Wiesbauer takes delivery of Germany’s first all-electric Spierings City Boy
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Wiesbauer has taken delivery of the first Spierings SK487-AT3 City Boy to arrive in Germany. The mobile tower crane can operate in full battery-electric mode or use a plug-in hybrid system with a low-emission diesel engine to recharge its batteries. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 7 tonnes at a radius of nearly 12 metres and can lift 1.7 tonnes at its 40-metre maximum radius. Four tower heights are available, and the luffing jib can reach a maximum lifting height of more than 55 metres. The delivery gives Wiesbauer a new option for lifting work where lower emissions and quieter operation are priorities.
City Boy delivered to southern Germany
The SK487-AT3 City Boy was delivered to Wiesbauer, a crane rental company based in Bietigheim-Bissingen in southern Germany. The delivery marks the first arrival of the all-electric model in the country and a milestone in Spierings’ expansion of its electric mobile tower cranes in the German market.
The crane can work entirely on battery power. It can also operate as a plug-in hybrid, using a compact, low-emission diesel engine to recharge its batteries when needed.
Wiesbauer Managing Director Florian Wiesbauer said:
“We want to actively shape the future of our industry. For us, this means not only adopting new technologies but also strategically integrating them into our fleet. The City Boy offers us the opportunity to combine high performance lifting technology with the requirements for lower emissions and quieter operation on site.”
He added that the company looked forward to gaining experience with the crane in real-world applications and demonstrating the potential of electric lifting technology on German jobsites.
Lifting capacity, reach and configuration
The SK487-AT3 has a maximum capacity of 7 tonnes, available at a radius of nearly 12 metres. At its maximum radius of 40 metres, it can lift 1,700kg.
Operators can select from four tower heights: 21, 24, 27 and 30 metres. The jib can luff to 15, 30 or 45 degrees, giving the crane a maximum lifting height of more than 55 metres.
The City Boy has an overall weight of 36 tonnes. Its stowed dimensions are approximately 13.1 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and 4 metres high. The cab serves as the road-driving cab and converts to the crane operator’s cab for lifting operations.
Spierings Managing Director Koos Spierings said:
“We are proud of the City Boy as it stands today, and of all the technical advancements and improvements we have implemented along the way. Innovation requires perseverance and the courage to break new ground. We greatly appreciate that Wiesbauer has maintained its trust in Spierings and our concept throughout this entire process. This makes this first delivery in Germany a special milestone for both companies.”
About Spierings Mobile Cranes
Spierings Mobile Cranes is a Dutch manufacturer specialising in mobile tower cranes. Its range includes cranes designed to combine road mobility with the reach and working height of a tower crane. The SK487-AT3 City Boy is one of the company’s compact models and is available with battery-electric operation and a plug-in hybrid option.
Website: https://www.spieringscranes.com/
About Wiesbauer
Wiesbauer is a crane rental and heavy transport company headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. Its fleet includes all-terrain cranes, truck-mounted cranes, mobile tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, trailer cranes and loader cranes. The company serves industrial, construction and infrastructure projects, with operations focused on Baden-Württemberg and southern Germany.
Website: https://wiesbauer-krane.de/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spierings SK487-AT3 City Boy?
It is a mobile tower crane that combines road mobility with tower crane reach and lifting height. The model can operate on battery power or in plug-in hybrid mode.
What is the maximum lifting capacity of the City Boy?
The SK487-AT3 can lift up to 7 tonnes at a radius of nearly 12 metres. At its maximum 40-metre radius, its tip load is 1,700kg.
How high can the Spierings City Boy lift?
The crane offers tower heights of 21, 24, 27 and 30 metres. With the jib luffed to 45 degrees, its maximum lifting height is more than 55 metres.
What are the crane’s transport dimensions?
The City Boy weighs 36 tonnes and measures approximately 13.1 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and 4 metres high when stowed.
How can the City Boy operate electrically?
The crane can carry out lifting work in full battery-electric mode. Its plug-in hybrid option uses a low-emission diesel engine to recharge the batteries.
