The TCC 78000 gantry crane from Liebherr has a lifting capacity of up to 1,600 metric tons. The rail-mounted heavy lift crane moves over 1,400ft (420m)on a portal between the Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH factory site and the adjacent quaysid. Equipped with a double trolley (two rails per side) and a rail gauge of 30 metres, the gantry crane provides optimum flexibility for handling all types of large-sized goods. Watch the animation to see the key components that make up the machine and some of its core strengths.
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James Allen
James joined the Industrial Vehicle Technology International team in 2017. Previously he was Assistant Editor on an engineering title for several years and has worked for various other trade magazines before that. James is happily married and has a young daughter and son who keep him busy.