An emissions-free future for the crane trade
Two years in the past at a enterprise lunch with Liebherr representatives, Eirik Kynningsrud, Basic Supervisor of Kynningsrud Nordic Crane AS, requested the query that modified every little thing: “What’s new in Nenzing?”
Right now it was nonetheless prime secret. However a sneak preview for the long-time buyer was okay, and the Liebherr representitives introduced that they have been engaged on a battery-powered crawler crane.
“Do you’ve a primary buyer?” requested Kynningsrud. The representitives replied that they didn’t. “Nicely, now you’ve one.”
Right now, Kynningsrud hadn’t seen any drawings or plans of the LR 1250.1 unplugged. Weeks later at Bauma 2019, Liebherr confirmed him the LB 16 unplugged, the primary battery-powered drilling rig on the planet. The thought was to increase the choice drive idea to the crane. One other six months later, Kynningsrud noticed the preliminary drawings of his unplugged mannequin for the very first time.
Liebherr: You ordered the LR 1250.1 unplugged earlier than it was even designed. How loopy is that?
Eirik Kynningsrud: We do not suppose it’s loopy. In Norway, we have now the problem that our authorities wish to have zero emission development websites, and we wish to be a number one firm for these initiatives. We at all times attempt to be the inexperienced different.
Liebherr: How did it come about?
Kynningsrud: I’ve been within the crane since I heard about it throughout my go to to Austria. At Bauma we had a short presentation of the idea. It was convincing, and we determined we needed the primary LR 1250.1 unplugged.
Liebherr: How did your companions react to the concept of ordering a crane you’ve got by no means seen earlier than?
Kynningsrud: The companions have been very constructive that we are able to work emission free, and naturally it attracts fairly some curiosity, giving us constructive publicity.
Liebherr: Why was it so vital to you to be the primary buyer of the LR 1250.1 unplugged?
Kynningsrud: We needed to be the main firm that delivers emission-free cranes.
Liebherr: Are you planning to increase your fleet with different unplugged cranes?
Kynningsrud: Sure, the long run for the crane trade in Norway is emission free.
Liebherr: You in all probability know that we’ll launch the LR 1130 and LR 1160 in unplugged variations this yr.
Kynningsrud: That is very fascinating as a result of the LR 1250.1 unplugged with its 250 t load capability is just too large for a lot of initiatives and is, subsequently, additionally extra pricey for our prospects.
Liebherr: The primary jobsite of the LR 1250.1 unplugged was in Oslo. How was your first expertise?
Kynningsrud: Superb, and the crane remains to be on the undertaking.
