In the tower cranes product segment, revenue amounted to €406 million in the 2025 business year, representing a year-on-year increase of €91 million or 28.9 %.

Despite global uncertainties, the worldwide construction industry grew slightly, buoyed largely by emerging economies, whereas performance in industrialised nations was more restrained. The civil engineering sector proved more stable than industrial and commercial construction, which was slowed by a reduced appetite for investment. In Europe, a strong start to the year gave rise to cautious optimism, although residential construction grew only moderately over the course of the year.

In light of the restrained global economy and the still subdued investment activity, sales in tower cranes varied from region to region. Overall, the markets in the European Union proved more stable than in the previous year, despite the ongoing uncertainties. This growth was largely the result of increased demand for new machines in countries such as Germany, Italy or the Benelux nations, making the region once again the most important sales market. Outside of the European Union, the development was more heterogeneous. The non-EU countries registered a slight increase in revenue. In Central and South America, a project with 710 HC-L cranes in the Bahamas contributed to a strong increase in revenue. In the USA, the sluggish construction industry impacted on market volumes and led to a substantial decline. In the Africa, Near and Middle East region, business returned to normal levels after a particular project had led to an exceptionally strong year the year before. Asia and Oceania stand out for good reason, especially with Australia sustaining a welcome growth in revenue.

In the 2025 business year, the focus of the tower cranes product segment was on the new 43 K, 61 K and 91 K fast-erecting cranes. They are controlled by the pioneering Tower Crane Operating System 2 and can also feature the Positioning Pilot, Guided Hook, Sway Control Plus and Vertical Line Finder active assistance systems as an optional extra. The last two of these were awarded the 2025 EuroTest Prize by BG BAU, specifically in the category of occupational health and safety. This underscores the continuous improvement of efficiency and safety on construction sites. Plus, the launch of the 620 HC-L brought constructors a luffing jib crane with much more capability and a practical out-of-service position.

Up until 2034, Liebherr is investing a nine-figure sum in the product segment in a bid to advance the future of tower crane and mobile construction crane production through comprehensive modernisation. In the first phase, the focus is on conversions and new builds in the production facilities at the Biberach site (Germany), which can be undertaken with operations ongoing. Through this, the Group is making a clear commitment to the site in Germany and to its highly trained employees. The factories in Pamplona (Spain) and Pune (India) are being strategically incorporated into the production network. To ensure maximum flexibility, efficiency and sustainability, the new production facilities have a modular structure, so that they are ready for the next generation of products.

In the tower cranes product segment, Liebherr’s outlook for the 2026 business year is cautiously optimistic.