UK-based Marsden Crane Services has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 all terrain crane. The 150-tonne model is now Marsden’s heaviest crane, serving as its flagship unit.
The five-axle crane has a maximum load capacity of 150 tonnes and is equipped with a seven-section, 66-metre main boom. When additional extensions are added, a maximum hook height of 92 metres and a lifting radius of 72 metres is achievable. The unit features Liebherr’s remote control for all superstructure functions from outside of the crane cab designed to provide greater safety, more comfort and easier communications on construction sites.
“We’re absolutely delighted to add this new LTM 1150-5.3 to our fleet,” said Marsden Crane Services’ managing director Lee Marsden. “The compactness and ‘as travels’ duties were key factors in our decision to buy the crane. We look forward to getting it out to work.”
The 150-tonner can carry 29 tonnes of its 46 tonnes of ballast on public roads, under STGO regulations, meaning that a variety of jobs can be completed quickly without any additional equipment.
Since its arrival, the 150-tonner has been on various projects, and most notably, the LTM 1150-5.3 supported the erection of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newest amusement ride.
According to Liebherr, throughout its ten years of operation, Marsden Crane Services has steadily expanded its fleet with Liebherr equipment, most recently adding its first LTC 1050-3.1 city crane, delivered in June 2025. The 50-tonne crane has since been utilised on a range of projects, notably at Burnley F.C.’s stadium, where it lifted precast concrete sections for the new walkways.
