Excavated aggregates including crushed stone, sand and gravel are vital in constructing and updating aging infrastructure. Vulcan Materials Company has been utilizing the Liebherr HS 8300.2 duty cycle crawler crane to excavate material at the company’s Fort Myers, Fla., quarry – one of the largest quarries – to be deployed throughout the state for essential construction.
“We have a fair amount of similar Liebherr machine models with minor changes, so integrating the HS 8300.2 was a seamless choice,” said Jason Jowers, area operations manager, Florida, Vulcan Materials. “Given the size and longevity of this mine, any operational downtime can lead to significant costs and disruptions. The Liebherr HS 8300.2 duty cycle crawler crane not only meets the project’s requirements but also upholds the high standards essential for the mine’s overall success.”
To ensure efficient operation and high-performance production, the Liebherr HS 8300.2 dragline offers the Vulcan team high material handling capacity, enabling faster and more cost-effective extraction of raw materials. Especially noteworthy is the new, widened cab of the excavator, which significantly improves operator comfort and visibility.
The HS 8300.2 is one of the largest duty cycle crawler cranes worldwide. This powerful machine is designed for material handling and can be operated with dragline buckets and different grabs with enormous volume capacity. The steel fabrication is designed to extend the service life of the machine, which is ideal for the dynamic applications performed at the Fort Myers site.
To further increase performance, the hydraulic crawler crane is equipped with the innovative hybrid drive Pactronic that uses surplus energy. This increases the turnover performance significantly and reduces fuel consumption at the same time. These innovations not only increase productivity but also promote sustainable resource use and enhance safety onsite.