Liebherr crane trio for business network
- cranehub
- Jul 10
- 3 min read
– Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH and GuR Saalfeld GmbH take delivery of new Liebherr mobile cranes
– The handover of an LTR 1100, an LTM 1160-5.2 and an LTM 1090-4.2 takes place jointly at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen
– Companies maintain a partnership network
Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH and GuR Saalfeld GmbH have jointly taken delivery of new Liebherr cranes at the Ehingen plant. The companies maintain a partnership network in which they share resources and support each other. The three new mobile cranes offer modern technology and high flexibility for various applications. The handover emphasises the companies' long-standing customer loyalty and close relationship with Liebherr.
Ehingen (Donau), (Germany), 10 July 2025 – Three crane service providers from Saxony and Thuringia are relying on new technology from Liebherr: Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH from Leipzig, JenKran GmbH from Jena and GuR Saalfeld GmbH have each taken delivery of a new crane. The equipment – an LTR 1100, an LTM 1160-5.2 and an LTM 1090-4.2 – was handed over jointly at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen.
The companies have been working together in a contractor network for many years. The focus here is on a partnership approach. Matthias Richter from Richter Kran und Schwerlast explains: ‘Everyone contributes their expertise – together instead of against each other.’ Walter Weise from JenKran, a company in the Schwerlast Weise Group, also sees clear advantages in the cooperation: “You can rely on dependable partners. Whoever is closer to the construction site takes care of planning and deployment. This saves resources and is sustainable. If necessary, we even support each other with personnel.” The network offers additional opportunities for smaller companies. Jan Freitag from GuR Saalfeld says: ‘By working together, we can offer our customers a broader portfolio and respond flexibly
to requirements.’
Wide range of applications for new cranes
The new LTR 1100 telescopic crawler crane from Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH will be used in the future as a set-up crane for large cranes, as an auxiliary crane for the pre-assembly of wind turbines, and for off-road work on infrastructure construction sites. JenKran is replacing an older Grove 130-tonne crane with the LTM 1160-5.2. The new addition takes on tasks such as the assembly of tower cranes and can be used as a flexible taxi crane. GuR Saalfeld has added the LTM 1090-4.2 to its fleet. The compact 90-tonne crane replaces a 70-tonne crane and closes the performance gap to the 160-tonne crane. Despite its compact dimensions, it offers a higher lifting capacity and a 60-metre telescopic boom – Ideal for operations in rural areas.
Long-standing customer relationships
All three companies have relied on Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes for many years. The close co-operation is based on mutual trust, high product quality, and reliable service that sets standards in the industry. The partners also value the manufacturer’s ability to react quickly when it comes to spare parts supply and technical support. The joint crane handover in Ehingen is an expression of this established relationship and a clear commitment to technology ‘Made in Germany’.
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is a leading manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes. Its range of mobile cranes extends from 2-axle 35-tonne cranes to heavy-duty cranes with a lifting capacity of 1,200 tonnes and a 9-axle chassis. Its lattice boom cranes on mobile or crawler travel gear deliver lifting capacities of up to 3,000 tonnes. With universal boom systems and extensive auxiliary equipment, they can be seen in action on construction sites throughout the world. The Ehingen site has a workforce of 5,000. An extensive, global service network guarantees the high availability of Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes. In 2024, the company achieved revenues of Euro 3.19 billion at its Liebherr plant in Ehingen.
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product portfolio. The company is one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. It also provides high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The Liebherr Group includes over 150 companies across all continents. In 2024, it employed more than 50,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over 14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in the southern German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller. Since then, the employees have been pursuing the goal of achieving
continuous technological innovation, and bringing industry-leading solutions to its customers.
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