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French crane and access rental company Mediaco has taken delivery of two large Liebherr lattice boom cranes, a 600 tonne LR 1600/2 crawler crane and a 750 tonne LG 1750 truck crane.
Both cranes are second hand – the LR 1600/2 is eight years old, while the LG 1750 dates back to 2010. Both have gone through Liebherr’s used crane programme and have been repaired and repainted, with new signwriting and a new manufacturer’s warranty.
Both cranes went straight out to work, helping Mediaco tackle its full order book for large cranes. The LR 1600/2’s first job involved the installation of a 140 tonne bridge in Blois, northern France, while the LG1750 went to work on the Grand Paris infrastructure project, the largest construction site in Europe.
Managing director Alexandre-Jaques Vernazza said: “Purchasing used cranes delivers a whole range of benefits. The lead times are shorter and the investment is lower. Liebherr cranes are renowned for retaining their value. Purchasing used cranes direct from the manufacturer also gives us security. What is more, we enjoy excellent service from Liebherr in France.”
Liebherr sales manager used cranes Bernd Rechtsteiner added: “We have found that used crane customers who order a machine from us can obtain finance more easily as banks and leasing companies also appreciate the security that we can offer as the manufacturer. Furthermore, the investment is lower than for a new crane and the cranes are generally available more quickly.”
