Rocksure takes delivery of new Liebherr crane in Ghana

Another Liebherr rough terrain crane has been added to the Rocksure International fleet in Ghana.

The new LRT 1130-2.1 is the first of its kind in Ghana and it will go to work at the company’s mining operations in the African nation. The new 130 tonne capacity model joins two 90 tonne LRT 1090-2.1 units already on the fleet.

Handover of the new Liebherr LRT 1130-2.1 in Ghana (Photo: Liebherr)

“The cranes are extremely robust and manoeuvrable. Therefore, the move to a model with a higher lifting capacity was the logical next step,” explained Kwasi Osei Ofori, Rocksure CEO.

With a 130 tonne lifting capacity and a telescopic boom that has a 60 metre reach, the new crane is equipped for demanding lift operations.

Choice decision

A key element in the buying decision was the pick-and-carry function that allows loads to lifted and moved at the same time. This eliminates the need for rigging and levelling work, speeding up the related workflows.

The presence of a local Liebherr support operation (Liebherr-Ghana) delivering onsite support and related services was another positive angle which influenced the purchase.

“The LRT 1130-2.1 is the largest Liebherr rough terrain crane in Ghana and a clear statement of our growth ambitions,” added Ofori.