Mobile crane rental: powerful mobile cranes for your project

When loads become too heavy for any telehandler and too bulky for any aerial work platform, that is where the mobile crane comes in. At Luibl you can rent Liebherr LTM mobile cranes with load capacities from 40 to 750 tonnes and lift heights of up to 152 m - including logistics with our own low-loader fleet from Passau throughout the Czech Republic and advice from experienced dispatchers.

Whether it is a steel beam 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 load capacity reserves that later prove costly when missing.

When selecting a crane, what counts is not the maximum load capacity on the data sheet but the remaining load capacity at the radius you need. A 100-tonne crane lifts its rated load only at minimal radius - at a reach of 30 m, 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 agile entry model for inner-city installations 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, machinery relocation and medium-sized building projects.
• Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 - 100 t load capacity, 62 m lift height, 64 m outreach. With VarioBase variable outrigger positioning - an advantage on confined sites where full outrigger support is not possible.
• Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 - 180 t load capacity, 99 m lift height, 78 m outreach. The class for industrial installations and greater reach without a separate heavy-load transport.
• Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 - 300 t load capacity, 120 m lift height, 94 m outreach. For heavy lifts and major 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 power, bridge construction and heavy-duty plant installation.

Between these classes, further LTM models with 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 surcharge.

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, lifting accessories (chains, round slings, spreader beams) and, where applicable, a lattice jib or 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 dispatch team always factors in when recommending the crane size.

At Luibl, mobile cranes are rented exclusively with experienced operators. This is not a service cliche but a safety necessity: mobile cranes are designated lifting equipment, their operation is governed by applicable Czech safety rules and CSN EN standards, and the crane operator must hold the required operator qualification.

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

Note: Regular inspections of our entire crane fleet as designated lifting equipment are a matter of course for us. We provide inspection reports on request for your project documentation.

Most delays on lifting days are caused not by the machine but by inadequate 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 ground pressures of several hundred kN/m2 under its outriggers. Paving, interlocking blocks or uncompacted gravel rarely withstand this without load-spreading mats. If there is an underground car park or basement beneath the set-up area, a structural assessment is essential.
2. Outrigger width: Clarify whether the full outrigger base can be used. For restricted conditions, the VarioBase technology of the Liebherr LTM series offers asymmetrical outrigger support - 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 site entrance can take.
4. Obstacles: Roof edges, parapets, canopies, overhead lines - every obstacle between the pick-up and set-down point must be factored into the choice of boom.
5. Permits: No-stopping zones, road closures, special-use permits for pavements or slewing over neighbouring properties. Depending on the municipality, these applications must be submitted well in advance of 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 up.

If you are unsure about any of these points: that is exactly what the preliminary consultation is for. Better to ask once more than to stand on site on lifting day with the wrong crane.

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

• Lift duration and daily rate of the selected crane size
• Transport to and from Passau (delivered by low-loader from Passau throughout the Czech Republic)
• Rigging time for set-up, ballasting and dismantling (for larger cranes >150 t, a separate heavy-load transport for counterweight and boom extension is often added)
• Operating personnel (crane operator and, for critical lifts, a banksman if required)
• Permits and escort vehicles under Act No. 361/2000 Coll. 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 several weeks on a major construction site - significantly better terms apply. Talk to us directly.

Renting instead of buying: the economic logic

A mobile crane in the 100 t class costs a seven-figure sum to buy - plus regular inspections, 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 or 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 firms and plant engineers who do not lift every day, this is the economically sound solution.

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

Our crane fleet consists exclusively of Liebherr LTM models - which means consistent spare parts supply and concentrated expertise instead of a brand mix. We handle the logistics with our own low-loader fleet, without depending on the availability of subcontractors whose dates do not fit your construction schedule. We deliver by low-loader from Passau throughout the Czech Republic, so transport costs remain predictable - and if your project needs more than just a crane, we combine the rental directly with aerial work platforms, telehandlers or forklifts from one supplier. Our experience with key accounts - from automotive plants and plant engineering to energy infrastructure - is reflected in our dispatch: you speak to a dedicated contact 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 check the right crane size, calculate the logistics and prepare a specific rental quote. For complex lifts we will visit the site on request.

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