All-terrain crane
Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1
The Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 is a 500 tonne, eight axle all-terrain crane with a 84m main boom, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
Spec sheet
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Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1
Download the manufacturer’s specification sheet (PDF · 182 pages · 3.5MB).
Key figures
Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 key figures
- Maximum capacity
- 500 tonnes
- Main boom
- Up to 84m16.1m to 50m or 16.1m to 84m
- Jib
- Up to 91mLuffing lattice jib 21m to 91m; fixed lattice jib 14m to 63m; both optional
- Counterweight
- 135 to 165 tonnes
- Axle lines
- 8
Specification
Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
| Model | LTM 1500-8.1 |
| Type | All-terrain crane |
| Maximum capacity | 500 tonnes at 3m radius on the 50m boom with 165t counterweight |
| Main boom | Two variants: 16.1m to 50m (base section and 3 telescopic sections) or 16.1m to 84m (base section and 6 telescopic sections), TELEMATIK telescoping system; optional Y guying system; optional 14m lattice extension for the 50m boom |
| Jib | Optional fixed lattice jib 14m to 63m; optional luffing lattice jib 21m to 91m (needs the optional 3rd hoist gear) |
| Counterweight | 135 tonnes (basic slab of 15t and 8 slabs of 15t); up to 165 tonnes with 2 optional additional 15 tonne slabs, required for guyed boom operation |
| Weight and axle loads | 12 tonnes per axle, 96 tonnes in total, with the 50m telescopic boom |
| Outriggers | 4 hydraulically extending sliding beams with hydraulic jacks, supporting base 10m x 9.6m |
| Axle lines | 8, all suspended; axles 1 to 4, 7 and 8 steered; axles 1, 2, 4 and 5 planetary axles |
| Tyres and width | 16 single tyres, 385/95 R25 standard; 445/95 R25 or 525/80 R25 optional |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic with automatic levelling and load equalisation between axle pairs, hydraulically lockable |
| Engine | Liebherr D9508 A7 8-cylinder diesel, 500kW (680hp) at 1,900rpm, 3,000Nm |
| Crane drive | Liebherr D936L A6 6-cylinder diesel, 240kW (326hp) at 1,800rpm, 1,500Nm; diesel-hydraulic |
| Transmission | ZF TC-TRONIC automatic with torque converter and intarder, 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Control and safety | Two self-centring joysticks, LICCON safe load indicator, test system, hoist limit switches, safety valves against rupture of pipes and hoses |
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.
Compare
Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 compared with similar cranes
| This craneLiebherr LTM 1500-8.1 | Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 | Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 | Grove GMK6300L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 500 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 300 tonnes |
| Main boom | Up to 84m | 16.1m to 85m | 15.4m to 60m | 15.6m to 80m |
| Swingaway jib | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 12m or 21m |
| Jib | Up to 91m | Up to 84m | Up to 84m | Not stated |
| Maximum tip height | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 83m |
| Counterweight | 135 to 165 tonnes | 134 tonnes | 100 to 140 tonnes | 54.5 to 92.5 tonnes |
| Axle lines | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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