In the mobile and crawler cranes product segment, Liebherr achieved revenue of €3,916 million in the 2024 business year. This represents a €464 million or 13.4 % increase year-on-year.

In the mobile and crawler cranes sector, the positive trend from the previous year continued into the first half of the business year. In the second half, however, the market experienced a slight downward trend due to the economic situation in Europe, the election year in the USA and the heavily state-subsidised competition from China. Despite these challenges, Liebherr once again ended the business year with record revenue in the mobile and crawler cranes product segment.

Liebherr recorded encouraging increases in revenue in all sales regions. Growth in North America was driven by the USA in particular. In the European Union, growth was driven primarily by Portugal and the Netherlands, while the United Kingdom saw the greatest growth among the non-EU countries. In the Asia and Oceania region, South Korea and Japan were largely responsible for the positive revenue figures.

During the customer days in Ehingen (Germany), the LTM 1400-6.1 was presented to the public for the first time. With a load capacity of 400 t, it is the world’s strongest 6-axle crane. This innovative crane replaces the proven LTM 1350-6.1 and, due to its improved Y-guying, offers a significant increase in load capacity as well as optimised set-up processes for the crane driver.

The LTM 1300-6.4 mobile crane, the LICCON3 version of the established LTM 1300-6.3, was also introduced. This new version stands out as a result of its improved control and monitoring functions, which also include numerous new assistance systems to improve safety in road traffic. Series delivery of the LTC 1050-3.1E hybrid crane marked another significant milestone. This crane can be operated with zero local emissions, thanks to the optional electric power supply, which not only protects the environment, but also reduces noise emissions.

The series delivery of the LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane, designed as the narrow-track version of the LR 1700-1.0, also commenced. This crane is ideal for use in confined areas and offers outstanding load capacities as well as a chassis designed for distance and robustness. This business year also saw the successful series production and delivery of the LG 1800-1.0, successor to the LG 1750. This lattice boom mobile crane has a higher load capacity than its predecessor and is designed for quick set-up as well as rapid position changes in wind farms.

A new assistance system was developed for lifting operations on floating constructions when using crawler cranes weighing up to 400 t. Barge Mode includes load curves for different inclinations (0°, 1°, 2°, 3°) and monitors the floating construction during the entire operation. The lifting capacity curves adapt according to the respective inclination.

The Crane Finder app for all mobile crane users was made available in app stores, making it easier to search for a suitable crane and create an initial, rough job plan. Customers can then implement detailed planning with the Crane Planner 2.0, which has been enhanced with numerous additional functions.

Based on current market trends, Liebherr anticipates a decline in revenue for the product segment in the coming business year.