Laing O’Rourke’s plant division Select Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Liebherr electric crawler crane, the first of a fleet of electric cranes that the firm plans to build.
Select is the second company in the world to introduce the Liebherr LR 1250.1 crawler crane, a 250t-capacity lattice jib machine, into its fleet following its launch last year.
In so-called ‘socket operation’, the crane’s performance is identical to the diesel-powered version and in unplugged mode can operate for a full shift under normal operating conditions.
Register for free or sign in to continue reading
This is not a paywall. Registration allows us to enhance your experience across Construction Management and ensure we deliver you quality editorial content.
Registering also means you can manage your own CPDs, comments, newsletter sign-ups and privacy settings.
