Irish rental company East Cork Crane Hire has taken delivery of a 300 tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 All Terrain, the company's 100th Liebherr mobile crane having purchased its first, a 90 tonne LTM 1090/2, in 1997.
The six axle, single engine crane features an eight section, 90 metre main boom topped by an 11.5 to 20 metre bi-fold swingaway extension, to which two seven metre inserts can be added between the boom nose and swingaway for a tip height of 121 metres.Other features include the Variobase Plus outrigger set up system which offers a wider more variable rear outrigger spread - up to 9.4 metres - as well as Auto-Ballast. Maximum counterweight is 88 tonnes, with multiple load charts to provide the maximum number of travel configurations.
The new LTM 1300-6.3
East Cork's recent Liebherr fleet additions include a 450 tonne LTM 1450-8.1, a 650 tonne LTM 1650-8.1 and a 750 tonne LTM 1750-9.1. The company has also taken delivery of an eight tonne MK 140-5.1 mobile self-erecting tower crane this year, with a 40 tonne LTM 1040-2.1, 60 tonne LTM 1060-3.1 and 110 tonne LTM 1110-5.1 scheduled for delivery later this year.
East Cork's managing director Aidan Kelleher said: "The company is delighted to take delivery of its 100th Liebherr, a huge milestone for our team. Over our 28 years of partnership with Liebherr, in spite of its rapid growth, the manufacturer's family values remain integral to every aspect of business, which resonates deeply with East Cork, whic his also a family owned business.”
The handover (L-R) Dominick Barry, Olivia Hay, Aidan Kelleher and Michael Howard of East Cork, with Dave Holohan of Liebherr, along with Jack Leachy, John Murphy and Colm McEvoy of East Cork
"As our business continues to expand, we eagerly anticipate the future with Liebherr. The first 28 years have been remarkable, and we are confident that this partnership will only grow stronger."
David Holohan, Liebherr Ireland sales manager added: "It has been a delight to work with East Cork Crane Hire over the years. They have been an excellent customer to collaborate with, therefore, it's great to see them take delivery of their 100th Liebherr crane, representing the strength of our relationship. I look forward to seeing this relationship continue to grow in the years to come."
Established in 1987, family run East Cork Crane Hire was founded by Tom and Catherine Kelleher. It is now owned and run by Aidan and Graham Kelleher operating a crane fleet ranging from a 13 to 800 tonnes.
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