The crane travelled from Liebherr’s plant in Ehingen, Upper Swabia, to Nienburg in Lower Saxony without requiring complex transport authorisations. Its low axle loads and overall weight allow it to operate under permanent driving permits in many countries, simplifying transport between job sites.
Schlamann-Autokrane Managing Director Torsten Schlamann said the ability to operate without special permits was a key factor in selecting the new crane. “Being able to operate without the need for permits makes it easier for us to respond quickly to our customers’ requirements,” he said.
The LTM 1055-3.3 is part of Liebherr’s mobile crane range, designed to combine transport flexibility with lifting performance for a wide range of applications.
With full ballast to the construction site
Schlamann Autokrane GmbH has opted for a special configuration: the LTM 1055-3.3 is on the road with a ballast trailer and carries the full 11-tonne load of ballast. The total weight of the combination is just 41.8 tonnes, whilst the axle loads are below 9.5 tonnes. Thanks to its low axle loads and compact dimensions, the LTM 1055-3.3 has been granted a general permanent permit in Germany. This saves time, reduces administrative effort and increases operational flexibility.
By opting to order the ballast trailer with the crane, Schlamann has eliminated the need for a separate vehicle to transport the ballast. On site, the LTM 1055-3.3 places the entire 11-tonne counterweight onto the crane chassis in a single lift to ballast the slewing platform. This ensures a quick set-up time.
“The LTM 1055-3.3 complements our crane fleet in the smaller crane segment, alongside the compact LTC 1050-3.1 and the truck-mounted telescopic crane LTF 1060-4.1. We will be able to deploy it very flexibly, with a focus on industrial assembly and pipeline construction,” says Torsten Schlamann.
State-of-the-art mobile crane technology
Schlamann is constantly modernising its vehicle fleet. “The LTM 1055-3.3 is our first crane to feature the LICCON3 control system. The operators were already impressed during their induction at the factory, both by the new technology and by the new cab and livery,” reports daughter Katharina Schlamann. “RemoteDrive – manoeuvring the vehicle by remote control – makes life much easier for the drivers.”
The LTM 1055-3.3 offers further technical features that enhance cost-effectiveness, comfort and safety. Road safety, for example, benefits from intelligent assistance systems: the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and the moving off information system (MOIS) support the driver and increase protection for road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
