Is the 5-axle Tadano AC 5.120-1 more profitable than the Liebherr 4-axle equivalent?
The Tadano AC 5.120-1's profitability depends on your job mix - it offers better highway mobility but higher axle costs than Liebherr's LTM 1120-4.1.
The Tadano AC 5.120-1 provides distinct advantages in highway transportation with its 5-axle configuration allowing faster mobilization between job sites without permits in most jurisdictions. This reduces transportation costs and increases billable hours compared to the Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1, which requires more frequent permits despite similar lifting capacity.
Remember: "5 axes = Highway nice, but 4 axes = Lower taxes" (Tadano vs Liebherr trade-off)
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