UK based Lester Cladding has taken delivery of a Liebherr MK 140-5.1 mobile self-erecting tower crane.
The five axle MK 140 can take its eight tonne maximum capacity to a radius of 12 metres and a hook height of 36 metres. With the jib in ‘trolley’ mode, the crane has a jib tip capacity of 1,900kg at 58.5 metres radius and a hook height of just under 40 metres. It can also be used in luffing mode with a range from 20 to 70 degrees to achieve a maximum hook height of 94.4 metres or a maximum radius of 65 metres with a 1,000kg capacity.
The new MK 140-5.1
Managing director Steve Lester said: “We are immensely proud to be the first cladding contractor in the UK to purchase Liebherr’s fantastic MK 140-5.1. This is a significant investment that will benefit our many clients and their respective developers. We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the crane on our construction sites, where we will now be delivering an unmatched service to our clients.”
Steve Lester (L) and Shola Russel of Liebherr
Established in 1984 by Douglas and his late wife Jill Lester, Lester Cladding is based in Buckley, Flintshire. Today, the company remains family run with sons Steve and Kevin Lester managing the business.
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