What Spierings Mobile Cranes does

Spierings Mobile Cranes B.V. is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer founded in 1987 in Oss, Netherlands, that invented the mobile tower crane category and remains the only global producer of electric mobile tower cranes. The company combines tower-crane reach with mobile-crane mobility through five primary models (SK487-AT3 eDrive, SK597-AT4 eLift, SK1265-AT5 eLift, SK1265-AT6 eLift, and SK2400-R eLift) that share the proprietary eLift zero-emission system with PowerPack battery technology, an Automatic Ballast Detection System, hydraulically proportional controls, and single-operator setup capability. Engineering, production, assembly, training, parts, and after-sales service are integrated within the single Oss facility under one roof, supporting an installed base of more than 1,500 cranes worldwide.

Revenue is generated through five streams: (1) custom-quoted hardware sales to construction firms and crane rental companies, (2) after-sales service and on-site engineering, (3) spare parts distributed globally from the central Oss warehouse and a dedicated webshop (spieringswebshop.com), (4) Spierings Academy training for operators and technicians, and (5) Smart Connect subscription fees for remote performance monitoring. Distribution is enterprise-led through direct field sales and a global service-engineer network, supplemented by digital marketing (Google Ads, META), a multi-language corporate website in 10 languages, and industry events.

The customer base is concentrated in European construction and crane rental end-markets, with named customers including Davies Crane Hire, Sarens France, Emil Egger AG, Peinemann Kranen, Montaco, and more than 25 other rental operators. Sustainability-driven demand is a growing tailwind as urban zero-emission zones tighten, and the company cites up to 85% fuel savings and roughly 200,000 kg CO2 reduction per crane over 10 years versus conventional cranes. Leadership remains in family hands: founder Leo Spierings acts as advisor while CEO and owner Koos Spierings leads the second generation.

Name

Spierings Mobile Cranes

Legal name

Spierings Mobile Cranes B.V.

Website

https://spieringscranes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dutch family-owned manufacturer and inventor of the mobile tower crane category, combining tower crane reach with mobile crane mobility. Produces zero-emission eLift models for construction firms and crane rental companies across Europe, supplemented by parts, service, training, and Smart Connect remote monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Tower Cranes (Construction Lifting Equipment)

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Mobile tower cranes
• Zero emission cranes
• Construction lifting equipment
• Crane manufacturing
• Electric lifting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Oss

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Tower Crane Sales: Sale of mobile tower cranes including SK487-AT3 eDrive, SK597-AT4 eLift, SK1265-AT5 eLift, SK1265-AT6 eLift, and SK2400-R eLift models. Direct sales to construction companies and crane rental businesses worldwide.
2. After-Sales Service & Support: Comprehensive after-sales support including remote assistance through Support Desk, service coordination through Service Desk, and on-site service engineers. Service includes maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting.
3. Parts & Spare Components: Parts Desk coordinates all parts-related matters. Central warehouse in Oss with extensive stock of original parts enables rapid deliveries worldwide through logistics partner network.
4. Training & Academy Services: Spierings Academy provides practical training for crane operators and service technicians. Training includes operator courses (basic, City Boy, refresh, advanced) and technician courses (eLift, maintenance, basic, advanced).
5. Smart Connect Subscription: Paid platform subscription for remote crane monitoring and data access. Provides remote vision of crane performance, usage and status for fleet management optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spierings Mobile Cranes designs, manufactures, and sells mobile tower cranes that combine tower crane reach with mobile crane mobility. Its product portfolio consists of five main crane models (SK487-AT3 eDrive City Boy, SK597-AT4 eLift, SK1265-AT5 eLift, SK1265-AT6 eLift, SK2400-R eLift) featuring the proprietary eLift zero-emission electric/hybrid system with PowerPack battery technology. The company also provides after-sales service, spare parts, the Spierings Smart Connect remote monitoring platform, and operator/technician training through Spierings Academy. All production takes place at a single integrated facility in Oss, Netherlands.

Product overview

Spierings Mobile Cranes is a Dutch family-owned company and the pioneer, inventor, and worldwide manufacturer of mobile tower cranes. The product portfolio consists of five main crane models (SK487-AT3 eDrive, SK597-AT4 eLift, SK1265-AT5 eLift, SK1265-AT6 eLift, and SK2400-R eLift) that share the company's signature mobile tower crane design combining tower crane reach with mobile crane mobility. Most models feature the proprietary eLift zero-emission system enabling fully electric operation. Supporting offerings include Spierings Smart Connect (remote monitoring platform) and Spierings Academy (operator and technician training). The company operates from a single facility in Oss, Netherlands, where all engineering, production, assembly, and after-sales service are integrated.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eLift: Zero-emission electric lifting system technology developed by Spierings for their mobile tower cranes.
• eDrive
• PowerPack
• Spierings Smart Connect
• Spierings Academy

Products and services

• SK487-AT3 eDrive (City Boy) Compact electric mobile tower crane designed for urban construction projects with strictest environmental requirements. Fully electric drive and lifting capability, 7,000 kg maximum load, 40 m jib length, 55.45 m maximum hook height, 15-minute setup time. For construction companies and crane rental firms operating in urban areas.
• SK597-AT4 eLift Mid-range mobile tower crane with 48 m jib reach and over 58 m maximum lifting height. Features 7,000 kg maximum load and 8-minute setup time. Equipped with eLift zero-emission technology. Ideal for urban projects, industrial applications, and residential construction.
• SK1265-AT5 eLift Large-capacity mobile tower crane with more compact 5-axle chassis for versatile deployment in restricted areas. Features 60 m jib length, 10,000 kg maximum load capacity, and 11-minute setup time. Includes Automatic Ballast Detection System for optimal safety and efficiency.
• SK1265-AT6 eLift World's largest mobile tower crane with 6-axle configuration. Features 60 m jib reach with fifth telescopic extension, 10,000 kg maximum load capacity, and 40.5 m under-jib height. Maximum hook height of 64.2 m with 30° luffed jib. Set-up time of 11 minutes.
• SK2400-R eLift Most powerful mobile tower crane built, mounted on crawler chassis for rapid site mobility. Offers 42 m or 50 m jib lengths with 5.5 t tip load capacity. Maximum hook height of 60 m. Transported on two trailers; crane collects its own counterweight and crawler sections. Set-up time of 60 minutes. Maximum load up to 18,000 kg.
• eLift System Zero-emission lifting technology platform enabling fully electric operation via standard electrical connection or hybrid mode with battery support. PowerPack technology absorbs peak power consumption and recharges during low demand. Reduces fuel consumption by up to 85% compared to conventional cranes. Available as an integrated system across the eLift crane models.
• Spierings Smart Connect Paid subscription platform providing remote access to crane performance data, usage statistics, and operational status. Enables customers to optimize fleet management, maintenance scheduling, and operational availability through real-time data utilization.
• Spierings Academy Training Services Paid practical training courses for crane operators and service technicians at the Oss facility. Programs include operator basic, City Boy, refresh and advanced courses, and technician courses covering eLift, maintenance, basic and advanced topics. Training uses modern classrooms, fully equipped practice areas, and a specially designed outdoor area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% fuel savings with eLift 2.0 when sharing electric mode at 40% and hybrid mode at 60%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• JobsCoolminorOthersPartnership with JobsCool initiative for training young people and strengthening the technical ecosystem in the region around Oss.
• IBNminorOthersPartnership with IBN organization to provide employment opportunities for mechanical assistants and support inclusion in the workforce.
• Logistics PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of logistics partners used for secure worldwide shipment of spare parts from the central warehouse in Oss.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Potain (Manitowoc Company): Potain is the world's largest tower crane brand under The Manitowoc Company; directly competing with Spierings in tower cranes for urban and mid-rise construction, though Potain's portfolio is stationary/self-erecting rather than Spierings' mobile tower crane concept.
• Wolffkran: Wolffkran is a specialist tower crane manufacturer and rental operator with a global footprint; competes with Spierings for urban and residential tower-crane jobs and would be a natural counterpart on zero-emission crane development.
• Jaso (Grupo Jaso): Jaso designs and manufactures tower cranes and self-erecting cranes for construction projects worldwide; a direct competitor in the tower crane category overlapping with Spierings' urban and residential use cases.
• Raimondi Cranes: Raimondi designs flat-top and luffing-jib tower cranes for residential and infrastructure projects; a direct tower crane peer competing for the same urban mid-rise and high-rise project types that Spierings' mobile tower cranes serve.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Liebherr manufactures a broad portfolio of tower cranes, mobile cranes and crawler cranes and competes with Spierings across multiple segments; an established large incumbent entering adjacent zero-emission crane programs that could pressure Spierings' electric lead.
• Tadano / Demag: Tadano (including the Demag all-terrain and crawler crane lines) is a global crane major; competes with Spierings where urban mobile cranes and zero-emission lifting solutions overlap with traditional mobile crane tenders.
• Terex (Towers/Construction): Terex provides rough-terrain, all-terrain and tower/construction equipment through its MP segment; a broad incumbent adjacent to Spierings on mobile and tower crane categories that is also pursuing electrified equipment.
• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global industrial and port crane major with growing electrified equipment offerings; an incumbent adjacent to Spierings on lifting equipment, particularly relevant for electrification capability and scale comparisons.

Regional players

• BKL Baukran Logistik: BKL is a leading European tower crane specialist combining manufacturing and rental services; overlaps with Spierings in Germany and broader DACH on tower crane rental fleets and could compete on urban project logistics.

Others

• Mammoet (heavy lifting services): Mammoet is a global heavy-lifting and engineered transport services provider, also a customer-class buyer of large mobile cranes; relevant as a downstream ecosystem participant and high-end mobile/crawler crane operator overlapping with Spierings' install base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spieringscranes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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