Richter, JenKran, and GuR Saalfeld Take Delivery of New Liebherr Mobile Cranes in Joint Handover
- Meagan Wood
- Jul 10, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 1
30-Second Takeaway
Three German crane service providers Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH, and GuR Saalfeld GmbH have jointly taken delivery of new Liebherr cranes at the Ehingen plant. The handover included an LTR 1100, an LTM 1160-5.2, and an LTM 1090-4.2, reinforcing a long-standing partnership network that allows the companies to share resources, personnel, and project capabilities across Saxony and Thuringia.
Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH, and GuR Saalfeld GmbH have strengthened their fleets with new Liebherr cranes following a joint handover at Liebherr’s Ehingen plant. The coordinated delivery highlights both the companies’ close working relationship with each other and their long-term partnership with Liebherr.
The three crane service providers operate within a cooperative contractor network, enabling them to support one another through shared planning, equipment deployment, and manpower an approach that enhances flexibility, sustainability, and customer responsiveness.
Partnership Network Built on Cooperation
The collaboration between the three companies has been in place for many years and is rooted in a partnership-first philosophy.
“Everyone contributes their expertise together instead of against each other,” explained Matthias Richter of Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH.
Walter Weise of JenKran GmbH, part of the Schwerlast Weise Group, emphasized the operational advantages
“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.”
For smaller and mid-sized operators, the network expands capabilities without unnecessary duplication of assets. Jan Freitag of GuR Saalfeld added
“By working together, we can offer our customers a broader portfolio and respond flexibly to requirements.”
New Cranes for Diverse Applications
Each company selected a crane tailored to its specific operational focus:
Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH – LTR 1100 The telescopic crawler crane will be used as:
A set-up crane for large mobile and crawler cranes
An auxiliary crane for wind turbine pre-assembly
A solution for off-road and infrastructure construction sites
JenKran GmbH – LTM 1160-5.2 Replacing an older 130-tonne Grove crane, the new 5-axle Liebherr will:
Serve as a flexible taxi crane
Support tower crane assembly
Handle a wide range of industrial and construction lifts
GuR Saalfeld GmbH – LTM 1090-4.2 The compact 90-tonne mobile crane:
Replaces a 70-tonne model
Closes the capacity gap to a 160-tonne crane in the fleet
Offers a 60-metre telescopic boom with higher lifting capacity
Is particularly well suited for rural and space-restricted sites
Long-Standing Trust in Liebherr
All three companies have relied on Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes for many years. Their continued investment is driven by:
Proven crane performance and reliability
Fast spare parts availability
Strong technical support
Long-term product value
The joint crane handover in Ehingen serves as a clear signal of customer loyalty and confidence in Liebherr’s crane technology.
About Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH
Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, based in Leipzig, provides crane, heavy lift, and transport services for industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects across Germany. The company specializes in complex lifts, wind energy support, and heavy-duty applications.
About JenKran GmbH
JenKran GmbH, headquartered in Jena and part of the Schwerlast Weise Group, delivers mobile crane services, tower crane assembly, and specialized lifting solutions throughout central Germany.
Learn More🔗 https://www.jenkran.de
About GuR Saalfeld GmbH
GuR Saalfeld GmbH is a regional crane and transport provider serving Thuringia and surrounding areas, focusing on flexible mobile crane solutions for construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers.
Learn More🔗 https://www.gur-saalfeld.de
About Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile and crawler cranes, producing machines ranging from 35-tonne two-axle cranes to heavy-duty cranes with capacities of up to 1,200 tonnes, as well as lattice boom crawler cranes rated up to 3,000 tonnes.
Learn More🔗 https://www.liebherr.com
About the Liebherr Group
Founded in 1949, the Liebherr Group is a family-owned technology company operating more than 150 companies worldwide. Liebherr develops advanced solutions across construction machinery, mining, aerospace, and industrial technology, generating more than €14 billion in annual revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cranes were delivered in the joint handover?
An LTR 1100 telescopic crawler crane, an LTM 1160-5.2, and an LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane.
Why did the companies take delivery together?
They operate within a long-standing partnership network, sharing resources, personnel, and project planning.
What applications will the LTR 1100 be used for?
Large crane setup, wind turbine pre-assembly, and off-road infrastructure projects.
Why did JenKran select the LTM 1160-5.2?
It replaces an older 130-tonne crane and offers flexibility for tower crane assembly and taxi crane work
What role does the LTM 1090-4.2 play for GuR Saalfeld?
It replaces a smaller crane while closing the performance gap to a larger 160-tonne unit.
Why do all three companies continue to choose Liebherr?
High product quality, reliable service, fast spare parts supply, and long-term trust.
