On Prague’s Wenceslas Square, we successfully implemented a demanding technology replacement on a building in Jindřišská Street with the help of our largest crane, the Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1.
The entire event took place in the extremely limited conditions of the very center of Prague, where it was necessary to precisely plan not only the lifts themselves, but also the complete logistics of the entire operation. The implementation included the gradual loading of weights, crane accessories, and the transport of air-conditioning technology so that the crane could be safely installed and fully set up in the minimal space of Wenceslas Square.
A significant part of the preparations was also the assembly of the barriers using the Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 crane, which ensured handling work during the setting up of the main crane. Thanks to the correct coordination of the equipment and the team, it was possible to effectively prepare the entire system for subsequent technology lifts.
Deploying a crane of this size in a densely populated part of the city placed high demands on coordination, safety, and accuracy of individual steps. The entire operation went according to plan – from site preparation through precise lifts to the final installation of the technology and subsequent dismantling of the equipment.
The project confirmed our ability to carry out technically and logistically demanding manipulations in complicated urban conditions and in exposed locations with limited space.
We participated in the implementation of one of the most technically demanding demolitions of highway bridges in the Czech Republic – the gradual demolition of the first half of the Šmejkalka bridge on the D1 highway. The work was carried out with full traffic transferred to the second half of the bridge and at a height of over 40 meters above the valley.
A key part of the implementation was the gradual removal of the bridge’s supporting structure, one by one, cut blocks. These were then carried by heavy mobile cranes Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 and Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1. Individual parts of the structure weighed up to tens of tons, which required maximum precision in handling and thorough coordination of all activities.
In the complicated terrain of the valley, it was necessary to build special work ramps for heavy mobile cranes and demolition equipment, which enabled the safe installation of the equipment and the smooth progress of the work. Another significant technical challenge was the minimum distance between the new structure and the demolished part of the bridge, which in some places was approximately 20 cm. The entire demolition therefore placed extraordinary demands on the precision of execution, planning of individual steps and safety of implementation.
After the completion of the demolition of the bridge segments, the work continued with the use of heavy demolition equipment, including Caterpillar 5080 and Liebherr R954C machines, which ensured the systematic demolition of the pillars and subsequent recycling of the material.
The project also included preserving the historic arch of the bridge, which had to remain undamaged throughout the work. The implementation was thus carried out under constant control and with an emphasis on protecting the existing structures.
We successfully completed the demolition of the first half of the Šmejkalka Bridge thanks to precise preparation, an experienced team of crane operators and machinists, and consistent coordination of all subsequent work in the demanding conditions of highway traffic.
We prepared and carried out an extremely demanding transport of the Tupolev TU-154M aircraft, known as the former “Slovak presidential special”.
We carefully placed the aircraft on a Faymonville modular low-bed trailer and completely secured it for road transport. The set had a total length of approximately 50 meters, which placed high demands on preparation, axle placement and overall stability of the load.
After completing the preparations, we began the transport itself from Bratislava. The set then continued through Slovakia towards Nitra and on to the final destination. Given the dimensions and nature of the load, detailed route planning, coordination of the set’s movement and continuous management of the entire transport in real operation were necessary.
Thanks to the long-term preparation and experience of our team, the entire operation went without complications and the aircraft was successfully transported to Liptovský Mikuláš, where it became part of the exhibition and entertainment area being prepared. The total transport route reached almost 300 kilometers.
The project was one of the technically and logistically very demanding oversized transports, where the precision, coordination and experience of the entire implementation team were key.
On the night of April 13, 2017 we transported our largest demolition machine Catepillar 5080 using the unique modular CombiMAX system from our base in Nučice to Prague Dejvice. The whole rig was 36 meters long, 5 meters wide, 4.75 meters high and weighing 156 tonnes. Thanks to our professional team and thanks to the assistance of the Czech Police, was everything as planned and without any complications.
Photogallery and video from the demolition of an old technically unsuitable bridge on the D4 highway near Příbram.
Dimensions of the bridge’s structure were 55 meters in length and 15 meters in width. The demolition started on Saturday morning, April 25th, the bridge itself was completely demolished during the Saturday night, and finishing works were done on Sunday, April 26th.
On Sunday March 5, 2017 we carried the Václav bell to St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle to be blessed by Cardinal Dominik Duka. From there, the bell was transported to Hradčanské Square, where the transfer to the horse carriage took place. We set up bell by our Liebherr LTM 1030 crane to the tower of St. Havel’s Church after the ceremonial procession through Prague. Transportation was made by a MAN 33.440 with a hydraulic arm.
We have assisted in a traffic accident near the village Rudná. Truck with fully loaded semi-trailer was extricated by our mobile crane Liebherr LTM 1100.
Transport and installation of the Christmas tree for Prague, which was ceremonially cut down in the village of Pecka by using our crane technology.
68 year old spruce with a total height of 34 meters was reduced during Sunday afternoon at the usual 22 meters and anchored to the traditional rig consist of our American truck Kenworth W900B and a special Faymonville semi-trailer.
Unusual cargo could be seen during transport to Prague on this route: Pecka – Jičín – Mladá Boleslav – Horní Počernice, where the rig waited until the next day. Around midnight began the final part of the entire shipment, after which the tree arrived at the Old Town Square at around 2 o’clock in the morning.
Loading of the dismantled former government special TU – 154 for the “Great flight”, in which we are actively involved since 2015. References from previous dismantling of the aircraft can be found in our gallery. Except fuselage we loaded also wings, horizontal and vertical stabiliser, centre wing with landing gear and engine nacelles.
Preparation of the construction new building in Barrandov studio. Work included demolition of old wooden hall and earth works with removal of soil and construction waste.
