Press releases | 07/04/2025

First electric duty cycle crawler crane: HS 8100.2 dual power

The first all-electric duty cycle crawler crane from Liebherr is one of the highlight exhibits at this year’s Bauma. With the HS 8100.2 dual power, the Liebherr Group is promoting the development of machines with the advantages of zero emission. The model offers various drive alternatives depending on the conditions on the jobsite and is a powerful all-rounder with its 30-tonne free-fall winches.

The all-electric concept of the HS 8100.2 dual power offers flexible drive variants and application options for customers. The centrepiece of the machine is an integrated battery with which the entire drive system runs. The battery can be charged in different ways. With a power input of 125 A, the duty cycle crawler crane is operated entirely via the jobsite electricity supply. With 32 A or 64 A, part of the required energy comes from the mains supply, while the rest is delivered by an optional diesel generator that is completely integrated in the machine and does not require any extra space. The product name “dual power” derives from this drive concept. If no charging infrastructure is available on the jobsite, the drive is powered entirely by the diesel generator. Thanks to the battery, the duty cycle crawler crane can also be autonomously assembled or disassembled, or travel over a distance of around 400 metres.

A powerful all-rounder with zero emission

All main components of the HS 8100.2 dual power are electric: travelling gear, swing drive, luffing winch and free-fall winches. The duty cycle crawler crane is therefore easier to maintain and the components show less wear. The electric drive system of the HS 8100.2 dual power impresses with zero emission on the jobsite. In mains or dual power operation, the machine produces little or no exhaust fumes and is very quiet. This is an outstanding feature, especially in noise-sensitive and urban regions. The quiet working environment is also a safety-relevant aspect in regular jobsite operation.

The HS 8100.2 dual power can be used for a wide range of applications – whether with a mechanical grab for deep foundation work, with a dragline for material handling or for lifting up to 100 tonnes. The electric free-fall winches with a line pull of 300 kN each ensure the necessary power on the jobsite. If these are lowered with friction, they recover energy to charge the battery. Thanks to the all-electric drive concept in combination with this energy recovery, the power requirement could be reduced by up to 30 per cent compared to the conventional version. This makes operation of the new model particularly efficient. The HS 8100.2 dual power has the same control concept as the entire HS series, making it easy for the operator to switch to the new device.