Brasfield & Gorrie Takes Delivery of First Liebherr Crane
Brasfield & Gorrie takes delivery of its first Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane for a bridge modernization project in Memphis.
November 12, 2026 - Brasfield & Gorrie has taken delivery of its first Liebherr crane, an LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane. The delivery marks the beginning of a partnership between the U.S. contractor and Liebherr.
The crane will initially support a bridge modernization project in Memphis, Tennessee, being completed in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The LR 1300.1 SX will provide lifting capacity for the project’s requirements while helping Brasfield & Gorrie carry out operations and limit traffic disruptions.
Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held construction firms in the United States. The company has more than 60 years of experience planning, building, and managing projects across multiple markets.
The LR 1300.1 SX has a maximum lifting capacity of 330 USt (300 t) and a maximum hoist height of approximately 554 feet (169 meters). These specifications make the crawler crane suitable for infrastructure and heavy construction projects.
The crane also includes several assistance systems designed to support operational safety and efficiency. A gradient travel aid assists operators when maneuvering on uneven terrain, while Ground Pressure Visualization displays ground bearing pressure in real time.
For lifting operations on barges, the crane's load moment indicator (LMI) includes integrated barge load charts.
