Transportes Montejo buys 600 tonne capacity Liebherr crawler crane

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Colombian lifting and transport company Transportes Montejo has ordered a LR 1600/2-W crawler crane with narrow track gear and a lifting capacity of 600 tonnes for erecting new wind turbines. Liebherr says it is the first new crawler crane from its Ehingen plant ever sold in Colombia.

Transportes Montejo specialises in all types of powerplant and energy work. According to Liebherr, the main factors behind choosing the crane were its high lifting capacity, short lead time and its comprehensive after-sales service available in Colombia.

The crane has a track width of 5.8 metres which makes it suitable for travelling on narrow routes to serve wind farms in Colombia.

The crane’s support plates are close to the ground and the folding beams can be adjusted to the available route width. This, said Liebherr, means it achieves a high level of safety for relocation procedures.

“We needed a crane for use at wind farms and the LR 1600/2-W is ideal for that purpose,” said Fernando Montejo, owner of Transportes Montejo. “Moving the crane on its narrow track gear is an enormous advantage on narrow roads and routes. What is more, the 600-tonner is extremely versatile.

“Demand is high as our country wishes to undertake a number of wind power projects. Furthermore, the LR 1600/2-W is suitable for an enormous range of work and delivers impressive lifting capacity.

“Compared to our other large cranes, this crane really is more suitable for erecting wind turbines. The lifting capacity values of the LR 1600/2-W are significantly better than its rivals. Liebherr was also able to offer us an incredibly short lead time.”

Liebherr established a sales and service site in Bogota´, Colombia in 2015 to enable it to offer crane contractors in the country a fast and reliable service.