Richter Kran und Schwerlast

What Richter Kran und Schwerlast does

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH is a privately held, owner-managed (inhabergeführt) German heavy-lift and transport service provider headquartered in Leipzig (Oertgering 32, D-04319). Founded in 2019 and evolved from a pure transport operation into a full-service crane and heavy-load company, it serves industrial, construction, and manufacturing customers across Saxony, Germany more broadly, and on an international basis. Core offerings are organized into six lines: crane work (Kranarbeiten), special and heavy transport (Spezial- & Schwertransporte), modular heavy-load vehicles via SPMT (Selbstfahrende Schwerlastmodule), heavy assembly (Schwermontage), special solutions such as biogas service and special excavation (Sonderlösungen), and a TÜV-certified viewing gondola for events. Reported operational metrics are 8,835 projects per year, 162,140 tonnes lifted per year, 2,320,180 kilometers driven per year, 1,937 customers per year, 69 employees, and 50 vehicles.

The company's competitive position rests on a modern, capital-intensive fleet — including 17 Liebherr mobile cranes headlined by the LTM 1750-9.1 (upgraded to 800t capacity), an LTR 1100 crawler crane, 12 low-bed trailers with payloads up to 90t, Palfinger loading cranes with up to 38m outreach, a Goldhofer SPMT with 235t payload and 360° electronic steering, and escort vehicles. It holds ISO 9001 and SCC-VAZ safety certifications, and works exclusively on a direct B2B, project-by-project basis with custom quoting per engagement (no subscription or licensing layer). Distribution is direct via phone, web contact form, and field sales, supplemented by organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), Google Ads, and content marketing through its project news blog. A January 2023 location partnership with Fröhlich Bau extends the company's footprint into Berlin/Brandenburg without commensurate fixed-asset expansion.

The business is a German Mittelstand entity (HRB 36880, Amtsgericht Leipzig; USt-IdNr. DE 327127394) with leadership comprising Matthias Richter (Geschäftsleitung), Anton Pätzold (Managing Director / Head of Transport), Martin Krusche (Head of Cranes/Projects), and Peter Krzywinski (Head of Assembly/Technical Field Service). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 69 employees and the operational metrics above, the implied revenue band is in the low-to-mid tens of millions of euros, served by a tightly coordinated owner-led organization.

Name

Richter Kran und Schwerlast

Legal name

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH

Website

https://richterkrane.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH is a Leipzig-based, owner-managed German heavy-lift and special-transport service provider operating a fleet of 50+ vehicles — including flagship Liebherr mobile cranes up to 800 tonnes and a Goldhofer SPMT — to serve industrial, construction, and manufacturing customers regionally, nationally, and internationally on a project-by-project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy lifting and special transport services

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Heavy crane services
• Special transport services
• Heavy machinery installation
• Modular heavy transport
• Industrial lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project-based crane and transport services: The company generates revenue through project-based engagements delivering crane work, special heavy transport, assembly, and custom solutions. Services span on-site inspection, permit preparation, full planning, and project execution. No recurring subscription or product licensing revenue model is present — each project is individually scoped and priced.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH provides project-based crane work, special and heavy transport, modular self-propelled heavy-load vehicle (SPMT) services, heavy assembly, and custom industrial solutions. Each project is fully managed by the company, covering on-site inspection, permit preparation, planning, and execution using a modern fleet of more than 40 specialized vehicles, including Liebherr mobile cranes (up to 800t), an LTR 1100 crawler crane, a 235-tonne SPMT, Palfinger loading cranes, and low-bed trailers (up to 90t payload). The company serves regional, national, and international customers from its Leipzig headquarters.

Product overview

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH is a full-service crane and heavy transport company offering an integrated portfolio of services centered around six core offerings: crane work, special and heavy transport, modular heavy-load vehicles (SPMT), heavy assembly, special solutions, and viewing gondola rental. The company operates a modern fleet of over 40 vehicles comprising various low loaders (Tieflader), semi-trailer trucks (Sattelzüge), Palfinger loading cranes (Ladekrane), Liebherr mobile cranes (Mobilkrane) including flagship models like the LTM 1750-9.1 and LTM 1450-8.1, one LTR 1100 crawler crane (Raupenkran), one modular self-propelled heavy-load module (SPMT), and four escort vehicles (Begleitfahrzeuge). The company provides complete solutions from quotation through execution to project completion, including on-site inspection, permit acquisition, full planning, and project execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kranarbeiten (Crane Work) Rental and operation of various mobile and loading cranes for all lifting requirements, with on-site inspection, 3D digital crane studies, and full project management. Targeted at industrial, construction, and manufacturing customers needing heavy lifting.
• Spezial- & Schwertransporte (Special & Heavy Transport) Specialized transport using various low-loader types for goods up to 90t and 23m length, including self-loading/unloading of construction machinery and Europe-wide transport with BF3 escort and permit services. For industrial and construction customers requiring oversized cargo movement.
• Modulare Schwerlastfahrzeuge / SPMT (Modular Heavy-Load Vehicles) Self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) services for transporting large, heavy, and bulky loads over short distances in confined spaces such as construction sites and industrial plants, with 360-degree electronic steering and hydraulic load-height adjustment. For industrial and construction customers needing heavy intra-site transport.
• Schwermontage (Heavy Assembly) Heavy assembly services for complex projects, including gross assembly of machines and plant components using assembly equipment and ground-level teams, heavy goods storage, forklift operations up to 16t, and hydraulic lifting systems. For industrial customers installing or relocating machinery and plant equipment.
• Sonderlösungen (Special Solutions) Specialized solutions including biogas service with crane and electrohydraulic grab for container emptying, and special excavators for foundation engineering with diving capability up to 12m water depth. For industrial and infrastructure customers with non-standard heavy-lift or excavation needs.
• Aussichtsgondel (Viewing Gondola) Rental of a TÜV-certified enclosed viewing gondola offering panoramic views up to 80 meters height for up to 6 persons, available for corporate events, open days, openings, and other individual events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,835 successful projects per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fröhlich Bau Kran- und BaustellenlogistikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Richter Kran und Schwerlast deepened its cooperation with Fröhlich Bau Kran und Baustellenlogistik starting January 2023. At the Leipzig location, Richter makes mobile construction cranes (MK88 and MK140) available for rental through Fröhlich Bau. Fröhlich Bau serves as a location partner for Berlin/Brandenburg, specializing in tower cranes (150 to 810 tonne-meters). The partnership extends mutual engagement and bundles expertise and technology for customers in the Berlin/Brandenburg region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kran Saller: German regional crane and heavy-transport provider. Comparable mid-sized peer offering mobile crane rental and special transport to construction and industrial customers in southern Germany.
• Fröhlich Bau Kran- und Baustellenlogistik: Berlin/Brandenburg-based crane and construction-site logistics firm. Directly comparable service offering and is Richter's explicit channel/location partner, bundling complementary fleet capabilities for joint customers.
• Felbermayr Holding GmbH: Austrian-headquartered crane, heavy-haul, and special-transport group with strong DACH presence. Highly comparable to Richter as a full-service crane/heavy-lift operator serving construction and industrial customers.
• Riga Mainz GmbH & Co. KG: German Mittelstand crane and heavy-transport company based in Mainz. Closely comparable mid-sized German peer offering mobile cranes, heavy haulage, and project-based services to construction and industrial clients.
• Wiesbauer GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German crane and heavy-haul operator with nationwide coverage. Comparable in business model (project-based crane and transport services for industrial/construction clients) and Mittelstand scale.
• Bracht Kran- und Transport GmbH: German crane and heavy-transport specialist with a comparable fleet (mobile cranes, low loaders) and similar DACH industrial customer base. A direct competitive peer in the regional Mittelstand segment.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global heavy lift and transport specialist with the largest SPMT fleet worldwide. Comparable on project scope and customer base (industrial plant work, energy, infrastructure), but operates at a far larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Sarens: Global leader in crane rental and heavy lifting services. Overlaps with Richter on mobile cranes, SPMTs, and engineered heavy transport for industrial and infrastructure projects, but at multinational scale.

Others

• Liebherr-International AG: Swiss-German manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes. Relevant as the OEM of Richter's Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 and other mobile cranes, and as a reference point for fleet capability benchmarks in the European market.
• Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft: Manufacturer of heavy-duty and modular transport equipment (including SPMTs) based in Memmingen, Germany. Relevant as the supplier of Richter's newly acquired SPMT and a key equipment ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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