290 HC

TO W ER C R AN E

NOTE! See hook height charts inside.

Long tower section

40'-9"
12.42m

Standard 290 HC tower sections

Base tower section

9 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 122'-3" (37.3m)

40'-9"
12.42m
16'-3"
4.95m

Standard 550 HC tower sections

9 x 19'-0" (5.8m) = 171'-0" (52.2m)

Standard 550 HC tower sections

630 EC-H Base section

Configuration I
with 290 HC/550 HC/630 EC-H Tower

Configuration III
with 290 HC Tower
max. 188 ft (57.3m) HUH on concrete foundation
max. 190 ft (57.9m) HUH on undercarriage

FREESTANDING
27'-11"
8.5m

8 x 19'-0" (5.8m) = 152'-3" (46.4m)

630 EC-H Undercarriage

32'-10" (10.0m) Gauge

290 HC Undercarriage
19'-8" (6.0m) Gauge

(travelling and stationary)

550HC Undercarriage
32'-10" (10.0m) Gauge

27'-11"
8.5m

40'-9"
12.42m

8'-0"
2.45m

Long tower section

Standard 290 HC tower sections

Base tower section

40'-9"
12.42m

10 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 135'-10" (41.4m)

40'-9"
12.42m

Standard 290 HC tower sections

7 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 95'-1" (28.98m)

290HC/550HC
Transition

19'-0"
5.8m

7'-7"
2.3m

19'-0"
5.8m

290HC/550HC
Transition

Standard 290 HC tower sections

7 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 95'-1" (28.98m)

230 ft (70.0m)

Configuration II
with 290 HC/550 HC Tower
max. 297 ft (90.6m) HUH on concrete foundation
max. 324 ft (98.7m) HUH on undercarriage

max. 319 ft (97.1m) HUH on concrete foundation

max. 346 ft (105.3m) HUH on undercarriage

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Configurations

290 HC

5.8m

8'-5"

28'-9"

8.77m

19'-0"

2.56m

Jib Tip Radius: 234'-3" (71.4m)

74'-6"
22.7m

230 ft (70.0m)
Jib Tip Radius: 217'-10" (66.4m)

6,615 lbs
3 000 kg

10 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 135'-10" (41.4m)

Standard 290 HC tower sections

58'-1"
17.7m

197 ft (60.0m)
Jib Tip Radius: 185'-0" (56.4m)

10,580 lbs
4 800 kg

158 ft (48.3m)
Jib Tip Radius: 146'-8" (44.7m)

13,010 lbs
5 900 kg

142 ft (43.3m)

40'-9"

12.42m

Base Tower Section

Jib Tip Radius: 108'-3" (33.0m)

FREESTANDING
19,400 lbs
8 800 kg

Hook Height
ft
79.3
98.3
117.3
136.4
155.4
174.4
193.4
212.5
231.5
250.5
264.1
277.7
291.3
304.9
318.4
332.0
345.6

m
24.2
30.0
35.8
41.6
47.4
53.2
59.0
64.8
70.6
76.4
80.5
84.6
88.8
92.9
97.1
101.2
105.3

No. of
Tower
Hook Height
Tower Configuration Concrete Foundation
Elements
II
ft
m
1
550 HC STS 31.0 9.4
2
550 HC STS 50.0 15.2
3
550 HC STS 69.0 21.0
4
550 HC STS 88.1 26.8
5
550 HC STS 107.1 32.6
6
550 HC STS 126.1 38.4
7
550 HC STS 145.1 44.2
8
550 HC STS 164.2 50.0
9
550 HC STS 183.2 55.8
10
Transition 202.2 61.6
11 290 HC STS 215.8 65.8
12 290 HC STS 229.4 69.9
13 290 HC STS 243.0 74.1
14 290 HC STS 256.6 78.2
15 290 HC STS 270.1 82.3
16 290 HC STS 283.7 86.5
17 290 HC STS 1 297.3 90.6

24,250 lbs
11 000 kg
Hook Height
10m Undercarriage

ft
57.5
76.6
95.6
114.6
133.7
152.7
171.7
190.7
209.8
228.7
242.4
256.0
269.6
283.1
296.7
310.3
323.9

m
17.5
23.3
29.1
34.9
40.7
46.5
52.3
58.1
63.9
69.7
73.9
78.0
82.2
86.3
90.4
94.6
98.7

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(stationary)
IMPORTANT! Please consult crane's
operation manual before erecting,
operating and dismantling crane.

104 ft (31.7m)

HOOK HEIGHTS

NOTE! Consult Morrow for specific

information regarding alternate foundation details, dimensions, reaction
forces and slab opening requirements.

15,430 lbs
7 000 kg

120 ft (36.7m)

10"
265mm

10m Undercarriage

9,040 lbs
4 100 kg

180 ft (55.0m)
Jib Tip Radius: 163'-1" (49.7m)

Jib Tip Radius: 124'-8" (38.0m)

No. of
Tower
Hook Height
Tower Configuration Concrete Foundation
Elements
I
ft
m
1
630 EC-H BS 52.3 15.9
2
550 HC STS 71.3 21.7
3
550 HC STS 90.4 27.5
4
550 HC STS 109.4 33.3
5
550 HC STS 128.4 39.1
6
550 HC STS 147.4 44.9
7
550 HC STS 166.5 50.7
8
550 HC STS 185.5 56.5
9
550 HC STS 204.5 62.3
10
Transition 223.6 68.1
11 290 HC STS 237.1 72.2
12 290 HC STS 250.7 76.4
13 290 HC STS 264.3 80.6
14 290 HC STS 277.9 84.7
15 290 HC STS 291.5 88.8
16 290 HC STS 305.1 93.0
17 290 HC STS 1 318.6 97.1

7,715 lbs
3 500 kg

NOTE! See hook height charts below.

213 ft (65.0m)
Jib Tip Radius: 201'-5" (61.4m)

No. of
Tower
Hook Height
Tower Configuration Concrete Foundation
Sections
III
ft
m
0
290 HC BTS 52.2 15.9
1
290 HC STS 65.8 20.1
2
290 HC STS 79.4 24.2
3
290 HC STS 93.0 28.3
4
290 HC STS 106.6 32.5
5
290 HC STS 120.2 36.6
6
290 HC STS 133.7 40.8
7
290 HC STS 147.3 44.9
8
290 HC STS 160.9 49.0
9
290 HC STS 174.5 53.2
10 290 HC STS 3 188.1 3 57.3 3

Hook Height
6m Undercarriage

ft
67.6
81.2
94.8
108.4
121.9
135.5
149.1
162.7
176.3
189.9 2

m
20.6
24.8
28.9
33.0
37.2
41.3
45.5
49.6
53.7
57.9 2

NOTE! Alternate tower combinations possible. Contact

Morrow for additional information.

Remove top climbing unit from crane prior to operating crane at maximum
hook height.

Lower top climbing unit to base of crane prior to operating crane at maximum
hook height [190 ft (57.9m)].

Lower top climbing unit to base of crane prior to operating crane at maximum
hook height [188 ft (57.3m)].

290 HC

16'-5"
5.0m

43'-8" min.
13.3m min.

Hydraulic bottom
climbing unit

BOTTOM CLIMBING
with 290 HC Tower Sections
(inside structure)

NOTE! If hook height exceeds 330 ft

(100m), the number of tower sections above
the uppermost tie-in location MUST be reduced by 1 tower section.

*Lower the top climbing unit to the uppermost tie-in prior to operating crane at
maximum hook height.

[Site conditions
dependent]

Centerline
of Crane

Face of
Structure

Anchor shoe

4 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 54'-4" (16.56m) min.

149'-3"
45.5m

13'-7"
4.14m
7'-7"
2.3m

*Hydraulic Top
Climbing Unit

7 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 95'-1" (28.98m) max.

4'-4"
1.33m

7'-10" (2.4m)
Min. hook position

9 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 122'-3" (37.3m)

9 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 122'-3" (37.26m) max.*

Configurations

Tie-In
Assembly

8'-6" (2.59m) min.

18'-0" (5.5m) max.

6'-6"
1.98m

9'-

2"

6'-6"
1.98m

Reinforcing
steel each way

2.8

Plan View

FOUNDATION DETAILS
with 290 HC Base Tower
(on concrete slab)

TIE-IN ASSEMBLY
(Plan View)

Connection plate
by contractor

1 x 40'-9" (12.42m) + 3 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 81'-6" (24.84m) min.

Tie-in
Struts

Foundation
anchors (4)

1 x 40'-9" (12.42m) + 7 x 13'-7" (4.14m) = 135'-10" (41.42m) max.

Reinforcing
steel each way

Elevation

Direction of jib
when climbing.

281 HC base
tower section

[Site conditions
dependent]

Tie-in collar

NOTE! The tie-in assembly shown is an example of a typical installation. Please note,
however, that factors determining the installation of tie-in assemblies may vary due to
project specific criteria. Contact Morrow for
information regarding dimensions, reaction
TOP CLIMBING
forces, tie-in locations and slab opening
requirements.
with 290 HC Tower Sections

(tied to structure)

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Radius and Capacities

Tower Crane Model 290 HC
2-Part Line
Hook
Radius

2-Part Line
Max Capacity Radius

ft
m

230 ft
70.0m

22,045 lbs 86 ft
10 000 kg 26.2m

lbs 22,045 22,045 22,045 20,955 17,747 16,643 14,958 13,672 12,280 11,495 10,737 9,833 9,105 8,534 8,135 7,319 6,615
kg 10 000 10 000 10 000 9 505 8 050 7 549 6 785 6 201 5 570 5 214 4 870 4 460 4 130 3 871 3 690 3 320 3 000

213 ft
65.0m

22,045 lbs 89 ft
10 000 kg 27.3m

lbs 22,045 22,045 22,045 21,922 18,563 17,424 15,675 14,319 12,875 12,067 11,266 10,340 9,590 8,975 8,576 7,715
kg 10 000 10 000 10 000 9 943 8 420 7 903 7 110 6 495 5 840 5 474 5 110 4 690 4 350 4 071 3 890 3 500

197 ft
60.0m

26,455 lbs 79 ft
12 000 kg 24.1m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,132 22,897 19,445 18,253 16,424 15,033 13,514 12,688 11,861 10,882 10,097 9,469 9,040
kg 12 000 12 000 11 853 10 386 8 820 8 280 7 450 6 819 6 130 5 755 5 380 4 936 4 580 4 295 4 100

180 ft
55.0m

26,455 lbs 82 ft
12 000 kg 25.0m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,455 23,944 20,305 19,061 17,174 15,712 14,154 13,274 12,412 11,402 10,580
kg 12 000 12 000 12 000 10 861 9 210 8 646 7 790 7 127 6 420 6 021 5 630 5 172 4 800

158 ft
48.3m

26,455 lbs 85 ft
12 000 kg 26.0m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,455 24,987 21,219 19,932 17,957 16,435 14,815 13,904 13,010
kg 12 000 12 000 12 000 11 334 9 625 9 041 8 145 7 455 6 720 6 307 5 900

142 ft
43.3m

26,455 lbs 88 ft
12 000 kg 26.9m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,455 25,979 22,068 20,737 18,695 17,124 15,430
kg 12 000 12 000 12 000 11 784 10 010 9 406 8 480 7 767 7 000

120 ft
36.7m

26,455 lbs 91 ft
12 000 kg 27.8m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,455 26,455 22,906 21,522 19,400

kg 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 10 390 9 762 8 800

104 ft
31.7m

26,455 lbs 96 ft
12 000 kg 29.3m

lbs 26,455 26,455 26,455 26,455 24,250

kg 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 11 000

Capacity

60
18.3

70
21.3

80
24.4

26,455 lbs
12 000 kg

90
27.4

110
33.5

104
31.7

130
39.6

120
36.7

142
43.3

150
45.7

158
48.3

180
55.0

190
58.0

197
60.0

213
65.0

230
70.0

24,250 lbs
11 000 kg

24,000 lbs/10 885 kg

21,000 lbs/9 525 kg

170
51.8

2-Part Line
22,045 lbs
10 000 kg

19,400 lbs
8 800 kg

18,000 lbs/8 165 kg

15,430 lbs
7 000 kg

15,000 lbs/6 805 kg

13,010 lbs
5 900 kg
10,580 lbs
4 800 kg

12,000 lbs/5 445 kg

9,040 lbs
4 100 kg

9,000 lbs/4 080 kg

7,715 lbs
3 500 kg

6,615 lbs
3 000 kg

6,000 lbs/2 720 kg

3,000 lbs/1 360 kg

Jib Radius

0
in feet 60
in meters 18.3

70
21.3

80
24.4

90
27.4

104
31.7

120
36.7

130
39.6

142
43.3

158
48.3

170
51.8

180
55.0

197
60.0

213
65.0

230
70.0

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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Tower Crane Model 290 HC

Hoist Speed and Capacity

Hoist Unit

2-Part Line

WiW291RX040

108 hp (80 kW) AC hoist unit

4-speed gearbox
Electromagnetic gear shifting
Eddy current brake

3L-275

Capacity

Line Speed

Line Speed

Gear

Capacity

1
2
3
4

up to 26,455 lbs

105 fpm

up to 12 000 kg @ 32 m/min

up to 15,650 lbs

200 fpm

up to 7 100 kg @ 61 m/min

up to 9,260 lbs

312 fpm

up to 4 200 kg @ 95 m/min

up to 4,520 lbs

555 fpm

up to 2 050 kg @ 169 m/min

NOTE! Capacities and line speeds indicated will vary depending on the amount of hoist rope installed. This crane model may be equipped with a hoist unit other than that
specified in the data above. To verify, check the serial number of the crane and refer to the Liebherr 290 HC Operation Manual for additional information.

Motor Information
Drive Unit

Horsepower

Kilowatts

7.4 hp

5.5 kW

Swing (fluid coupling)

2 x 6.7 hp

2 x 5.0 kW

Traveling (fluid coupling)

2 x 10 hp

2 x 7.5 kW

Trolley

Speed
26 - 52 - 164 - 312 fpm

0.7 rpm
98 fpm

Power Requirements
480 V 3-phase 60 Hz 225 Amperes

Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For additional information, contact Morrow Equipment.

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8 - 16 - 50 - 95 m/min

30.0 m/min

Component List
Dimensions
LxWxH

Weight

Description

29'-3" x 5'-5" x 6'-1"

8.9m x 1.65m x 1.85m

6,000 lbs
2 720 kg

Jib Section
#611

20'-7" x 9'-0" x 8'-9"

6.27m x 2.74m x 2.67m

20,300 lbs
9 210 kg

Jib Section
#621

14'-8" x 9'-0" x 8'-9"

4.47m x 2.74m x 2.67m

11,925 lbs
5 410 kg

Jib Section
#633

6'-6" x 9'-0" x 7'-9"

1.98m x 2.74m x 2.36m

8,375 lbs
3 800 kg

Jib Section
#634

8'-6" x 15'-10" x 7'-0"

2.59m x 4.83m x 2.13m

17,420 lbs
7 900 kg

Jib Section
#622

27'-9" x 5'-10" x 5'-7"

8.46m x 1.77m x 1.7m

4,760 lbs
2 160 kg

Jib Section
#632

17'-2" x 5'-10" x 5'-7"

5.23m x 1.77m x 1.7m

4,000 lbs
1 815 kg

Jib Section
#631

27'-7" x 8'-0" x 5'-7"

8.41m x 2.44m x 1.7m

6,200 lbs
2 800 kg

Jib Section
#641

Description
Tower Top

H
L

Slewing Assembly
(Complete) 1

Slewing Assembly
Upper Part 2

Slewing Assembly
Lower Part 3

H
W

Hoist Unit with Frame 4

108 hp (80 kW)

H
W

Counterjib Section #1
(Inner)

H
L

Counterjib Section #2
(Intermediate)

H
W

Counterjib Section #3
(Outer)

H
L

Counterjib A 5

290 HC

54'-8" x 8'-0" x 5'-7"

12,500 lbs
3.16.67m x 2.44m x 1.7mm 5 670 kg

H
L

Counterjib B 6

H
L

Counterweight
Block A

Counterweight
Block B

Base Tower Section

290 HC

Long Tower Section

290 HC

Standard Tower Section

290 HC

H
W

Transition Section
290HC/550HC

Standard Tower Section

550 HC

Bottom Climbing Unit

w/hydraulics

H
W

Tie-in Collar
290 HC

H
W

Dimensions
LxWxH

Weight

39'-0" x 6'-1" x 6'-4"

111.89m x 1.85m x 1.92m

6,950 lbs
3 150 kg

39'-5" x 5'-4" x 6'-2"

112.02m x 1.63m x 1.87m

4,870 lbs
2 210 kg

17'-7" x 5'-4" x 6'-2"

5.36m x 1.63m x 1.87m

2,040 lbs
925 kg

34'-0" x 5'-4" x 6'-1"

10.36m x 1.63m x 1.86m

4,110 lbs
1 865 kg

39'-5" x 5'-5" x 6'-1"

12.02m x 1.65m x 1.86m

4,565 lbs
2 070 kg

23'-1" x 5'-4" x 6'-1"

7.03m x 1.63m x 1.86m

2,240 lbs
1 015 kg

39'-5" x 5'-4" x 6'-1"

12.02m x 1.63m x 1.86m

2,850 lbs
1 290 kg

7'-4" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

2.24m x 1.85m x 2.08m

730 lbs
330 kg

Jib Assembly 7
230-ft (70.0m)

231'-0" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

570.4m x 1.85m x 2.08m

32,405 lbs
14 700 kg

71'-1" x 8'-0" x 5'-7"

21.67m x 2.44m x 1.7m

16,500 lbs
7 485 kg

Jib Assembly 7
213-ft (65.0m)

214'-7" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

65.4m x 1.85m x 2.08m

29,980 lbs
13 600 kg

4'-4" x 11" x 8'-1"

1.32m x 0.28 x 2.46m

4,960 lbs
2 250 kg

Jib Assembly 7
197-ft (60.0m)

198'-2" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

60.4m x 1.85m x 2.08m

27,560 lbs
12 500 kg

4'-4" x 11" x 5'-4"

1.32m x 0.28 x 1.63m

3,195 lbs
1 450 kg

Jib Assembly 7
180-ft (55.0m)

181'-9" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

55.4m x 1.85m x 2.08m

24,690 lbs
11 200 kg

40'-9" x 7'-7" x 7'-7"

12.42m x 2.3m x 2.3m

17,505 lbs
7 940 kg

Jib Assembly 7
158-ft (48.3m)

159'-11" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

48.7m x 1.85m x 2.08m

22,485 lbs
10 200 kg

40'-9" x 7'-7" x 7'-7"

12.42m x 2.3m x 2.3m

12,170 lbs
5 520 kg

Jib Assembly 7
142-ft (43.3m)

143'-6" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

43.8m x 1.85m x 2.08m

21,605 lbs
9 800 kg

13'-7" x 7'-7" x 7'-7"

4.14m x 2.3m x 2.3m

5,025 lbs
2 280 kg

Jib Assembly 7
120-ft (36.7m)

121'-8" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

37.1m x 1.85m x 2.08m

19,400 lbs
8 800 kg

20'-7" x 8'-5" x 8'-5"

6.28m x 2.57m x 2.57m

13,050 lbs
5 920 kg

Jib Assembly 7
104-ft (31.7m)

105'-3" x 6'-1" x 6'-10"

32.1m x 1.85m x 2.08m

16,315 lbs
7 400 kg

20'-7" x 8'-0" x 8'-0"

6.28m x 2.44m x 2.44m

13,340 lbs
6 050 kg

Top Climbing Unit

w/hydraulics

27'-6" x 9'-2" x 8'-10"

8.38m x 2.79m x 2.69m

16,535 lbs
7 500 kg

16'-5" x 7'-6" x 7'-10"

5.0m x 2.28m x 2.4m

13,200 lbs
5 990 kg

Hook Block

2'-0" x 1'-7" x 3'-9"

0.62m x 0.48m x 1.14m

1,345 lbs
610 kg

10'-10" x 1'-3" x 10'-1"

3.29m x 0.39m x 3.08m

4,850 lbs
2 200 kg

Trolley

6'-2" x 6'-0" x 3'-11"

1.89m x 1.83m x 1.2m

835 lbs
380 kg

H
W

H
L

W
H

NOTE: Weights and dimensions are approximate. Scale components before lifting.
1

2
3
4
5
6
7

Includes operators cab, swing motors, slewing ring, ring support and 4 climbing shoes. Two climbing shoes are detachable; deduct 100 lbs (45 kg) each. Dimensions above are without
detachable climbing shoes.
Includes operators cab and swing motors.
Includes slewing ring, ring support and 4 climbing shoes. Two climbing shoes are detachable; deduct 100 lbs (45 kg) each. Dimensions above are without detachable climbing shoes.
Includes 108 hp (80 kW) hoist unit, electrical panel and handrails. Does not include wire rope.
Includes counterjib sections #1, #3, pendant bars and handrails. Counterjib A is required for jibs 158 ft (48.3m) and shorter.
Includes counterjib sections #1, #2, #3, pendant bars and handrails. Counterjib B is required for jibs 180 ft (55.0m) and longer.
Includes jib sections, pendant bars, pendant bar connecting pins and plates, trolley drive unit, trolley wire rope and trolley.

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