Mobile tower crane
Liebherr MK 140-5.1
The Liebherr MK 140-5.1 is an 8 tonne, five axle mobile tower crane with a 58.5m jib, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
Spec sheet
Download the Liebherr MK 140-5.1 spec sheet
Liebherr MK 140-5.1
Download the manufacturer’s specification sheet (PDF · 32 pages · 3.3MB).
Key figures
Liebherr MK 140-5.1 key figures
- Maximum capacity
- 8 tonnes
- Jib length
- 58.5mUp to 65m in optional luffing mode
- Load at jib tip
- 1 tonne at 58.5mUp to 1.7 tonnes with 13.3t total ballast
- Axle lines
- 5
Specification
Liebherr MK 140-5.1 specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
| Model | MK 140-5.1 |
| Type | Mobile tower crane |
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes in trolley mode, at up to 10.4m radius with basic ballast (13.4m with 13.3t ballast); 1.7 tonne hook block in luffing mode |
| Jib length | Four-section VarioJib, 58.5m radius in trolley mode with the jib horizontal; 56.5m at 15 degrees, 50.7m at 30 degrees, 41.5m at 45 degrees; optional luffing mode with lattice jib heads to 60m, 62.5m and 65m |
| Load at jib tip | Trolley mode on the 8.20m x 8.25m support base: 1 tonne at 58.5m with 4.3t basic ballast, 1.7 tonnes with 13.3t total ballast, 1.9 tonnes with 13.3t and the optional LoadPlus |
| Jib positions | 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees in trolley mode, adjustable in operating condition by remote control or from the elevating cabin; luffing mode -20 to 70 degrees under load |
| Tower | Three-section telescopic tower of solid construction, three hook heights, locked to the slewing platform; elevating cabin |
| Counterweight | 4.3 tonnes basic; 13.3 tonnes in total with the optional 9 tonnes BallastPlus; self-ballasting |
| Weight and axle loads | 12 tonnes per axle, 60 tonnes in total on the road with 4.3t ballast; up to 70 tonnes in jobsite driving with 13.3t ballast |
| Outriggers | 4-point, all-hydraulic horizontal and vertical, automatic levelling, electronic inclination display, Bluetooth remote operation; three support widths, load charts for 8.20m x 8.25m and 6.95m x 8.25m; maximum supporting force 480kN; demountable support spars |
| Axle lines | 5, all steered; axles 2, 4 and 5 driven with differential locks |
| Tyres and width | 10 tyres, 385/95 R25 |
| Engine | Liebherr 6-cylinder diesel, 400kW (544hp), 2,494Nm |
| Crane drive | Electric, 60 kVA diesel generator or external grid connection 63 A / 400 V; frequency-converter hoist and trolley gear |
| Transmission | 12-speed with automatic control and intarder, two-stage transfer case with lockable transfer differential |
| Control and safety | PLC control, configuration monitoring, working range limiting, anemometer, electronic monitor system with angle monitor and support pressure indicator, remote control, Micromove precision positioning |
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 MK 140-5.1 compared with similar cranes
| This craneLiebherr MK 140-5.1 | Liebherr MK 140 | Liebherr MK 88-4.1 | Spierings SK488-AT4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 8 tonnes |
| Jib length | 58.5m | 60m | 45m | 40m |
| Load at jib tip | 1 tonne at 58.5m | 0.3 tonnes at 65m | 1.85 tonnes at 45m | 2.1 tonnes at 40m |
| Maximum hook height | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 44.2m |
| Axle lines | 5 | 5 | 4 | Not stated |
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