as Johnson & Young Cranes.
JYC specialises in major infrastructure and renewable energy projects and Brent says the talented team at JYC is grateful for the opportunity to work on these large and important projects.
“Our clients involve us in these projects because we’re able to provide the right lifting solutions to deliver these often complex projects safely, on time and on budget,” says Brent.
JYC’s engineering team is skilled in fast-advancing works such as renewable energy projects.
“We’ve got an engineering team that is eight strong, which is probably one of the largest in the state, there is a significant pipeline of work in the renewable energy space which is keeping us busy,” he says.
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Hard at work
JYC has recently sent out its Liebherr LTR1100 (a 100t Telescopic Crawler) on long term hire for work in Melbourne’s north-east.
The Liebherr LTR1100 is a reliable and efficient crane that offers superior performance and safety for a variety of construction projects.
JYC’s telescopic crawler is responsible for undertaking a wide variety of general lifts contributing to the build of 6.5km traffic tunnel.
The crawler travel gear delivers outstanding off-road capabilities and can be driven with a load attached – even on constricted sites or at a lateral angle. The powerful boom has been taken from the telescopic crane and can be extended to almost any position.
The reliability of JYC cranes stands out, from the crane and transport crews to the back of house teams, the level of consistency is no different.
JYC employs about 200 people and each staff member plays a significant role in the day-to-day operation of the business.
“We’ve been fortunate as a business, as we’ve managed to attract and retain really good people,” Brent says.
“We have a number of ‘long term’ team members who have been with us for many years, they are all very professional. They know our business, they understand the capabilities of our cranes and what’s expected of them and if there’s something that looks odd in regards to equipment or onsite environments, they will speak up immediately,” he says.
“Alongside them, JYC has around 30 people across both offices (Dandenong and Campbellfield) every department has experienced considerable growth over the last 2-3 years, and we are fortunate that we have teams of very capable and driven people.
“Our people are the cornerstone of our success.
“Our office staff and crane/transport crews are very customer focused and understand the importance of planning and preparation for every project. Our customers see this attention to detail and appreciate the levels of service we are able to provide, and with the addition of the LG1750 to our fleet, we are looking forward to taking this up to another level again,” he adds.