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Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic

A popular 8-tonne flat-top tower crane

The Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic is a flat-top tower crane with up to 8 tonnes capacity and a jib of up to about 60 m, widely used on residential and commercial buildings.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top tower crane
Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top tower crane

Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Flat-top design simplifies erection
  • Litronic control and Micromove fine positioning
  • Strong rental demand

−Watch-outs

  • Requires a mobile crane for erection

Overview

Liebherr's EC-B flat-top cranes are a staple of European building sites. The 172 EC-B 8 combines an 8-tonne maximum capacity with a long jib.

Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic specifications

Max. capacity8 t
Max. jib length≈60 m (197 ft)
TypeFlat-top (EC-B)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Liebherr. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Liebherr – EC-B flat-top cranes (liebherr.com)
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