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Investment in Innovation: Aguado Group New Flagship Narrow-Track Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W Crawler Crane

Updated: Nov 27




The Aguado Group has taken delivery of a Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W. With the new narrow-track crawler crane, the Spanish company is expanding and modernizing its high-performance machine pool. The 700-tonne lattice boom crane meets customers' growing requirements and offers them innovative technical solutions. The LR 1700-1.0W offers versatility, economical transport, high load capacities, and a state-of-the-art variable boom system.

Since the company was founded, Aguado's focus has been on offering its customers the best service through innovative machinery. For this reason, the decision was made to invest in the Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane, which is now the most powerful narrow-track crane in the fleet. "The LR 1700-1.0W is a very versatile crane that is easy to move. And it is significantly more powerful than its predecessor, the LR 1600/2W," says Mario Aguado, Head of the Aguado Group's wind power division.


 LR 1700-1.0W

First job – The Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane from Aguado is making its debut at the Cascante wind farm in Navarra, Spain, where it is erecting eight wind turbines.



"The procurement of the Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane is part of our investment and fleet renewal plan, whereby we are focussing on modern and innovative crane technology," says Mario Aguado. "We must always provide the best possible response to our customers' needs. The fact that we have this crane in our fleet together with the Liebherr models LG 1750, LR 11000, or LR 1600/2-W fills us with pride and shows that we always want to offer our customers the highest quality standards."


Aguado values Liebherr lattice boom cranes for their high lifting capacities, both with and without derrick systems, their versatility, their modern variable boom systems, and their optimized dimensions, which guarantee economical transport. The narrow-track version of the LR 1700-1.0 was launched at the beginning of 2024 and is specially designed for use in wind power. "It's a very specific crane for this task," emphasizes Mario Aguado.

Aguado's new LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane is already proving its capabilities on its first job: during the assembly of eight wind turbines at the Cascante wind farm in Navarra with hub heights of 119 meters.


However, the new 700-tonne-crane is nowhere near its performance limit, as it is designed for the assembly of modern wind turbines with hub heights of up to 170 meters. It offers significantly higher load capacities and hub heights than its predecessor, the LR 1600/2-W. The basis for this is a more powerful basic machine as well as the 3.5-meter-wide H-lattice type sections in the lower area of the main boom, which increase the lateral stability of the entire system. Liebherr also offers the LR 1700-1.0W with a luffing jib. This option was not available for its predecessor.


 LR 1700-1.0W

The Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane is the most powerful narrow-track crane in the Aguado fleet.


The Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W offers more power and a greater lifting height than its predecessor, the LR 1600/2-W. This gives it the best prerequisites for the efficient assembly of modern wind turbines on wind farms. To meet the challenging demands for driving and steering, Liebherr has equipped the crane's new narrow-track travel gear with components from its next larger crane class. In a nutshell: a narrow footprint with high load capacities; is the concept behind the LR 1700-1.0W. The new 700-ton crane is thus the benchmark for narrow-track cranes worldwide. The superstructure and equipment are identical to those of the successful LR 1700-1.0.


Liebherr LR 1700-1.0


The fact that more than half of Grupo Aguado's machinery comes from Liebherr is no coincidence. "Liebherr is the leading manufacturer in the industry and offers outstanding service," says Mario Aguado. The Liebherr fleet at Aguado includes various models of telescopic cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 500 tonnes. The Liebherr LR 1600/2, LR 1600/2W, LR 1700-1.0W , and LR 110000 crawler cranes and the LG 1750 lattice boom crane are available for large tonnages. 


The LG lattice boom mobile crane has the flexibility of a 750 t (850 USt) crawler crane combined with the mobility of a high-speed mobile crane. That means it combines the benefits of these two crane types in a single concept. We use the crane turntable and boom system from the LR 1750 crawler crane for the LG 1750, together with an eight-axle chassis of the very latest design with speed-dependent rear-axle steering. That makes the lattice boom mobile crane ideal for fast erection work for wind power, industrial construction, or infrastructure work.





Transportes y Gruas Aguado was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Madrid. Since then, the company has developed into one of the leading providers of crane work and specialized transport and has opened numerous branches throughout Spain. They offer a comprehensive service throughout Spain, fast response times, and 24-hour customer service. The company began its international expansion in 2019 and currently has branches in France, Portugal, Germany, South Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Peru. The company's field of activity includes logistics, industry, construction, energy, petrochemicals, offshore, and wind power, in which it specializes through its subsidiary Aguado Wind Services SL, which offers turnkey projects including transport, assembly, installation, and maintenance of wind farms.


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