ST. LOUIS, MO — Spanning over 150 miles from the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, Gateway Dredging & Contracting LLC supplies a variety of operations along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers with sand and sediment as well as construction support utilizing their Liebherr LH 60 C Industry Litronic for optimal material handling.
Under the Missouri sun, the Gateway Dredging team works to move thousands of tons of sand and sediment per day for local construction operations in the St. Louis area. Leveraging the power and strength of the Liebherr LH 60 Material Handling Machine, the team efficiently unloads approximately 500 tons of sand per hour, supporting critical construction projects along the local waterways.
“We have had this machine for a year a half now. The name of the game is uptime, and so far, we have had great success with the Liebherr,” said Terry Bangert, Chief Operating Officer of Gateway Dredging & Contracting.
Established in 2011, Gateway Dredging & Contracting was formed through the partnership of two dredging companies, Limited Leasing Company and Jotori Inc., both of which specialized in supplying materials to dock locations since the 1970s and 80s. Presently, Gateway Dredging & Contracting utilizes a fleet of material handlers to unload sand for multiple operations along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers including river, fine, and low lignite sand. The company also provides construction project support including barge rental and charters, boat charters, and towing assistance, as well as drilling support, painting, and bridge maintenance.
“We run almost every day,” Bangert said. “Maintenance has been easy and friendly. We have also worked with the Central Power staff to keep us running for scheduled maintenance, and so far, it has been a very reliable machine.”
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Liebherr USA Co. offers an extensive dealer network throughout the nation to ensure sales, service, parts, and rentals across the country. Gateway Dredging & Contracting worked closely with Liebherr dealer, Central Power Systems & Services, for both sales and service of their material handler, noting the main criteria when purchasing their machine included both availability and cost.
Central Power Systems & Services provides a wide range of new and used Liebherr earthmoving and material handling technology equipment within the South-Central U.S. including articulated dump trucks, dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, and material handlers.
From drive variants with diesel or electric motors and both mobile and crawler undercarriage options, Liebherr offers customized material handling solutions that combine stability and mobility and are characterized by high reach heights and load capacities. Liebherr material handlers are designed to support efficient handling cycles and emphasize their performance through versatility in applications to meet each customer’s specific needs.
“From an operator standpoint, they like the control system, the hydraulic cab riser, and their viewpoint. They really love that they can see into the hopper and the barge,” Bangert said.
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The Liebherr LH 60 C Material Handling Machine was designed for heavy duty material handling of scrap, timber, and harbor-related operations, making it well suited for Gateway Dredging’s sand operations. The material handling machine is equipped with the patented Liebherr ERC system (energy recovery system), which can contribute to reduced fuel consumption supporting material handling performance and potentially reducing operating costs for Gateway Dredging.
“On this particular project, fuel savings is something that’s got our attention right now,” Bangert said. “There is technology on the Liebherr that makes it more fuel efficient and provides a noticeable fuel burn difference between Liebherr and the competition.”
Liebherr also offers a variety of attachments for material handling machines, ensuring customers are optimally matched to respective options including quick coupling systems, multi-tine grabs, clamshell buckets, sorting grapples, and more.
Whether supporting a construction project or a barge-based application, Gateway Dredging delivers material handling solutions with the Liebherr LH 60 C Material Handling Machine. Engineered for versatility and performance, this machine supports Gateway Dredging to handle demanding operational requirements with precision.
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“It’s a good, solid machine at a fair market price that does the job that we want to do,” Bangert said. “Certainly, in the future, Gateway would look to Liebherr if we had machines or fleet needs. Liebherr would be at the top of our list if we are going to add more equipment to grow our operation.”
