Bulet Takes Delivery Of The First Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 Rough Terrain Crane In Nigeria

From left to right: Aliyu Isa (Bulet International Nigeria Ltd.), Yves Pelleteret (Liebherr Service Technician).

Construction contractor Bulet International Nigeria Ltd has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1. This is the first Liebherr LRT series rough terrain crane in Nigeria. The high safety standards and VarioBase variable support base as well as Liebherr’s familiar good service were an important criteria behind the decision to buy the rough terrain crane for the company based in the capital Abuja.

High safety levels in every respect are the main priority for the design of Liebherr’s new series of LRT cranes. They feature an outrigger monitoring system as standard. The outrigger status, on tyres or supports, is detected automatically and saved to the crane controller. The attachment of the ballast to the turntable and the installation of the optional double folding jib including its angle adjustment system are also recorded and monitored.

The VarioBase variable support base developed by Liebherr, which is standard on LRT cranes, makes a major contribution to enhancing safety. VarioBase allows each individual crane outrigger to be extended to any length. The crane’s operations are protected by the LICCON controlled load moment limiter. This prevents accidents caused by human error during the assembly process and when hoisting loads. VarioBase also delivers greater flexibility on site – as a result of the increased lifting capacities when hoisting over the outriggers, the crane can hoist loads normally reserved for the next higher crane class.

The VarioBase variable support base developed by Liebherr, which is standard on LRT cranes, makes a major contribution to enhancing safety. VarioBase allows each individual crane outrigger to be extended to any length. The crane’s operations are protected by the LICCON controlled load moment limiter. This prevents accidents caused by human error during the assembly process and when hoisting loads. VarioBase also delivers greater flexibility on site – as a result of the increased lifting capacities when hoisting over the outriggers, the crane can hoist loads normally reserved for the next higher crane class.

The whole concept also impressed Bulet. “We needed a crane for our workforce which is safe and easy to operate and provides very good visibility from the crane cabin. Furthermore, VarioBase makes us more flexible on site, enabling us to complete hoists safely in constricted areas,” said Aliyu Isa, CEO at Bulet.

Among other things, Bulet plans to use the LRT 1090-2.1 on its sites to help with tower crane assembly and for hoisting work for which pick & carry operations are required. The LRT cranes are powered by a Cummins diesel engine which develops 194 kW (264 bhp) and delivers a maximum torque of 990 Nm. A 6-speed powershift transmission from Dana and large 29.5 R 25 tyres guarantee the required off-road capability.