Mobile tower crane
Liebherr MK 88-4.1
The Liebherr MK 88-4.1 is an 8 tonne, four axle mobile tower crane with a 45m jib, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
- Maximum capacity
- 8 tonnes
- Jib length
- 45m
- Load at jib tip
- 1.85 tonnes at 45mUp to 2.2 tonnes with additional ballast and Plus package
- Axle lines
- 4
Download the Liebherr MK 88-4.1 spec sheet
Liebherr MK 88-4.1 specification sheet
Load charts, working range diagrams, dimensions and axle loads. PDF, 20 pages, 2.0MB.
Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
| Model | MK 88-4.1 |
| Type | Mobile tower crane |
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes |
| Jib length | Three-section jib, 45m radius with the jib horizontal; 43.3m at 15 degrees, 38.9m at 30 degrees, 31.9m at 45 degrees |
| Load at jib tip | 1.85 tonnes at 45m on the 7.30m x 7.0m support base; 2.05 tonnes with additional ballast; 2.2 tonnes with additional ballast and the optional Plus package |
| Jib positions | 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees, adjustable in operating condition by remote control or from the elevating cab |
| Tower | Telescopic lattice tower, locked to the slewing platform; elevating cab with all-round visibility |
| Weight and axle loads | Under 12 tonnes per axle, under 48 tonnes in total with 9.3t ballast; under 10 tonnes per axle, under 40 tonnes in total without basic ballast (optional divisible basic ballast) |
| Outriggers | 4-point, all-hydraulic horizontal and vertical, automatic levelling, electronic inclination display, Bluetooth remote operation; load charts for 7.30m x 7.0m and 7.30m x 5.75m support bases |
| Axle lines | 4, all steered; axles 2, 3 and 4 driven with differential locks |
| Tyres and width | 8 tyres, 385/95 R25 |
| Engine | Liebherr D946 A7 6-cylinder diesel, 330kW (448hp), 2,335Nm |
| Crane drive | Electric, 48.0 kVA diesel generator or site power (63 A / 400 V); hoist gear 24kW, max 75 m/min; trolley 4.0kW, 0 to 70 m/min; slewing 5.0kW, 0 to 1rpm |
| Transmission | ZF Traxon 12-speed automated, 12 forward and 2 reverse, two-stage transfer case, intarder |
| Control and safety | PLC control, configuration monitoring, working range limiting, electronic monitor system with angle monitor and support pressure indicator, anemometer, radio remote control, 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 88-4.1 compared with similar cranes
| This craneLiebherr MK 88-4.1 | Liebherr MK 140 | Spierings SK488-AT4 | Spierings SK498-AT4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes |
| Jib length | 45m | 60m | 40m | 44m |
| Load at jib tip | 1.85 tonnes at 45m | 0.3 tonnes at 65m | 2.1 tonnes at 40m | 1.9 tonnes at 44m |
| Maximum hook height | Not stated | Not stated | 44.2m | 46.5m |
| Axle lines | 4 | 5 | Not stated | 4 |
| More detail | Download spec sheet | View Liebherr MK 140 | View Spierings SK488-AT4 | View Spierings SK498-AT4 |
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