Apr 10, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. Liebherr delivered 3 manipulators to the forest complex site of Ust-Ilimsk branch of Ilim Group, Russia. These manipulators employ the latest enhanced grip electronic control system. New machines will work with new SISU tractor and trailer rigs as well as conventional trucks and rail cars, as Ilim Group informed Lesprom Network. Weight-carrying capacity of new manipulators — 7 tons, gripped wood volume — 0,8 square meters, boom reaches 12 meters. The new manipulators will shorten time of wood unloading, which will increase truck efficiency. During the periods when weather related road conditions impede wood delivery, the new manipulators will move wood from storage to chip and other production areas.