Project
First LTM 1650-8.1 Project in North America
Northwest put the first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 in North America to work exchanging a gearbox on an 80-meter wind turbine.
The lift
Northwest utilized the new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile hydraulic crane to exchange a gearbox on an 80-meter wind turbine in Latham, Kansas — working day and night to complete the crane’s first project in North America.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Crane | Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 (first in North America) |
| Configuration | 92 ft luffing jib, 109,400 lb counterweight |
| Work | Wind turbine gearbox exchange, 80 m hub height |
The project was featured in the March 2021 issue of Crane Hot Line magazine. Paired with crews that have worked wind maintenance since 2003, the 1650’s modern feature set makes Northwest a fast, safe answer for turbine maintenance anywhere in North America.
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