Mobile crane rental: powerful telescopic cranes for your project

When loads become too heavy for any telehandler and too bulky for any aerial work platform, the mobile crane comes into its own. At Luibl you can rent Liebherr LTM mobile cranes with load capacities from 40 to 750 tonnes and lifting heights up to 152 m - including delivery throughout the Netherlands with our own low-loaders and advice from experienced planners.

Whether it is steel beams over a factory hall, an air-conditioning unit over the parapet or a tower section onto a wind turbine: the right crane size determines whether your lift sits cleanly the first time - or whether you have to calculate with capacity reserves that later prove costly when they are missing.

When choosing a crane, what counts is not the maximum load capacity on the data sheet but the residual capacity at the radius you need. A 100-tonne crane only lifts its rated load at minimum radius - at 30 m reach, often only a few tonnes remain. This is exactly where our advice comes in: we check load weight, radius, hook height and ground conditions against the machine's load charts.

Liebherr LTM rental fleet (selection):

• Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 - 40 t load capacity, 44 m lift height, 39 m outreach, 24 t dead weight. The manoeuvrable entry model for inner-city assembly work and tight access routes.
• Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 - 70 t load capacity, 50 m lift height, 48 m outreach. The workhorse for steel construction, machine relocation and medium-sized construction projects.
• Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 - 100 t load capacity, 62 m lift height, 64 m outreach. Variable outrigger positioning with VarioBase - an advantage on confined sites where full outrigger extension is not possible.
• Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 - 180 t load capacity, 99 m lift height, 78 m outreach. The class for industrial assembly and greater reach without a separate heavy transport.
• Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 - 300 t load capacity, 120 m lift height, 94 m outreach. For heavy lifts and large projects with increased reach requirements.
• Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 - 450 t load capacity, 132 m lift height, 103 m outreach, 124 t dead weight.
• Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 - 800 t maximum load capacity, 152 m lift height, 116 m outreach, 140 t dead weight. The top of our fleet - for wind energy, bridge construction and heavy-duty plant assembly.

Between these classes, further LTM models of 60, 90, 120, 150, 230, 350 and 650 t are available. This closes the typical capacity gaps that other rental companies have to bridge with the next larger crane - at a corresponding extra cost.

Gross vs. net load: the most common calculation error

The load chart shows the gross load on the hook. From this you must deduct the hook block, the lifting accessories (chains, round slings, spreader beams) and, where applicable, the jib or an extended telescopic boom. What remains is the actual net load for your component. On large lifts this difference can amount to several tonnes - a point our planning team always factors in when recommending the crane size.

At Luibl, mobile cranes are rented out exclusively with experienced operating personnel. This is not an empty service phrase but a safety necessity: operating mobile cranes is subject to Dutch occupational health and safety legislation (Working Conditions Act and Working Conditions Decree), and the crane operator must have the required competence in line with applicable Dutch health and safety rules.

Our crane operators have known their machines for years, are trained in the stability conditions, the load moment limiter (LML) and the rigging configurations of Liebherr technology - and know when a lift has to be aborted. Especially for critical lifts over existing structures, in factory halls or in tandem lifts, this is the factor that prevents damage.

Note: Periodic inspection of work equipment under the Working Conditions Decree is standard for our entire crane fleet. Inspection reports are available on request for your project documentation.

Most delays on lifting days are not caused by the machine but by insufficient preparation of the set-up area. You should clarify these points before your enquiry:

1. Set-up area and ground: A 100 t crane transfers point loads of several hundred kN/m2 under its outriggers. Paving, interlocking blocks or uncompacted gravel rarely withstand this without load-spreading mats. If there are underground car parks or basements beneath the set-up area, a structural assessment is necessary.
2. Outrigger width: Check whether the full outrigger base can be used. For restricted conditions, the VarioBase technology of the Liebherr LTM series offers asymmetric outrigger positioning - with a correspondingly reduced load capacity on the restricted side.
3. Access: Height restrictions (bridges, gates), load-bearing capacity of access roads and turning circles. Larger LTM models have axle loads that not every plant entrance can handle.
4. Obstructions: Roof edges, parapets, canopies, overhead lines - every obstruction line between the lifting and set-down point must be factored into the choice of boom.
5. Permits: No-parking zones, road closures, exemptions for using pavements or slewing over neighbouring properties. Depending on the municipality, these applications must be submitted in good time before the job.
6. Load data: Weight, centre of gravity and attachment points of the component. For unknown loads we calculate with safety margins - which pushes the crane size upwards.

If you are unsure about any of these points: that is exactly what our advance consultation is for. Better to ask once too often than to be on site with the wrong crane on lifting day.

There are no flat rates for crane rental for one simple reason: every lift is different. The calculation is made up of these components:

• Duration of the lift and daily rate of the selected crane size
• Delivery to and collection from your site
• Rigging time for assembly, ballasting and dismantling (larger cranes >150 t often require a separate heavy transport for counterweight and boom extension)
• Operating personnel (crane operator, signaller for critical lifts if required)
• Permits and escort in line with Dutch traffic rules for oversize and heavy transports
• Insurance for the rental period

For long-term rentals and project packages - for example if you need crane capacity for a large construction site over several weeks - significantly more favourable terms apply. Talk to us directly about this.

Renting instead of buying: the economic logic

A mobile crane in the 100 t class involves a seven-figure purchase price - including periodic inspection of work equipment, maintenance contracts, TUV, insurance and the ongoing question of whether utilisation justifies the capital employed. Renting eliminates these variables:

1. No tied-up capital, no depreciation, no residual value discussion
2. No in-house maintenance and inspection effort
3. Scalable crane size - the 70-tonner today, the 300-tonner on the next project
4. Always the latest machine generation with up-to-date control and safety technology

For construction companies, industrial businesses and plant engineers who do not lift every day, this is the economically sound solution.

Luibl has been a partner to industry, construction companies and general contractors throughout Europe for years.

Our crane fleet consists exclusively of Liebherr LTM models - which means a consistent spare parts supply and concentrated expertise instead of a mix of brands. We handle the logistics behind it with our own low-loader fleet, without depending on the availability of subcontractors whose schedules do not match your construction timetable. Delivery throughout the Netherlands - and if your project needs more than just a crane, we combine the rental directly with aerial work platforms, telehandlers or forklifts from a single source. Our experience with key accounts - from automotive plants and plant engineering to energy infrastructure - is reflected directly in our planning: you speak to a dedicated contact person who knows your project instead of working your way through a call centre chain.

Send us the load weight, radius, hook height and job location - we will determine the right crane size, calculate the logistics and prepare a specific rental quote. For complex lifts we can carry out an on-site inspection on request.

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