The order comprises the delivery of 33 armored recovery cranes with model name G-BKF and 38 G-LTM 1090-4.2 mobile cranes. These are 90-tonne class telescopic cranes which also feature armored driver’s cabins and armored crane cabins.
The G-BKF from Liebherr is an armored recovery crane on a four-axle mobile crane chassis. It has an excellent off-road capability and great maneuverability. The G-BKF can be used flexibly and economically since it is equipped both to hoist loads and also to recover vehicles. Its 20.9 meter telescopic boom enables the G-BKF to handle loads up to 20 tons in weight quickly and precisely. The two recovery winches and towing device at the rear enable it to recover and tow a wide range of different vehicles.
The G-LTM 1090-4.2 ordered by the German Army is a four-axle mobile crane derived from the standard LTM 1090-4.2 version with an armored driver’s cabin and an armored crane cabin. It has a 35.7 meter telescopic boom and a recovery winch at the rear.
