Marsden’s new 150t flagship crane: lift planning and site logistics notes
Reviewed by Joe Ashwell
First reported on The Construction Index
30 Second Briefing
Wigan-based Marsden Crane Services has added a 150-tonne Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 all terrain crane as its new flagship, featuring a five-axle carrier, seven-section 66-metre main boom and remote-controlled superstructure functions for safer site operations. With extensions, the crane reaches a 92-metre hook height and 72-metre radius, and can legally travel under STGO with 29 tonnes of its 46-tonne ballast, reducing support transport for many lifts. The unit has already erected Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s new 138 ft Aviktas gyro swing and follows Marsden’s recent addition of a 50-tonne Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 city crane used for precast lifts at Burnley FC’s stadium.
Technical Brief
- LTM 1150-5.3 is now Marsden’s largest unit, increasing in-house capacity above previous fleet limits.
- Remote superstructure control from ground level improves banksman communication and exclusion-zone management around suspended loads.
- Ability to road-carry 29 t of its 46 t counterweight under STGO reduces escort and ballast truck requirements.
- Marsden’s fleet now spans city, all-terrain, spider, mini crawler and aluminium truck cranes from a single Wigan base.
- The 50 t Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 has been used for precast concrete walkway lifts at Burnley FC’s stadium.
Our Take
Liebherr’s role as supplier here aligns with other recent coverage of the group expanding its component and haulage technology footprint, suggesting UK crane customers like Marsden Crane Services may benefit from a deeper in-house ecosystem of hydraulics and digital support tools over the life of the LTM 1150-5.3.
A 150‑tonne, five‑axle all‑terrain unit with 29 tonnes of roadable ballast positions Marsden competitively for constrained urban and stadium work around Wigan, Blackpool and Burnley, where access and STGO limits often rule out heavier multi‑axle cranes.
Within our 247 Infrastructure stories, relatively few focus on mid‑sized regional UK crane fleets, so Marsden’s 10‑year growth and investment in higher‑spec Liebherr kit signals that second‑tier centres outside London are sustaining enough complex lift work (stadia, theme parks) to justify flagship equipment rather than relying solely on national hirers.
Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team.
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