What’s better than one Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 300-ton crane working on your project? Two Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 300-ton cranes! These work horses are amazing because of their reach, geometry, control, safety, and variations that adapt to the constraints of almost any commercial construction project. But why two cranes?
Redundancy & Safety
We know that critical projects often require redundancy and safety, which is why we can offer two of these cranes when requested. Many engineers and insurers prefer the use of dual cranes for high-risk lifts. While one crane is typically designated as the primary lifting crane, the second provides stability and control rather than full lifting capacity. This arrangement reduces the risk of load swing, minimizes hazards during transitions (hoisting, booming, slewing), and limits the consequences of unexpected load shifts.
For critical lifts:
- One crane may be designated as the primary
- The second provides stability and control, not full capacity
This reduces:
- Risk of load swing
- Risk during transitions (hoisting, booming, slewing)
- Consequences of unexpected load shifts
Tandem Lifts
Even if the heavy lift is 80–120 tons, geometry and balance may require two cranes rather than one larger crane. When necessary, Consolidated Crane & Rigging is there for clients. When the items being lifted are long and flexible (steel trusses, transfer girders), very wide or awkwardly shaped, or designed to be lifted level, using two cranes allows for:
- Controlled load distribution
- Reduced bending stress in the piece
- Precise placement
Or maybe your project is dealing with a large setback from the structure or obstacles prevent close positioning. Two 300-ton cranes can reduce effective capacity.
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Tight Schedules
All projects are on tight schedules but sometimes doubly so. Two cranes allow for one crane to feed material while the other sets it in place effectively cutting time in half because it avoids constant crane repositioning and dramatically improves productivity. We see this most often in dense urban sites.
Site access and ground pressure limitations
When there is limited space to setup, underground utilities or parking structures to navigate, there can be limits to the pressure the ground can bear. Using two smaller high-capacity mobile cranes instead of one massive crawler or tower crane may be necessary. The LTM 1300-6.2 is chosen because it offers:
– High Capacity
– Compact Footprint
– Road Mobility
We support commercial projects from start to finish.
Cranes and rigging are essential to complete almost every commercial development safely and on time. It requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and a commitment to safety. Our team has built a reputation based on a track record of safe and successful jobs.