Press releases | 11/17/2025

Fleet always up to date: MAXIKraft orders 1,000 Liebherr cranes in 33 years

MAXIKraft consistently modernises its fleet
Innovative technology, trained employees and reliable partners are the key to success
Grew from a one-man business to a 500-strong group of companies in 33 years

What began 33 years ago as a one-man business is now a group of companies with 500 employees at 26 locations. During this time, the MAXIKraft Group has purchased 1,000 cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 1,000 tonnes from Liebherr. For more than three decades, MAXIKraft has continuously invested in new mobile and crawler cranes to keep the group's fleet at the cutting edge of technology.

Maik Kanitzky founded the company in February 1992 in Züllsdorf, Brandenburg. With vision, a keen sense for technical developments and a clear commitment to quality, he systematically expanded MAXIKraft. Today, the group has 500 employees at 26 locations and comprises five companies, most recently supplemented by the acquisition of KRANprofis Allgäu GmbH.

The fleet currently consists of around 200 mobile cranes and a large number of lattice boom cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes. Kanitzky has always pursued the goal of providing customers and employees with the most modern technology available: "We usually replace our mobile cranes every three years. Highly qualified employees, reliable partners and innovative machines – these are the key factors for our success. Liebherr has been providing us with the right technology and the necessary support for over three decades."

Technology with real added value

Liebherr stands for continuous development – not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of economy and safety. Numerous technical innovations can be found in the MAXIKraft fleet, including VarioBase®) (variable support base), VarioBallast®) (adjustable ballast radius), VarioTray® (divisible ballast tray) and the hydraulically adjustable V-Frame. These systems increase flexibility and efficiency in daily use and offer concrete advantages for customers.

Partnership as a model for success

Long-term partnerships are a fundamental part of Kanitzky's corporate strategy – with customers, banks, suppliers and, above all, with its own employees. “We invest in training and focus on technology that inspires. Many of our employees have been with the company for many years – including those who joined us as part of acquisitions,” emphasises the managing director.

MAXIKraft at a glance

The MAXIKraft Group specialises in crane services and heavy transport. With mobile and crawler cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 25 to 1,000 tonnes and transport solutions with payloads of up to 300 tonnes, the company covers a wide range of applications. It employs 500 people at 26 locations in seven federal states – supported by more than 200 cranes, 70 heavy-duty trucks and a flexible network of partners. The range of services extends from machine relocations and assemblies to the relocation of tower cranes and special tasks with lift systems or self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT).