Pylons on the Programme: Schlamann Collects the First of Four New Liebherr Mobile Cranes
Schlamann-Autokrane has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1, growing its fleet to 23 mobile cranes — with three more machines from Ehingen to follow before the end of the year.
Built for height
The 230-tonne crane’s 75-metre telescopic boom makes it a natural fit for jobs at great hook heights: erecting tower cranes, maintaining wind turbines and, above all, building electricity pylons. Managing director Torsten Schlamann — who collected the crane in Ehingen together with his daughter Katharina, the family firm’s third generation — points out that the long boom often makes a lattice extension unnecessary, cutting set-up times.
Energy infrastructure as growth market
Pylon erection work has grown steadily with the energy transition, and Schlamann expects that trend to continue for years. The LTM 1230-5.1 joins a fleet whose largest machine is an LTM 1300-6.3 delivered last year.
“Liebherr is a reliable partner for us. The cranes impress with their high quality and long-term value. We particularly appreciate the personal approach and the relationship built on trust.”
— Katharina Schlamann, Schlamann-Autokrane
Three more to come
Schlamann has already ordered three further Liebherr cranes for delivery this year, including the new LTM 1055-3.3, whose low axle loads allow many jobs to run without complex road permits — even with full counterweight on board.
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Crane facts
- Model: Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1
- Capacity: 230 tonnes
- Boom: 75 m telescopic
- Main use: electricity pylons, wind turbine maintenance
Operator
- Schlamann-Autokrane GmbH
- 23 mobile cranes
- 3 more Liebherr cranes on order