Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1
A compact city crane rated at 45 tonnes, with a telescopic boom from 8.2 to 36 metres and up to 6.5 tonnes of counterweight. Short and low enough for restricted access work while still carrying a useful load chart.

Key figures
Full specification
| Class | City Class crane |
|---|---|
| Maximum lifting capacity | 45 t |
| Main boom | 8.2 m - 36 m |
| Counterweight | 6.5 t |
| Swing-away jib | 7.5 m - 13 m, mountable at 0, 20 or 40 degrees |
| Carrier | 3 axles, all steered, axles 1 and 3 driven, 6 tyres 445/95 R 25 |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year |
Manufacturer configuration figures. Exact capability for your lift - radius, height, ground bearing and counterweight - is confirmed against the load charts by our appointed persons.
Built for the job
- Telescopic boom of 1 base section and 5 boom sections, 8.2 m to 36 m
- Single or double folding jib 7.5 m to 13 m, mountable at 0, 20 or 40 degrees
- Counterweight 6.5 t, permanently mounted
- Three axles, all steered, on six 445/95 R 25 tyres
- Operator cab slides out on a telescopic arm for visibility and locks automatically for travel
- LICCON2 safe load indicator with hoist limit switch and test system
Main boom length, to scale. Every lift is planned to the manufacturer load charts by our appointed persons.
Contract lift or hired & managed
Contract Lift
- Full lift planning by our expert appointed persons
- Crane, operator, supervision and slinger provided
- Method statements and risk assessments included
- Insurance for the lift carried by Bronzeshield
- Ideal when you want one accountable partner
Hired & Managed
- The 45 tonner with our qualified operator
- Working under your appointed person and lift plan
- Flexible day-rate hire
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year availability
- Ideal for experienced contractors with in-house planning
Frequently asked
If you want one accountable partner to plan and carry the lift, choose a Contract Lift - we handle the lift plan, method statements, supervision and insurance. If you have your own appointed person and lift plan, take the crane Hired and Managed with our operator. Not sure? Our hire desk will point you the right way.
With 3 axles it needs suitable access and prepared ground for the outriggers and counterweight. We produce a swept-path analysis and a ground-bearing check as part of planning, and can advise on any enabling works before the crane arrives on site.
Yes. The Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1 is always supplied with one of our qualified CPCS operators, whether you hire it on a contract lift or hired and managed basis.
The heavy-lift cranes are in demand, so the earlier the better - but our hire desk is open 24/7 and we will always try to help at short notice. Call us to check availability for your dates.
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Need the 45 tonner on your project?
Our hire desk is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tell us the load, the radius and the site - our planners will do the rest.
01322 555 050