Liebherr Tower Cranes and Tenstar Expand Partnership to Advance Crane Operator Training
- Meagan Wood
- Apr 16
- 4 min read
30-Second Takeaway
Liebherr Tower Cranes has officially expanded its partnership with Tenstar Simulation to include tower crane training simulators. Announced at Conexpo 2026 in Las Vegas, the collaboration introduces realistic training environments for Liebherr tower cranes, helping operators develop skills safely and efficiently while reducing training costs and machine downtime.
Liebherr Tower Cranes Expands Partnership with Tenstar Simulation
Liebherr Tower Cranes has officially expanded its collaboration with Swedish simulator specialist Tenstar Simulation to further develop digital crane operator training solutions.
The agreement was formally signed during Conexpo 2026 in Las Vegas, marking another major milestone in Liebherr’s ongoing digital training strategy.
The expanded partnership now includes Liebherr tower cranes within the Tenstar simulation ecosystem, following earlier collaborations involving Liebherr earthmoving equipment and crawler and mobile cranes.
At the official signing ceremony were:
Marco Guariglia, Managing Director Sales, Liebherr Tower Cranes
Freddy Lund, CEO, Tenstar Simulation
The partnership aims to improve operator safety, training accessibility, and workforce development while reducing operational training costs for customers worldwide.
Simulator-Based Crane Training Becomes a Strategic Industry Priority
The construction industry continues to face growing challenges related to skilled labour shortages and crane operator qualification.
Training on Real Cranes Remains Expensive and Time-Consuming
Traditional training using live tower cranes often requires:
Extended machine downtime
Dedicated training sites
Higher operating costs
Increased safety considerations
Liebherr said simulator-based training provides a practical and scalable alternative for preparing new operators before they enter active construction environments.
Controlled Training Environments Improve Safety and Efficiency
The Tenstar simulator platform enables trainees to practise:
Basic crane operation
Construction site procedures
Lifting operations
Coordination tasks
All training takes place in a fully controlled and risk-free environment. The company said this approach significantly reduces the number of training hours required on actual tower cranes, lowering the overall cost of qualification programmes while improving operational readiness.
Tenstar Simulator Replicates Real Liebherr Tower Crane Operation
The Tenstar simulation platform creates a highly realistic 4D training environment designed to replicate the behaviour and operation of actual Liebherr tower cranes.
Initial Training Package Includes Two Liebherr Tower Crane Models
The first software package developed under the agreement includes training scenarios specifically designed for:
Liebherr 370 EC-B
Liebherr 620 HC-L
Both cranes are widely used on global:
Building construction projects
Residential developments
Infrastructure projects
The simulation environment mirrors real-world crane behaviour, operating logic, and lifting controls to prepare operators for live site conditions.
Rapid-Deployment Cranes and Assistance Systems to Follow
Liebherr confirmed that future simulator developments will also include:
Rapid-deployment cranes
Advanced crane assistance systems
Additional Liebherr crane models
The company said the modular design of the Tenstar platform allows new training environments and machine types to be integrated without replacing existing hardware.
Future Multi-Machine Training Scenarios Planned
One of the long-term goals of the partnership is the development of collaborative simulator-based construction site training.
Networked Simulators Could Replicate Real Jobsite Coordination
The Tenstar platform supports multi-machine simulation environments where several simulators can operate together simultaneously.
This creates opportunities for:
Team-based lifting exercises
Site coordination training
Multi-operator communication scenarios
Realistic construction workflow simulations
Liebherr believes this capability could significantly improve operator preparedness for increasingly complex construction projects.
Liebherr Continues Investing in Workforce Development and Digital Training
Liebherr described the partnership as part of a broader long-term investment in operator competence and workforce development.
Digital Training Supports Customers Throughout Equipment Lifecycle
According to Liebherr, the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to supporting customers beyond equipment delivery by improving:
Training quality
Operator competency
Safety standards
Operational efficiency
The company said digital training technologies will continue playing a growing role in the future of construction equipment operations worldwide.
About Tenstar Simulation
Tenstar Simulation is a Sweden-based developer of advanced machine simulator training solutions for the construction, transport, and industrial sectors. The company specialises in realistic simulation systems designed to improve operator training, safety, and productivity.
Tenstar’s modular simulation platform supports multiple equipment categories and allows scalable training environments tailored to industry requirements.
About Liebherr
Founded in 1949, the Liebherr Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and heavy lifting equipment. The company produces a broad portfolio of cranes, earthmoving machinery, mining equipment, and industrial technologies serving infrastructure, energy, logistics, and construction industries worldwide.
Liebherr Tower Cranes is internationally recognised for developing innovative tower crane technologies, digital solutions, and advanced lifting systems for modern construction projects.
Website:https://www.liebherr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the partnership between Liebherr and Tenstar?
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Tenstar Simulation have expanded their partnership to develop advanced tower crane operator training simulators.
Where was the partnership agreement announced?
The agreement was officially signed during Conexpo 2026 in Las Vegas.
Which Liebherr tower cranes are included in the first simulator package?
The initial simulator package includes training scenarios for the Liebherr 370 EC-B and Liebherr 620 HC-L tower cranes.
Why is simulator-based crane training important?
Simulator training allows crane operators to practise lifting operations and site procedures safely while reducing training costs, machine downtime, and operational risks.
What future developments are planned for the simulator platform?
Future developments include rapid-deployment cranes, crane assistance systems, and multi-machine collaborative training environments.
