Liebherr Connect: Intelligent Crane Networking Boosts Efficiency, Safety, and Digital Performance
- Meagan Wood
- May 7, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 27, 2025
30-Second Takeaway
Liebherr Connect is Liebherr’s advanced digital connectivity platform that links cranes, operators, and data ecosystems to drive smarter, safer, and more efficient operations. By seamlessly integrating real-time machine and process data with tools like LiDAT smartApp, MyLiebherr Performance, and condition monitoring systems, Liebherr Connect enables predictive maintenance, reduced cost, and optimized workflows across mobile, crawler, tower, and port cranes, as well as other heavy machinery.
Liebherr Connect is changing the way people, machines and the environment are connected. With broadly scalable connectivity solutions, Liebherr offers its customers and partners access to comprehensive device data and digital solutions that significantly optimise work processes. Liebherr Connect supports customers at important milestones in their digital transformation and paves the way for more efficient and safer use of equipment and systems.
For Liebherr, the individual needs of customers are the top priority when it comes to digitalisation. The Group always pursues the goal of creating measurable added value for customers and partners and thus realising time and cost benefits as well as safe and convenient operation of appliances and systems - Liebherr Connect also makes all of this possible. It is a central prerequisite for monitoring component or appliance statuses and enables the efficient exchange of data.
Intelligent device networking
Today, specialists at Liebherr are actively working across all product segments to help shape the digital transformation in numerous industries. This also includes new possibilities for device and system networking. With Liebherr Connect, Liebherr-Rostock GmbH enables a connection between people, appliances and the digital environment. Thanks to intelligent networking, our maritime equipment is accessible at all times and can run digital solutions such as LiDAT smartApp or XpertAssist. The LiDAT smartApp analyses crane performance data and monitors the device in real time, while XpertAssist offers location-independent access to cranes and technical support via a real-time audio-video connection.
Liebherr Connect is also the basis for all other types of component or device condition monitoring. It enables efficient data exchange and opens up numerous possibilities for Liebherr customers, but also for Liebherr employees, who continuously develop the equipment further and adapt it to individual customer requirements.
Networking into the digital Liebherr World
The hardware integrated into Liebherr devices, whether purchased or retrofitted, ensures the networking of the devices in the digital world of Liebherr and enables access to LiDAT Web. This networking is available for various maritime cranes, including mobile harbour cranes, offshore cranes, ship cranes and port and handling solutions. In line with Liebherr's commitment to support customers and partners throughout the entire lifecycle of the applications, Liebherr Connect enables customers and partners to take full advantage of modern technology and optimise their work processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liebherr Connect?
Liebherr Connect is a comprehensive digital connectivity solution that enables cranes and other Liebherr equipment to share real-time machine data, device status, and performance insights. It supports assistance systems, condition monitoring, and digital services designed to optimize operations and workflows.
Which machines benefit from Liebherr Connect?
Liebherr Connect is integrated into a wide range of Liebherr machines, including mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, earthmoving and material handling equipment, mining machines, deep foundation machines, and maritime cranes. It can also be retrofitted to many existing units.
What operational advantages does Liebherr Connect deliver?
Key benefits include:
Real-time machine status and component data for better planning
Reduced downtime through predictive insights and smart maintenance
Improved safety and workflow efficiency with assistance systems
Lower operating costs by optimizing maintenance, fuel, and idle time
Fleet management integration across machines and job sites.
How does data access work?
Data from connected machines is delivered securely via cloud networking and is accessible via digital platforms such as MyLiebherr Performance and LiDAT applications. This allows owners, operators, and service teams to monitor condition, performance, and tasks from tablets, phones, or desktops.
What digital tools are available through Liebherr Connect?
Solutions include:
Can older cranes be upgraded with Liebherr Connect?
Yes — connectivity modules can be retrofitted to compatible machines already in operation, extending digital networking benefits beyond new equipment.
Why is digital networking important for the crane industry?
Digital networking enables predictive maintenance, real-time performance insights, optimized workflows, and data-driven decision-making, ultimately leading to higher uptime, safer operations, and lower lifecycle costs essential as construction and lifting technology become more complex and data-driven.
About Liebherr Connect
Liebherr Connect is the Group’s digital connectivity platform that creates a secure bridge between cranes, operators, and data environments. By enabling efficient data exchange and machine-to-machine networking, the solution transforms how equipment is monitored, maintained, and managed throughout its lifecycle.
Developed with scalability in mind, Liebherr Connect supports both new machines and can be retrofitted to many existing machines in the field. It enables access to real-time performance data, component monitoring, condition alerts, and digital services via the MyLiebherr customer portal and compatible mobile applications.
Across product segments from mobile and crawler cranes to tower cranes, material handling machines, and earthmoving equipment Liebherr Connect lays the foundation for advanced digital features such as AI-supported maintenance, autonomous functions, and integrated fleet management. This equips operators and owners with actionable insights to maximize productivity, enhance safety, and reduce operational costs.
