Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 - 84m Boom
The flagship of the fleet in its long boom configuration, rated at 500 tonnes with a telescopic boom from 16.1 to 84 metres and up to 135 tonnes of counterweight. For the largest lifts, where reach and capacity are both at the limit.
Key figures
Full specification
| Class | All Terrain crane - heavy lift |
|---|---|
| Maximum lifting capacity | 500 t |
| Main boom | 16.1 m - 84 m, one base and six telescopic sections |
| Fixed lattice jib | 14 m - 63 m |
| Luffing lattice jib | 21 m - 91 m |
| Guying system | Guying frame with two rope winches |
| Counterweight | 135 t, 165 t with the two additional 15 t slabs for guyed operation |
| Availability | UK-wide, 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
- 84 m telescopic main boom in seven sections
- 63 m fixed lattice jib
- 91 m luffing lattice jib
- Guying frame for the heaviest charts
- Up to 165 t of counterweight
- Eight-axle road-going carrier
- Supplied with our qualified operator
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 500 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 8 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 LTM 1500-8.1 - 84m Boom 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 500 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