All-terrain crane · Liebherr Mining
Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 66 US tons (60,000 kg), the Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.
- Transport length
- 51 ft 3 in / 15.61 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m
- Transport height
- 13 ft 1 in / 4 m
- Weight
- 66 US tons / 60,000 kg
Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 51 ft 3 in / 15.61 m | overall on the carrier, boom stowed |
| Transport width | 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 13 ft 1 in / 4 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 66 US tons / 60,000 kg | gross vehicle weight |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m | |
| Machine type | All-terrain crane | |
| Configuration | Five axles on 445/95 R25 tyres, at 26,500 lb (12 t) per axle with 37,300 lb (16.9 t) of counterweight on board. At 19,800 lb (9 t) per axle it drives at up to 95,900 lb (43.5 t), with the rest of the counterweight on a truck. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 weighs 66 US tons / 60,000 kg, over the 58,400 lb / 26,500 kg a 40 ft container carries, so shipping it whole starts on the next rung up.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
Best fit for Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RoRoBest fit | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across at least 3 40 ft containers by weight, with open-tops for tall pieces: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. We survey the machine first and quote this next to shipping it whole. How we containerize |
| 3 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable cranes from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 | 51 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.61 × 2.55 × 4 m) | 66 US tons / 60,000 kg | RoRo |
| Grove GMK5250XL-1 | 50 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.44 × 3 × 4 m) | 65 US tons / 59,020 kg | RoRo |
| Tadano GR-1000XL-4 | 47 ft 2 in × 10 ft 10 in × 12 ft 6 in (14.38 × 3.31 × 3.81 m) | 59 US tons / 53,170 kg | RoRo |
| Grove RT880E | 49 ft 9 in × 10 ft 11 in × 12 ft 5 in (15.16 × 3.34 × 3.78 m) | 55 US tons / 49,911 kg | RoRo |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 go
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Copper mines; modules move by breakbulk to Antofagasta and similar ports.
Quote to Chile
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Iron ore and coal; biosecurity cleaning still applies to every module.
Quote to Australia
South AfricaTransit 22-32 daysImport duty 0%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Breakbulk to Richards Bay and Durban.
Quote to South Africa
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 for export
- Every module needs a lift drawing and weight; heaviest-piece weight decides the vessel.
- Australia and New Zealand reject machines with soil, seeds or plant material. We pressure-wash, open the belly pans and radiator cores, and book the pre-shipment cleaning inspection.
Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 shipping questions
Does a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 fit in a shipping container?
At 66 US tons (60,000 kg), the Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated), across at least 3 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 weigh for shipping?
Liebherr Mining lists the Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 at 66 US tons (60,000 kg) (gross vehicle weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3?
51 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 13 ft 1 in (15.61 × 2.55 × 4 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Liebherr Mining's published specifications for the Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3.
What has to come off a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 to ship it?
To containerize it: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. Our crew does the work, crates and labels every part, and loads the pieces across at least 3 containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.