Lifting and load performance – Liebherr Straddle carriers User Manual
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Lifting and Load Performance
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Hoisting System
• Simplicity in design with minimum number of
components - providing greater reliability and
reduced maintenance
• Based on proven Liebherr design philosophies
• Robust planetary hoist winches - featuring external
mechanical disk brakes
• Single thru-shaft electric motor connected to hoist
winches with universal joints for best efficiency
• Simple reeving layout for long rope life
• No hydraulics used in hoist gear
Spreader
• Robust hydraulic spreader designed for ease of
maintenance
• Telescopic cylinders located externally with
additional side locking pins
• Side shift and skew for optimum container
positioning
Spreader Options
• Auto spreader alignment and landing
• Twinlift
• Separate handling of 20 ft boxes in twin mode