120-tonne Mobile Crane Expands Lifting Capacity
NNH Niedersächsischer Nutzfahrzeug-Handel GmbH strengthens its heavy-lift portfolio with a 120-tonne mobile crane to address growing industrial and steel construction requirements. www.liebherr.com NNH Niedersächsischer Nutzfahrzeug-Handel GmbH has integrated a 120-tonne class mobile crane into its fleet to increase lifting capacity and reach in industrial assembly, steel construction and precast concrete projects. The four-axle crane introduces a 66-metre telescopic boom and variable support systems designed to improve performance on confined construction sites. Addressing Higher Load and Reach Requirements The investment responds to rising technical demands in industrial and steel construction, where longer outreach and higher lifting capacities are required within limited site footprints. The new crane replaces a 100-tonne unit in the NNH fleet, expanding both maximum lifting capacity and operational radius within the same axle configuration class. With a 66-metre telescopic boom mounted on a four-axle carrier, the crane is engineered to balance transportability with on-site performance. In the 120-tonne segment, this configuration allows operators to access higher hook heights without requiring additional lattice extensions for many standard lifts, reducing setup time. Variable Support and Ballast Systems The crane incorporates variable outrigger and ballast technologies developed by Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH. The VarioBase system enables asymmetrical positioning of outriggers, calculating permissible loads individually for each support position. This allows safer operation in restricted spaces where full outrigger extension is not possible. The VarioBallast system adjusts the ballast radius according to available space on site. By reducing the ballast swing radius when required, the crane maintains lifting performance while minimizing the working area needed behind the superstructure. For contractors operating in dense industrial environments, these mechanisms directly affect site logistics and safety margins. Application Areas NNH plans to deploy the crane primarily in: Industrial assembly Steel and hall construction Precast concrete installation Machinery relocation These applications typically require a combination of vertical reach, precise load handling and rapid repositioning. The four-axle configuration supports road mobility between sites without special heavy-haul logistics associated with higher axle-count cranes. Fleet Strategy Within the NuFaTec Group NNH is part of the NuFaTec Group, which provides rental, sales, servicing and special-purpose vehicle solutions. The fleet update aligns with the group’s focus on maintaining competitive lifting capacity in the mid-range heavy-lift segment while improving operational efficiency. According to company management, the decision criteria included telescopic boom length, load chart performance and lifecycle reliability. Long-term collaboration with Liebherr Group and its service network also influenced procurement strategy, particularly regarding parts availability and fleet uptime. Manufacturer Background Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH manufactures mobile and crawler cranes ranging from 35-tonne two-axle cranes to heavy-duty models with lifting capacities of up to 1,200 tonnes on nine-axle carriers. Lattice boom crawler and mobile cranes in its portfolio reach lifting capacities of up to 3,000 tonnes. The Ehingen site employs approximately 5,000 personnel and operates within a global service network supporting crane fleets worldwide. In 2024, the facility reported revenue of €3.19 billion. The parent company, Liebherr Group, comprises more than 150 companies globally and recorded combined revenues exceeding €14 billion in 2024, with a workforce of over 50,000 employees. Operational Impact By replacing a 100-tonne crane with a 120-tonne model featuring a longer telescopic boom and adaptive support systems, NNH increases lifting flexibility within a transport-efficient four-axle class. For contractors in industrial construction and structural steel assembly, this translates into expanded load charts, improved reach, and safer deployment on spatially constrained sites without moving to a higher logistical category. www.liebherr.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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NNH Niedersächsischer Nutzfahrzeug-Handel GmbH strengthens its heavy-lift portfolio with a 120-tonne mobile crane to address growing industrial and steel construction requirements.
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NNH Niedersächsischer Nutzfahrzeug-Handel GmbH has integrated a 120-tonne class mobile crane into its fleet to increase lifting capacity and reach in industrial assembly, steel construction and precast concrete projects. The four-axle crane introduces a 66-metre telescopic boom and variable support systems designed to improve performance on confined construction sites.
Addressing Higher Load and Reach Requirements
The investment responds to rising technical demands in industrial and steel construction, where longer outreach and higher lifting capacities are required within limited site footprints. The new crane replaces a 100-tonne unit in the NNH fleet, expanding both maximum lifting capacity and operational radius within the same axle configuration class.
With a 66-metre telescopic boom mounted on a four-axle carrier, the crane is engineered to balance transportability with on-site performance. In the 120-tonne segment, this configuration allows operators to access higher hook heights without requiring additional lattice extensions for many standard lifts, reducing setup time.
Variable Support and Ballast Systems
The crane incorporates variable outrigger and ballast technologies developed by Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH. The VarioBase system enables asymmetrical positioning of outriggers, calculating permissible loads individually for each support position. This allows safer operation in restricted spaces where full outrigger extension is not possible.
The VarioBallast system adjusts the ballast radius according to available space on site. By reducing the ballast swing radius when required, the crane maintains lifting performance while minimizing the working area needed behind the superstructure. For contractors operating in dense industrial environments, these mechanisms directly affect site logistics and safety margins.
Application Areas
NNH plans to deploy the crane primarily in:
- Industrial assembly
- Steel and hall construction
- Precast concrete installation
- Machinery relocation
These applications typically require a combination of vertical reach, precise load handling and rapid repositioning. The four-axle configuration supports road mobility between sites without special heavy-haul logistics associated with higher axle-count cranes.
Fleet Strategy Within the NuFaTec Group
NNH is part of the NuFaTec Group, which provides rental, sales, servicing and special-purpose vehicle solutions. The fleet update aligns with the group’s focus on maintaining competitive lifting capacity in the mid-range heavy-lift segment while improving operational efficiency.
According to company management, the decision criteria included telescopic boom length, load chart performance and lifecycle reliability. Long-term collaboration with Liebherr Group and its service network also influenced procurement strategy, particularly regarding parts availability and fleet uptime.
Manufacturer Background
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH manufactures mobile and crawler cranes ranging from 35-tonne two-axle cranes to heavy-duty models with lifting capacities of up to 1,200 tonnes on nine-axle carriers. Lattice boom crawler and mobile cranes in its portfolio reach lifting capacities of up to 3,000 tonnes.
The Ehingen site employs approximately 5,000 personnel and operates within a global service network supporting crane fleets worldwide. In 2024, the facility reported revenue of €3.19 billion.
The parent company, Liebherr Group, comprises more than 150 companies globally and recorded combined revenues exceeding €14 billion in 2024, with a workforce of over 50,000 employees.
Operational Impact
By replacing a 100-tonne crane with a 120-tonne model featuring a longer telescopic boom and adaptive support systems, NNH increases lifting flexibility within a transport-efficient four-axle class. For contractors in industrial construction and structural steel assembly, this translates into expanded load charts, improved reach, and safer deployment on spatially constrained sites without moving to a higher logistical category.
www.liebherr.com
Fleet Strategy Within the NuFaTec Group
NNH is part of the NuFaTec Group, which provides rental, sales, servicing and special-purpose vehicle solutions. The fleet update aligns with the group’s focus on maintaining competitive lifting capacity in the mid-range heavy-lift segment while improving operational efficiency.
According to company management, the decision criteria included telescopic boom length, load chart performance and lifecycle reliability. Long-term collaboration with Liebherr Group and its service network also influenced procurement strategy, particularly regarding parts availability and fleet uptime.
Manufacturer Background
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH manufactures mobile and crawler cranes ranging from 35-tonne two-axle cranes to heavy-duty models with lifting capacities of up to 1,200 tonnes on nine-axle carriers. Lattice boom crawler and mobile cranes in its portfolio reach lifting capacities of up to 3,000 tonnes.
The Ehingen site employs approximately 5,000 personnel and operates within a global service network supporting crane fleets worldwide. In 2024, the facility reported revenue of €3.19 billion.
The parent company, Liebherr Group, comprises more than 150 companies globally and recorded combined revenues exceeding €14 billion in 2024, with a workforce of over 50,000 employees.
Operational Impact
By replacing a 100-tonne crane with a 120-tonne model featuring a longer telescopic boom and adaptive support systems, NNH increases lifting flexibility within a transport-efficient four-axle class. For contractors in industrial construction and structural steel assembly, this translates into expanded load charts, improved reach, and safer deployment on spatially constrained sites without moving to a higher logistical category.
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