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Engineered for excellence:

The HC-L & HC-LH series

Liebherr’s luffing jib cranes have been specifically developed for use on construction sites where efficiency and maximum flexibility are essential. With their small footprint and powerful Liebherr hoist winches, the luffing jib cranes offer outstanding adaptability to a diverse range of construction site requirements. The luffing jib cranes enable precise and safe load handling in the tightest of spaces.

Advanced technologies such as Load-Plus, Micromove and level luffing give the cranes a clear focus on safety and usability. The reach of the jibs in Liebherr’s luffing jib crane series are flexibly adjustable, and their high lifting capacity makes the cranes an ideal choice for construction companies that value performance as well as quality.

The city crane – 195 HC-LH

The 195 HC-LH is an innovative hydraulic luffing jib crane that has been specially designed to meet the challenges of inner-city construction sites, where space and flexibility are decisive factors. With its well thought-out logistics and quick assembly capability, this crane doesn’t just offer impressive performance, but safe and efficient handling as well. It is therefore the ideal partner for challenging construction projects in densely built-up areas.

The absolute all-rounders – 230 HC-L, 258 HC-L & 280 HC-L

The mid-range luffing jib cranes, including the 230, 258 and 280 HC-L models, are true all-rounders with optimal lifting capacities and adaptability. These reliable machines are used all over the world and are particularly popular for urban areas, where their high lifting capacity and choice of hoist winches offer considerable advantages.

The new high-performance cranes – 440 HC-L & 620 HC-L

The 440 HC-L and 620 HC-L cranes are the latest generation of luffing jib cranes designed specifically for demanding building projects, such as the construction of skyscrapers. Both models offer outstanding performance and excellent adaptability to different site environments.

The giant – 710 HC-L

The 710 HC-L is a real tower of power that masters even the toughest challenges on construction sites with its impressive performance and flexibility. The crane’s tandem hoist ensures a feeling of safety and reliability while it effortlessly lifts heavy loads to staggering heights.

Minimum space. Maximum adaptability.

Out of service position

An improved out of service position enables more flexible crane positioning, optimises lifting coverage and increases cost-effective operation by allowing smaller cranes to be used on large construction sites. Positioning several cranes is more efficient, which increases productivity.

Minimum radius

The low minimum radius allows loads to be picked up close to the tower, which is an advantage on tight city construction sites. Trucks can also be unloaded closer to the crane, avoiding the need to lift loads over roads. This increases safety, reduces space requirements and enables more flexible crane positioning.

Reduced collision circle radius

The compact length of the counter-jib allows the cranes to be used in increasingly space-restricted site environments. The collision circle radius can be further reduced with optional steel ballast if required.

Minimum space. Maximum performance.

The hoist winches of our luffing jib cranes are specially designed for this crane class and are therefore technically optimised to meet requirements. Maximum handling capacity is achieved as a result.

1-2 fall operation

The Liebherr cranes feature 1-2 fall operation. 1-fall operation offers maximum speeds for fast construction progress. By contrast, 2-fall operation allows the crane’s maximum lifting capacity to be utilised, which is important when working with prefabricated parts and heavier loads.

Rope capacities

Liebherr opts for maximum rope capacities for its luffing jib cranes. As a result, these cranes are an excellent choice when maximum heights are required.

Drives

Liebherr’s luffing jib cranes can be equipped with a standard hoist winch or a more high-performance option. This hoist flexibility allows users to tailor the crane specifically to their construction needs.

The hydraulic luffing jib crane 195 HC-LH

The 195 HC-LH hydraulic luffing jib crane scores points with its powerful hydraulic power unit and hydraulic cylinder combination. This increases productivity on site through high performance and precise load positioning. Sensors ensure complete control of the luffing motion, regardless of wind conditions.

Minimum effort for maximum performance.

Rope luffing unit

The Liebherr HC-L series utilises rope luffing units that offer a high degree of flexibility and adaptability during use. The rope luffing units enable precise control of the jib’s position. This is key to efficiently meeting different lifting requirements.

The reeving of the rope luffing units also makes the 620 HC-L and 440 HC-L models more efficient and easier to assemble.

Load-dependent luffing speed

Liebherr luffing jib cranes offer a load-dependent luffing speed. This increases efficiency when lifting loads, which increases load handling and leads to significantly faster construction progress. The crane’s luffing speed is automatically adjusted to the weight of the load being lifted.

Minimum space. Maximum height.

Climbing on the building

The cranes are anchored to the building with tie-ins, providing structural support so that they can grow upwards together with the building. Electronic monitoring and a reduced load chart offer additional safety. The luffing jib cranes in this series can dismantle the tie-ins themselves when climbing down, which further increases efficiency.

Climbing inside the building

HC-L cranes can also be positioned inside buildings, for example in a lift shaft. As construction progresses, the crane (including the tower) is able to climb upwards with the help of a hydraulic power pack and without the need for additional tower sections. The crane is secured in the building by climbing frames, so the crane can be centrally positioned on site.

Tower systems

Our tower systems offer the right solution for every challenge. Discover the flexibility each system offers and combine them to maximise lifting capacities. Increasing external dimensions increases the tower’s lifting capacity but also the space required at the tower’s base. Find the right solution for your crane to make your projects a success.

Minimum space. Maximum ballast options.

The ballast blocks are attached in a horizontal position, which means that their transport and assembly positions are identical. This eliminates the time-consuming task of turning the blocks and also ensures maximum safety, as the risk of chipping or cracking is minimised. The ballast is simply stacked, which makes handling even easier.

Concrete ballast with or without ballast frame

Concrete ballast is a cost-effective and efficient solution perfect for general use. To make handling flexible, the ballast blocks are available with or without a ballast frame, whereby the frame also serves as protection for the concrete blocks. This option not only enables space-saving assembly but also protects the ballast blocks during transport and throughout use.

Ballast version: frame

The frames can be delivered in pieces and assembled on site, which makes transport easier, especially at sea. Concrete is not supplied, thereby significantly reducing transport costs. The frames can be used as formwork for filling on site. The galvanised design protects the blocks from environmental factors and increases the service life of the ballast solution. This option provides construction sites with a safe, durable and economical ballast alternative.

Ballast version: steel elements

The steel element ballast results in a shorter counter-jib, which in turn reduces the slewing radius. Steel is more robust and therefore less susceptible to wear and damage, an advantage for use in inner-city areas with limited space.

Minimum space. Maximum comfort.

Operating a HC-L crane is a comfortable experience thanks to the well-designed LiCAB® cabin. An organised interior layout, a new control stand that can be individually adjusted, and various additional features create an optimal work environment. Operation is via an intuitive central touchscreen display. The Liebherr Litronic AC500 PLC control system delivers maximum safety through an intelligent high-performance control concept.

Minimum space. Maximum intelligence.

Our proven assistance systems for construction sites are specifically designed to maximise accident prevention and safety. They effectively make life easier for operators and significantly increase everyday safety on site. The luffing jib cranes are equipped with level luffing and slew safety area limitation functions as well as Load-Plus and Micromove.

Minimum space. Maximum support.

Custom solutions direct from the manufacturer: the project department Tower Crane Solutions specialises in consulting and planning services for large and special projects as well as custom applications for tower cranes, particularly in the fields of mining, shipyard work, and power station and plant construction.

Our experienced team devises tailored crane concepts that take all aspects of your project into account, from confined urban sites to largescale operations. Personalised consultation, short decision-making processes and interdisciplinary expertise guarantee on-time planning and a smooth process.

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Further details on the HC-L series can be found in our brochure ‘Engineered for excellence’.

Job reports worldwide

Liebherr luffing jib cranes deliver impressive lifting capacities and lifting speeds. With these features they help ensure fast construction site progress.

Discover our job reports from the most spectacular construction sites around the world, e.g. the completion of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the ‘Four’ megaproject in Frankfurt and the longest suspension bridge in the world, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.