More safety on the road: Liebherr wins ESTA Award in the Safety category
- cranehub
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
– Liebherr is the first mobile crane manufacturer to introduce driver assistance systems
– Safety is Liebherr's top priority
– Protection of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists
The winners of the ESTA Awards of Excellence 2025 were announced at an awards ceremony in Munich on 10 April. Liebherr was honoured in the Safety category for the introduction of driver assistance systems for mobile cranes: These systems ensure greater safety in road traffic and focus in particular on protecting vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
Liebherr is the first mobile crane manufacturer to introduce these driver assistance systems.
Ehingen (Donau) (Germany), 11 April 2025 – Safety is one of nine categories in which the European association ESTA (European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry) awards prizes every year. Julian Rapp, Product Manager at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, accepted the award: "It's great to be honoured in the safety category. Safety has always been a top priority for us in crane development. We at Liebherr care about people's lives. That's why winning this safety category is a clear signal for the industry."
Driver assistance systems
Blind Spot Information System (BSIS): Even with large mirrors, the crane operator cannot see the entire area next to the crane - there are always blind spots. In road traffic and when navigating through the surrounding infrastructure, the crane operator must also keep an eye on numerous factors. The blind spot information system is operated as standard via a so-called "camera wing" with two integrated digital cameras. If the system detects cyclists or pedestrians, it warns the crane operator visually and acoustically.
Moving Off Information System (MOIS): Children in particular are almost invisible directly in front of the cab due to their height. Despite the specially fitted mirrors, visibility is restricted, partly because the hook block is located in front of the driver's cab. Two digital cameras on the left and right of the windscreen scan the area and warn the crane driver visually and acoustically.
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 1200 tonnes and a 9-axle chassis. Its lattice boom cranes on mobile or crawler travel gear deliver lifting capacities of up to 3000 tonnes. With universal boom systems and extensive additional 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 Liebherr plant in Ehingen recorded a turnover of 3.19 billion euros.
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product programme. 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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