L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur

What L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur does

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur B.V. is a privately held, family-owned Dutch crane rental operator headquartered in Heerenveen, Northern Netherlands, with a documented operational history of more than 55 years. The company rents mobile telescopic cranes (35–230 ton capacity) and mobile tower cranes (30–60 meter height), supplemented by aerial work platforms, forklifts, rental plates, and lifting accessories, all operated by its own certified crane operators. It serves four end markets — construction (primary), oil and gas, industry, and infrastructure — plus government institutions and municipalities, delivering everything from single-lift jobs to turnkey lifting projects that include planning, risk analyses, and accessories.

The business runs on a capital-intensive equipment-rental model complemented by professional services. Revenue is generated from per-project crane and equipment rental (with operator) and from turnkey lifting and construction-site logistics engagements; pricing is quote-based with no published rate cards. Distribution is direct and regional: four branches in Heerenveen, Groningen, Leeuwarden, and Emmen cover Friesland, Drenthe, and Groningen, supported by a dedicated planning department reachable by phone and an online quote form marketed with a within-three-minutes response promise. Certifications include VCA Petrochemie 2017-6.0-2024, ISO 9001:2015, and memberships in VVT (Vereniging Verticaal Transport) and Kraan Verhuur Nederland. A 2021 fleet expansion added a 230-ton telescopic crane, a 60-meter tower crane, two 48-meter tower cranes, a 38-meter tower crane, and a 35-ton telescopic crane.

Name

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur

Legal name

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur

Website

https://kielstra.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur is a family-owned Dutch crane rental company operating a fleet of more than 30 mobile and tower cranes from four branches across Northern Netherlands, serving construction, oil and gas, industrial, infrastructure, and government clients with turnkey lifting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Rental Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Mobile crane rental
• Tower crane rental
• Construction site logistics
• Offshore logistics services
• Lifting equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerenveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental Services: Rental of mobile telescopic cranes, mobile tower cranes, and crane operators for lifting work. Services range from single lifting jobs to large-scale complex projects. The company also rents complementary equipment including rental plates, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and lifting accessories.
2. Construction Site Logistics: Turnkey lifting work and construction site logistics services, providing end-to-end support for construction and infrastructure projects.
3. On/Offshore Logistics: Specialized logistics services for offshore and onshore industrial projects, serving the oil and gas sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur rents mobile telescopic cranes (35–230 tons) and mobile tower cranes (30–60m), delivered with qualified in-house crane operators, for lifting and hoisting work in construction, oil & gas, industry, and infrastructure. The company also rents complementary equipment including steel rental plates, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and lifting accessories, and provides turnkey construction site logistics and on-/offshore logistics services.

Product overview

L. Kielstra Kraanverhuur is a crane rental company offering a fleet of more than 30 mobile and tower cranes across four locations in Northern Netherlands (Friesland, Drenthe, and Groningen). The core offerings consist of mobile telescopic cranes (35-230 ton capacity) and mobile tower cranes (30-60m height). The company provides integrated services including construction site logistics (rental plates, aerial work platforms, forklifts, lifting accessories) and specialized on-/offshore logistics for the oil, gas, and industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on equipment rental with qualified crane operators and supporting logistics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Mobile Telescopic Cranes (Mobiele Telescoopkranen) Rental of mobile telescopic cranes with lifting capacities from 35 to 230 tons, supplied with qualified in-house crane operators, used for construction, industrial, and infrastructure lifting projects in Northern Netherlands.
• Mobile Tower Cranes (Mobiele Torenkranen) Rental of mobile tower cranes with heights from 30 to 60 meters, suitable for construction projects requiring elevated lifting capabilities, supplied with qualified operators.
• Construction Site Logistics (Bouwplaatslogistiek) Turnkey logistics services for construction sites, bundling rental plates, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and lifting accessories into a single package to support building and infrastructure projects.
• On- and Offshore Logistics Specialized logistics and lifting services for onshore and offshore projects serving the oil, gas, and industrial sectors, leveraging VCA Petrochemie certification and experienced personnel for hazardous-environment operations.
• Aerial Work Platforms (Hoogwerkers) Rental of aerial work platforms alongside crane services, providing elevated-access equipment for construction and industrial sites.
• Forklifts (Heftrucks) Rental of forklifts to support material handling on construction sites and industrial operations.
• Lifting Accessories (Hijsmiddelen) Rental of various lifting accessories and tools including clamps, hooks, spreader beams, and work baskets to complement crane operations.
• Rental Plates (Rijplatenverhuur) Rental of steel rental plates for temporary road surfaces and site access solutions on construction and industrial sites.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vereniging Verticaal Transport (V.V.T.)coreOthersV.V.T. is the Dutch Vertical Transport Association. Kielstra is a recognized member operating under V.V.T. general terms and conditions, which are publicly available on the company website. The partnership signals adherence to industry standards and best practices in vertical transport.
• Kraan Verhuur NederlandminorOthersNational trade association for crane rental companies in the Netherlands. Membership indicates industry recognition and adherence to professional standards.
• Royal de LuxeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured project partner. Kielstra provided crane services for the 'Reuzen van Royal de Luxe' (Giants of Royal de Luxe) project, a notable cultural event featuring large mechanical puppets. This demonstrates the company's capability for unique, high-profile lifting projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mateco: European aerial work platform rental specialist with Dutch operations. Overlaps with Kielstra's aerial platform rental line; broader European footprint but focused on a single product category.
• Kraanverhuur Koster: Dutch regional crane rental company offering mobile crane services with operators. Comparable regional crane rental model competing for similar Dutch construction and infrastructure contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: Large Dutch-headquartered equipment rental company offering aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and lifting equipment alongside broader construction equipment. Overlaps with Kielstra on aerial platforms and lifting accessories but operates across many equipment categories.
• Riwal: Dutch-headquartered aerial work platform and vertical access rental specialist. Overlaps with Kielstra's aerial work platform offering but is not a direct crane rental competitor.

Direct peers

• Sarens: Belgian global crane rental and heavy lifting company offering mobile, tower, and crawler cranes with operators. Directly comparable product portfolio serving construction, oil & gas, and infrastructure end markets.
• Hovago: Dutch-originated international crane rental company operating a fleet of mobile telescopic and crawler cranes. Comparable core offering of crane rental with operators across construction and infrastructure markets.
• Mammoet: Dutch-headquartered global heavy lifting and crane specialist operating mobile and tower cranes across construction, energy, and offshore. Closest comparable to Kielstra in core activity (crane rental with operators), though vastly larger in scale and geography.
• Wagenborg Nedlift: Dutch crane rental and heavy transport company with mobile cranes, tower cranes, and lifting services. Operates from multiple Dutch branches serving construction, offshore, and industrial clients — highly comparable business model and customer mix.
• Van der Spek: Dutch crane and heavy machinery rental company with mobile and telescopic crane fleets. Competes in similar Dutch regional crane rental markets with comparable customer segments in construction and industry.

Emerging players

• Lokotruck: Dutch company offering specialized crane and transport services for construction and infrastructure projects. Comparable crane rental activity at smaller scale, primarily operating in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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