The latest generation of the HS 8100 duty cycle crawler crane delivers more power and is easier to use
Liebherr debuted the latest generation of the HS 8100 duty cycle crawler crane, which is engineered to deliver a strong operating performance while ensuring the crane is easy to use and maintain.
The HS 8100.2 exhibited at ConExpo featured a maximum load capacity of 100 tonnes and is capable of handling various applications in deep foundation work with heavy slurry wall grabs and draglines or for dynamic soil compaction.
Liebherr equipped the HS 8100.2 with 15 per cent more engine power compared to its predecessor. As well, the maximum winch line pull of 2 x 66,319 foot-pounds has been increased by 9 per cent.
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The increase in power is reflected in the strong performance. The duty cycle crawler crane can now be used with heavier mechanical and hydraulic slurry wall grabs. In dragline operation, the increased engine power results in better digging force and, in dynamic soil compaction, the drop weight can be raised again more quickly to deliver higher productivity. Thanks to the newly designed rope lock on the winches, the rope can be quickly and easily changed.
The booms of the HS 8070.1, HS 8100.1 and HS 8100.2 dual power are compatible with the new model and are flexibly interchangeable for existing Liebherr customers.
User focused
When designing the HS 8100.2, Liebherr attached significant importance to making the model particularly user and service-friendly and to ensure the best possible safety.
The walkway concept was adopted from the latest models in the HS series and applied to the crane exhibited at ConExpo.
Railings and platforms now remain on the uppercarriage during transport, just like the access ladder for service work on the roof, which has been elegantly integrated into the uppercarriage. Thanks to the compact width of 3.5 metres and a weight of 60 tonnes, the uppercarriage and the undercarriage can be transported in one piece to ensure quick set-up and availability on the jobsite.
As an option, the crawler side frames can be easily removed using a self-loading system.
The repositioned tank neck is easily accessible via the platforms on the uppercarriage. As well, it is no longer necessary to climb onto the roof of the duty cycle crawler crane to carry out this work.
For all main drives of the HS 8100.2, the operator has fill level indicators on the operator’s monitor, which helps to simplify servicing of the machine.
For work in low-light conditions, the operator can illuminate access to the cab of the HS 8100.2 using a remote control to enter safely.
