Mobile tower crane
Liebherr MK 140
The Liebherr MK 140 is an 8 tonne, five axle mobile tower crane with a 60m jib, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
- Maximum capacity
- 8 tonnes
- Jib length
- 60m58.5m in trolley mode; 62.5m or 65m with optional lattice jib heads
- Load at jib tip
- 0.3 tonnes at 65mLuffing mode with the optional lattice jib heads; 1 tonne with 9t additional ballast
- Axle lines
- 5
Download the Liebherr MK 140 spec sheet
Liebherr MK 140 specification sheet
Load charts, working range diagrams and dimensions. PDF, 24 pages, 1.0MB.
Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
| Model | MK 140 |
| Type | Mobile tower crane |
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes |
| Jib length | Four-section VarioJib; trolley mode 58.5m radius with the jib horizontal (56.5m at 15 degrees, 50.7m at 30 degrees, 41.5m at 45 degrees); luffing mode 60m, or 62.5m and 65m with optional lattice jib heads |
| Load at jib tip | Luffing mode at 0 degrees and 65m: 0.3 tonnes, rising to 0.55, 0.8 and 1 tonne with 3t, 6t and 9t additional ballast |
| Jib positions | Trolley mode 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees, adjustable in operating condition by remote control or from the elevating cab; luffing mode continuously adjustable under load from -20 to 70 degrees |
| Tower | Three-section telescopic tower of solid construction, locked to the slewing platform; elevating cab with all-round visibility |
| Counterweight | Optional 9.0 tonnes additional ballast in 4 pieces, with optional self-ballasting device |
| Weight and axle loads | 60 tonnes transport weight; additional ballast must be removed for road transport |
| Outriggers | 4-point, all-hydraulic horizontal and vertical, automatic levelling, electronic inclination display, Bluetooth remote operation; load charts for 5.95m x 8.25m, 6.95m x 8.25m and 8.20m x 8.25m support bases |
| Axle lines | 5, all steered; axles 2, 4 and 5 driven with differential locks |
| Tyres and width | 10 tyres, 385/95 R25 |
| Engine | Liebherr D946 A7 SCR 6-cylinder diesel, 400kW (544hp) at 1,900rpm, 2,494Nm at 1,200rpm |
| Crane drive | Electric, 48.0 kVA diesel generator or site power (63 A / 400 V); hoist gear 24kW, max 100 m/min; trolley 4.0kW, 0 to 80 m/min; slewing 7.5kW, 0 to 0.8rpm |
| Transmission | ZF AS-TRONIC 12-speed automated, 12 forward and 2 reverse, intarder, two-stage transfer case |
| Control and safety | PLC control, configuration monitoring, working range limiting, electronic monitor system with angle monitor and support pressure indicator, anemometer, remote control with feedback, Micromove precision positioning |
| Ownership | Supplied. Our owned cranes are the electric pick and carry machines |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer published specification sheet for this model and are given as a guide only. Machines vary by build, options and configuration, and figures can change without notice. Nothing on this page forms part of a contract or a lift plan: the crane, its configuration and its load chart are confirmed when we quote and plan your lift.
Liebherr MK 140 compared with similar cranes
| This craneLiebherr MK 140 | Liebherr MK 88-4.1 | Spierings SK488-AT4 | Spierings SK498-AT4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes |
| Jib length | 60m | 45m | 40m | 44m |
| Load at jib tip | 0.3 tonnes at 65m | 1.85 tonnes at 45m | 2.1 tonnes at 40m | 1.9 tonnes at 44m |
| Maximum hook height | Not stated | Not stated | 44.2m | 46.5m |
| Axle lines | 5 | 4 | Not stated | 4 |
| More detail | Download spec sheet | View Liebherr MK 88-4.1 | View Spierings SK488-AT4 | View Spierings SK498-AT4 |
Our guide explains how mobile tower cranes work and when to use one: What Is a Mobile Tower Crane?
See every crane we supply in the crane library.
Contact us
Get In Touch
Leave a few details and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through your project.