Schlamann Takes Delivery of LTM 1230-5.1, First of Four New Liebherr Cranes

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.