Though the market dynamics is not as high as it was expected, the situation remains hopeful with a stable, progressive government in centre.

Dr. Gerold Dobler,
Head – Corp Comm., Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH

  In its bid to meet the ever-increasing demands of the construction industry in India, construction equipment manufacturing major Liebherr unveiled a slew of advanced products like NC-B top-slewing crane and LTM 1250-5.1 five-axle Mobile Crane.

At the Bauma Conexpo India 2016 in Gurgaon near New Delhi, the company announced the world premiere of a new series of top-slewing cranes with a flat-top design: the NC-B cranes. With 6 tonnes of maximum lifting capacity, 62.50 metres maximum radius, 501 metres maximum hook height; the new cranes are specifically developed to meet the requirements for use in conurbations in emerging economies like India.

Producing German quality in India
Liebherr manufactures cranes tailored to suit the local market in India at its LiebherrCMCtec India Pvt Ltd site opened in 2012 in Pune, ensuring short lead times whilst still using time-tested, high-quality German technology.

“NC-B 6-62 tower crane is engineered in Germany and being manufactured in India at the company’s Pune plant to meet the very specific needs of India and neighbouring countries,” said Dr. Gerold Dobler, Head – Corporate Communications at Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH.

Revival in corner
The tower crane market in India maybe hit due to prolonged slump in real estate industry, Liebherr is quite optimistic about quick revival. “Though the market dynamics is not as high as it was expected, the situation remains hopeful with a stable, progressive government in centre,” he said.

Intelligent features of NC-B cranes
The first two models in the new series can cover a wide range of construction projects in these areas. “The 9-tonne version is ideal for hoisting heavy prefabricated components – for example for building shopping centres, production plants and car parks. The 6-tonne NC-B 6-62 crane, meanwhile, is perfect for erecting tower blocks in inner city areas where they work with low load weights but enormous hook heights,” informs Dr. Dobler. In contrast to existing Liebherr flat-top cranes, the new NC-B models have a full jib element rather than the compact head.

Talking on the intelligent features of NC-B cranes, he said, “In contrast to existing Liebherr flat-top cranes, the new NC-B models have a full jib element rather than the compact head. The new concept includes LiConnect jib connection system that enables the jib to be shortened or extended quickly and easily in steps of five metres.”

Most powerful mobile crane on 5 axles!
Liebherr also introduced its 250-tonne mobile crane LTM 1250-5.1 which is being touted as the most powerful mobile crane on 5 axles available in the market.

Intelligent feature ECOmode allows the machine to be run with particularly low fuel consumption whereas VarioBase makes its operations safer. A mechanical shaft ensures particularly high efficiency levels and low engine speeds in the chassis engine, providing sufficient power for crane work. “The benefits of not having a separate superstructure engine include reduced maintenance work and lower weight. The lower weight can be used for load-bearing components, thus increasing the crane’s load capacity,” said Dr. Dobler.