Tim Schuch, one of the Managing Directors of the family-run company, the third generation to be in charge of it, explains: “It is important to keep our crane fleet up with the very latest crane technology to ensure that we can provide our customers with the best possible service. Liebherr is an important partner in this respect. We have been buying from Liebherr for 35 years. Firstly, the quality is impressive and secondly, Liebherr continuously develops innovative crane technology which moves the crane industry forwards.”

Schuch already has several LTM 1070-4.2 cranes and says that the 50 metre telescopic boom is a major criterion behind the decision to buy the new models. “However, we also believe that the VarioBase® variable support base is extremely important because it makes jobs safer and increases our flexibility on site,” adds Schuch.

Schuch also has an LTC 1050-3.1 in its fleet already. Its high lifting capacity and compact dimensions were the main reasons for investing in another crane of this type. Schuch also ordered some optional equipment on its new 50 tonne compact crane, which significantly enhances safety for crane jobs – in addition to VarioBase®, the new crane was also ordered with the height-adjustable crane cabin and the new RemoteDrive remote control. Schuch continues: “Controlling the chassis by remote is a really great innovation for constricted sites or inside factory buildings. At the moment, it is only available from Liebherr.”

The new mobile cranes have been specially purchased for the company’s outlets in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe and Kaiserslautern and will mainly be used for turnkey commercial, industrial and house building.

The Schuch Group has 10 sites between Saarbrücken in the west, Frankfurt in the north and Karlsruhe in the south. The company has a 120-strong workforce and specialises in crane work with a total of around 80 mobile cranes.