Another Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower crane joins iconic Crazy Horse Memorial project in South Dakota

High above the rugged slopes of South Dakota’s Black Hills, one of the world’s most ambitious monuments advances with greater lifting power. At Conexpo 2026 in Las Vegas, the Crazy Horse Memorial project team selected another Liebherr 1000 EC-H high-top tower crane from Morrow to support construction of one of the world’s largest sculptural undertakings. The delivery strengthens a decades-long partnership with Liebherr and reinforces lifting performance on site. The new crane increases precision, stability and capacity in demanding mountain conditions, accelerating progress on the colossal sculpture that continues to command global attention.

Supporting a monument of extraordinary scale

The mission of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Memorial is recognised as one of the world’s largest sculptural undertakings. The project involves carving a 172 m high and 195 m wide representation of the Lakota leader Crazy Horse directly into Thunderhead Mountain. The first 1000 EC-H tower crane provided by long-standing Liebherr partner Morrow has been instrumental in moving heavy granite blocks, tools, and prefabricated elements throughout different stages of construction.

Building on a trusted collaboration that has lasted for decades, the project team has now expanded its fleet with one additional 1000 EC H High Top tower crane, at the Conexpo fair in Las Vegas. The new crane will enhance heavy lifting operations and provide critical support for tasks on the upper sections of the monument, where accurate load handling and stability are essential.

Reliability and powerful performance with the 1000 EC H

The Liebherr 1000 EC H offers lifting capacities of up to 50 t and a maximum working radius of 80 m. Its High Top design and robust slewing gear ensure stable performance in high altitude and windswept conditions such as those found on Thunderhead Mountain. The modular tower system allows flexible height configurations tailored to the evolving topography of the project site.

A spokesperson for the site team noted: “The Liebherr 1000 EC H provides the performance and dependability we need for such a unique environment. Its stability and precision are essential to our daily operations on the mountain.” The addition of another 1000 EC H ensures continuity of safe and effective lifting as the project progresses toward new milestones.