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, 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 lift heights up to 152 m – including logistics with our own low-loader fleet, delivery throughout Slovakia 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 first time – or whether you have to calculate with capacity reserves that later turn out to be expensively missing.

When selecting a crane, what counts is not the maximum load capacity on the data sheet but the remaining capacity at the radius you need. A 100-tonne crane only lifts its rated load at minimum radius – at a 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 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 narrow 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 set-up 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 installations and greater reaches without 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 power, bridge construction and plant installation in the heavy-lift sector.

Between these classes, further LTM models with 60, 90, 120, 150, 230, 350 and 650 t are available. This closes the typical gaps in demand 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 have to deduct: hook block, lifting gear (chains, round slings, spreader beams) and, where applicable, lattice jib or extended telescopic boom. What remains is the actual net load for your component. With large lifts, this difference can amount to several tonnes – a point our dispatch team always factors into the crane size recommendation.

Luibl rents mobile cranes exclusively with experienced operators. This is not an empty service phrase but a safety necessity: mobile cranes are designated lifting equipment, and the crane operator needs a crane operator certificate (Section 17(1)(b) Decree No. 508/2009 Coll.).

Our crane operators have known their machines for years, are trained in stability conditions, the load moment limiter (LMB) and the configurations of Liebherr technology – and 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: Inspections and tests of technical equipment (Decree No. 508/2009 Coll.) are a matter of course for our entire crane fleet. We provide inspection reports for project documentation on request.

Most delays on lift 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 transmits point ground pressures of several hundred kN/m² under its outriggers. Paving, interlocking blocks or uncompacted gravel can rarely withstand this without load distribution plates. If there are underground car parks or basements below 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 asymmetric outrigger set-ups – with 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 access can withstand.
4. Obstacles: Roof edges, parapets, canopies, overhead lines – every obstacle line between the lifting and set-down point must be factored into the choice of boom.
5. Permits: No-parking zones, road closures, special-use permits for pavements or slewing over neighbouring properties. These applications must be submitted well in advance of the job, in line with the requirements of the relevant municipality.
6. Load data: Weight, centre of gravity and lifting 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 the advance consultation is for. Better to ask once more than to stand on site on lift 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 the site and back
• Set-up time for assembly, ballasting and dismantling (for larger cranes >150 t, separate heavy transport for counterweight and boom extension is often added)
• Operating personnel (crane operator, if necessary a signaller for critical lifts)
• Permits and escort vehicles under Act No. 8/2009 Coll. for oversized 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 site over several weeks – significantly better terms apply. Talk to us directly.

Renting instead of buying: the economic logic

A mobile crane in the 100 t class involves a seven-figure purchase price – plus regular inspections and tests, maintenance contracts, insurance and the ongoing question of whether utilisation justifies the capital employed. Renting removes 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 plants and plant engineering firms that do not lift every day, this is the economically sound solution.

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

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 subcontractor availability whose dates do not fit your construction schedule. We deliver throughout Slovakia – 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 – shows in our dispatching: you speak to one 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 site location – we will check the right crane size, calculate the logistics and prepare a specific rental quote. For complex lifts, we will visit your site for an inspection on request.

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