Heavy lifting | Crane Hub Global

Dec 23, 20253 min read

The LTM 1650-8.1 had to be set up directly on the adjacent section of building in order to be able to lift the 87-tonne pipeline bridge onto its reinforced concrete pillars. The ballast radius when swinging was set at 6.40 metres due to the nearby wall and was able to ...

Liebherr mobile cranes construct research facility: “Only possible with the LTM 1650-8.1”

Riga Mainz deploys Liebherr’s LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane to install 87-tonne pipeline bridges at the FAIR research facility in Darmstadt, overcoming extreme space constraints using VarioBallast® technology and advanced lift planning.

Sep 23, 20257 min read

The second in the group: Bracht takes delivery of Liebherr LTM1750-9.1 mobile crane

Franz Bracht Adds Second Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 to Replace Older 700-Tonne Crane

The second in the group: Bracht takes delivery of Liebherr LTM1750-9.1 mobile crane

Aug 14, 20254 min read

Three Liebherr cranes on night shift for bridge construction

Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 Builds Wildlife Bridge Over Swiss Motorway

Affolter Transporte AG deploys its Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane to install massive timber beams for a wildlife crossing over Switzerland’s A1 motorway, completing precision night lifts within strict closure windows.

Aug 4, 20255 min read

Spectacular bridge swap with two Liebherr LR 11000 crawler cranes

Two LR 11000 Models Unload Bridge Sections from a Ship in Tandem Lift

A complex bridge replacement project on Germany’s A42 motorway saw WASEL GmbH deploy multiple Liebherr cranes, including two LR 11000 crawler cranes, to remove an aging concrete pipe bridge and install a modern steel structure. Through precise tandem lifts, advanced logistics, and tight coordination, the project was completed ahead of schedule.

Jul 24, 20257 min read

🚀 Crane Hub Global Is Smoking the Competition, The Time to Join the Lift Revolution Is Now

In today’s crane and rigging landscape, attention is currency—and Crane Hub Global is dominating the conversation. With unmatched reach, record-breaking engagement, and a rapidly growing community of crane professionals, we’re not just elevating the industry—we’re redefining it.

Richter, JenKran, and GuR Saalfeld Take Delivery of New Liebherr Mobile Cranes in Joint Handover

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH and GuR Saalfeld GmbH take delivery of new Liebherr mobile cranes.

Jul 10, 20254 min read

Bragg Crane Powers Wind Future at Gonzaga Ridge Wind Project

Bragg Companies is supporting the Gonzaga Ridge Wind Project at Pacheco State Park by delivering heavy haul and lifting expertise critical to the site’s complex repowering effort, enabling the efficient transport and installation of upgraded wind components in challenging terrain.

Jun 23, 20255 min read

Sarens completes landmark decommissioning project at Wergeland Base

Sarens Sets European Benchmark with Record-Breaking 1,850-Tonne Lift Using Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 at Wergeland Base

Sarens completes a record-breaking offshore decommissioning project at Wergeland Base, lifting 1,850-tonne marine footings using a single LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane and advanced SPMT logistics.

Jun 17, 20255 min read

From Haul to Install: Sterett Crane Powers Precision Bundle Replacement in Houston

Sterett Crane & Rigging Completes Major Bundle Replacement in Houston

Sterett Crane & Rigging completed a critical bundle replacement project for a major industrial client in Houston, Texas, using a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 and LTM 1300. The operation combined heavy haul transport and high-capacity lifting, delivered safely and ahead of schedule.

Heavy Haul & SPMT Transport

Jun 11, 20253 min read

Mastering the Art of Heavy Lifting: Unveiling Triumphs and Challenges in Specialized Transport

Inside Heavy Lifting and Specialised Transport: Where Engineering Meets Human Precision

An in-depth look at the planning, equipment and teamwork behind heavy lifting and specialised transport operations

May 20, 20254 min read

Sarens Deploys 2,500-Tonne Crawler Crane at INEOS Project ONE in Port of Antwerp

Sarens Deploys Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 “Strong Sofie” at INEOS Project ONE Ethane Cracker in Antwerp

Sarens has inaugurated Europe’s largest crawler crane, the Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 “Strong Sofie,” at the INEOS Project ONE construction site in Antwerp. The crane will play a central role in lifting and positioning ultra-heavy modules for the next-generation ethane cracker, a flagship industrial investment designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 50% while strengthening Europe’s chemical manufacturing base.

May 19, 20257 min read

TRIO OF LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANES LIFTS 728-TONNE RAILROAD BRIDGE - VERNAZZA AUTOGRU

Vernazza Autogru Lifts 728-Tonne Rail Bridge Using Tadano Crawler Crane Trio

Vernazza Autogru completed a complex lift in Soave, Italy, using three lattice boom crawler cranes to position a 728-tonne railroad bridge over the Alpone River, with a Tadano CC 68.1250-1 carrying the primary load.

May 8, 20254 min read

Ever Wonder what it Takes to Build a Liebherr LR 13000 in the Field?

May 6, 20252 min read

Flagship for Serbia: RT trans strengthens its fleet with Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1

LTM 1650-8.1 Becomes RT trans’ Most Powerful Mobile Crane

Flagship for Serbia: RT trans strengthens its fleet with Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1

May 5, 20254 min read

Lifting Atlantic Canada’s Energy Future: A.W. Leil Acquires Mega Crane

A.W. Leil Adds Liebherr LG 1750-SX to Support Atlantic Canada’s Clean Energy Growth

Lifting Atlantic Canada’s Energy Future: A.W. Leil Acquires Mega Crane

Maritime & Offshore Lifting

Apr 9, 20255 min read

Liebherr Celebrates Production of Its 2,000th Mobile Harbour Crane

The Liebherr facility in Rostock has achieved a remarkable milestone with the production of its 2,000th LHM.

Mar 19, 20254 min read

Mammoet Executes 6,200-Tonne Load-Out for Landmark Wind-Powered Offshore Platform

Mammoet earns Crane Hub’s Lift of the Month for February 2025 with a complex dual load-out of the 6,200-tonne N05-A offshore platform. Through early engineering, innovative mooring solutions, heavy mobile cranes, and SPMTs, Mammoet enabled faster installation while supporting Europe’s first wind-powered offshore gas platform in the Dutch North Sea.

Project Spotlight

Mar 5, 20257 min read

Second-hand Yet Still First Class: Universal Cranes Adds Refurbished Liebherr LTR 11200 to Fleet

Ehingen (Donau), (Germany), 5 March 2025 – Universal Cranes has enhanced its fleet with a refurbished LTR 11200 crane, showcasing its commit

Mar 5, 20255 min read

Precise Timing at Germany’s Most Renowned Lock: LTM 1650-8.1 Restores Moselle Traffic at Müden

A Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 restores operations at the Müden lock after a critical failure stranded 74 vessels on the Moselle River.