To meet the construction industry’s demand for larger and heavier lifts, Davies Crane Hire has acquired a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 – an eight-axle 700-tonne crane with a maximum hook height of 152m and a radius of 112m. This is achieved through two telescopic boom lengths — a 54m basic boom that extends to 80m — along with a 90m luffing jib and Y-guying system.
“The introduction of the LTM 1650-8.1 into our fleet is the next step for the business as we venture into new markets,” says managing director Neil Davies. “It equips us to support customers with larger, more complex lifting projects.”
Supplied in Liebherr’s highest specification, the crane includes VarioBase for variable outrigger setup and VarioBallast for greater flexibility on site.
This latest acquisition follows the arrival of several other Liebherr models, including the LTM 1060-3.1, LTM 1090-4.2, and LTM 1110- 5.2. Davies Crane Hire operates a fleet ranging from eight to 700 tonnes across its four locations in Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Milford Haven, and Cardiff.
