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When logistics moves mountains: EMIL EGGER brings a 1,000-tonne crane to the construction site

Assembly of a Liebherr LR 11000: Transport, assembly and logistics explained

Before a large crawler crane even makes its first lift, an impressive logistical feat has already taken place. A crane such as the Liebherr LR 11000 is completely dismantled for transport and delivered to the construction site in numerous individual parts.

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Up to 30–40 lorry lads are required to deliver all the components – including crawler tracks, the slewing platform, boom sections, counterweights and accessories.

Individual parts weigh up to around 60 tonnes.

The actual assembly then begins on site:

Assembly of the crawler tracks and slewing platform
Assembly of the counterweights and derrick system
Installation of the winches and drive units
Step-by-step erection of the main boom
Safety checks and fine-tuning

Depending on the configuration, the complete erection takes around 3 to 5 days – and requires a well-coordinated team and precise planning.

Only then is the crane ready for its actual task:

Moving heavy loads weighing several hundred tonnes with millimetre precision. Large cranes take centre stage on the construction site – yet even their assembly is a logistical heavyweight.

Pictures: photo.voelter.de / Markus Voelter Photography

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