Liebherr LR1400

Being someone that loves big toys, I spotted a huge crane working along Route 50 in Maryland as I was heading to an assignment. On the return trip, I had to get of the road to find the job site. I found a crew that was constructing a parking garage out of precast concrete sections. The crane, a Liebherr LR1400, was fitted with a derrick ballast to increase the capacity.

Liebherr LR1400/2
Over 375′ of boom on this crane. Larry Shapiro photo
crane lifting precast concrete
Preparations for lifting a precast floor section of the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
Liebherr LR1400/2
Liebherr LR1400 with derrick ballast to increase the capacity of the crane. Larry Shapiro photo
Liebherr LR1400/2 derrick ballast
The derrick ballast pivots behind the crane when the crane rotates. Larry Shapiro photo
Kneedtrog tractor hauling precast concrete
The next precast section of flooring is positioned for the crane. Larry Shapiro photo