24.02.2016

Liebherrs for Kiesabbau Wiedemann

Southern German mining and dragline rental company Kiesabbau Wiedemann has taken delivery of four Liebherr duty cycle cranes - three HS 8070 HD and one HS 895 HD - all configured for dragline operation.
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Kiesabbau Wiedemann have taken four Liebherr duty cycle cranes

The HS 8070 HD has a maximum capacity of 70 tonnes and main boom of 56 metres however this is reduced to a maximum of 29 metres in dragline configuration. Power is supplied by a 320 kW stage IV /Tier 4f diesel engine fitted with ‘Eco Silent mode’ which lowers the engine speed and improves fuel consumption. Liebherr says that with a handling capacity of 300 tonnes per hour the crane uses up to 30 percent less diesel than comparable models.
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The three HS 8070 HD and one HS 895 HD are all configured for dragline operation

The more powerful HS 895 HD has a lifting capacity of 200 tonnes and has a maximum 84.2 metre main boom, 55.1 metres in dragline or clamshell mode. Delivery of the cranes started a few months ago and the last machine will be delivered within the next few weeks.