Spierings eLift Trio Strengthens Sustainable Fleet for Koninklijke Saan

Meagan Wood
Feb 10, 2025
3 min read

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Koninklijke Saan has strengthened its green crane fleet with three new Spierings eLift mobile self-erecting tower cranes. The investment highlights Saan’s long-term commitment to electric crane technology, reduced emissions, and quieter construction sites across the Netherlands.

Three Spierings eLift Cranes Added to Saan Fleet

Dutch rental company Koninklijke Saan has taken delivery of a trio of Spierings eLift mobile self-erecting tower cranes, comprising two 10-tonne SK1265-AT6e units and one seven-tonne SK597-AT4 eLift.

The delivery continues a relationship that began more than 25 years ago, when Saan added its first Spierings mobile tower crane, and reflects the company’s ongoing focus on sustainable lifting solutions.

High-Capacity SK1265-AT6e Delivers Reach and Performance

The six-axle Spierings SK1265-AT6e offers a maximum lifting capacity of 10 tonnes, which it can handle at a radius of more than 13 metres. The crane features a 60-metre jib with a 1,700kg jib tip capacity at a 37.2-metre horizontal jib height.

Maximum lifting height reaches 64.2 metres with the jib luffed to 30 degrees, making the SK1265-AT6e well suited to high-rise and urban construction projects requiring compact setup and high performance.

Compact SK597-AT4 eLift Expands Flexibility

The four-axle Spierings SK597-AT4 eLift represents the latest generation of Spierings mobile tower cranes, offering a maximum capacity of seven tonnes on a more compact chassis.

It is equipped with a 48-metre jib, with a maximum lift height of 58.1 metres when luffed to 45 degrees, or 27.8 metres with the jib in the horizontal position. The crane is designed for sites with restricted access while still delivering strong lifting performance.

eLift Technology Enables Fully Electric Operation

Each of the new cranes is equipped with Spierings eLift technology, allowing operation via mains power connections as low as 11A, 25A, or 32A.

Power is managed through a Lithium-ion PowerPack, which absorbs peak energy demand and enables operation from standard electrical outlets without sacrificing performance. During periods of lower power draw, the battery system recharges automatically.

When a mains supply is unavailable, a compact diesel engine can generate the required electrical power, ensuring operational flexibility across a wide range of sites.

Leadership Commitment to Low-Emission Lifting

Managing director Rutger Alferink said the investment aligns directly with Saan’s long-term sustainability strategy.

“For years, we have been committed to reducing our CO₂ emissions, and we are proud to expand our green crane fleet once again with this investment. This allows us to help even more clients carry out their work in a cleaner and quieter manner. The eLift cranes from Spierings make it possible to operate fully electrically on-site, helping reduce CO₂ and nitrogen emissions while minimising disturbances for the surrounding environment.”

Spierings commercial director Herald Wattenberg highlighted the collaborative nature of the partnership.

“It is great to see that Saan not only embraces our technology but also sees opportunities to collaborate in building an emission-free and future-oriented industry.”

About Koninklijke Saan

Koninklijke Saan is a Netherlands-based crane and transport specialist with a history dating back to 1897, when Petrus Hendricus Saan founded the business as a transport company. The company’s involvement in crane operations began in the 1930s, expanding significantly through the 1960s and 1970s alongside major infrastructure development around Schiphol Airport.

Based in Diemen, south-east of Amsterdam, Saan now operates a modern fleet of all-terrain cranes up to 220 tonnes, spider cranes, and a comprehensive range of mobile self-erecting tower cranes. The company employs approximately 150 staff across three locations in the Netherlands and one in Romania.

Website: https://www.saan.nl

About Spierings Mobile Cranes

Spierings Mobile Cranes is a Netherlands-based manufacturer specialising exclusively in mobile tower cranes. Founded in 1950, Spierings is globally recognised for its SK Series mobile tower cranes, combining rapid setup, high lifting performance, and advanced electric eLift technology.

The Spierings eLift system enables cranes to operate fully electrically on site, significantly reducing emissions and noise, making them ideal for urban construction, low-emission zones, and environmentally sensitive projects across Europe and beyond.

Website: https://www.spieringscranes.com