Liftkontor GmbH

Name

Liftkontor GmbH

Legal name

Liftkontor GmbH

Website

https://liftkontor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAJAN

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

SECONDARYTLABAFAD

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial)

Keywords

• Aerial work platform rental
• Telescopic handler rental
• Construction equipment rental
• Operator training certification
• Equipment maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerhaven

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Core revenue from renting aerial work platforms, telescopic handlers, and related equipment on daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Rental includes delivery, operator training, and technical support. Prices vary by equipment type, rental duration, and payload.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used aerial work platforms and telescopic handlers. Official JLG dealer offering full product portfolio. Sales through direct inquiries and the Mascus dealer platform.
3. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance, repair services, and spare parts supply for rented and customer-owned equipment. UVV safety inspections (annual regulatory checks) and certification services.
4. Training Services: SYSTEM-CARD operator training programs for aerial work platforms, forklifts, cranes, and rigging. Theory and practical training at in-house training centers in Bremerhaven, Hannover, and Paderborn. Participants receive internationally recognized operator cards upon successful completion.
5. Transport Services: Delivery and pickup of rental equipment to customer job sites using company-owned trucks. Includes operator instruction and equipment handover at site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liftkontor GmbH rents and sells aerial work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen), telescopic handlers (Teleskopstapler), forklifts, and construction site equipment to commercial customers across North-West Germany from four locations. The company also delivers equipment with its own fleet, provides maintenance, repair, and UVV safety inspection services, and runs TÜV-certified SYSTEM-CARD operator training programs at in-house training centers in Bremerhaven, Hannover, and Paderborn.

Product overview

Liftkontor GmbH operates as a specialized equipment rental and sales company for aerial work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen) and telescopic handlers (Teleskopstapler). The product portfolio centers around a comprehensive range of work platform types including scissor lifts, articulated telescopic boom lifts, telescopic work platforms, special/crawler platforms, vertical lifts, truck-mounted and trailer-mounted platforms, along with forklifts and warehouse equipment. The company offers both short- and long-term rentals as well as sales of new and used machines from manufacturers including JLG, Genie, Ruthmann, Nifty, and Merlo. Supporting the core equipment business, Liftkontor provides complementary services including maintenance/repair, transport delivery, and SYSTEM-CARD certified operator training. The Greenline sub-brand offers eco-friendly hybrid and electric equipment for environmental zones and indoor use. As a SYSTEM LIFT AG partner since 2016, the company has access to over 23,000 rental units across more than 140 rental stations throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenline: Environmentally-friendly fleet of hybrid and electric work platforms designed for use in environmental zones, featuring low emissions, electric drive systems, and reduced CO2 output.

Products and services

• Scissor Lift Rental (Scheren-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of scissor lifts with electric or diesel drive for working at heights up to 18.15m, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including high-bay warehouses and trade show construction. Targeted at commercial construction and maintenance customers.
• Articulated Telescopic Boom Lift Rental (Gelenkteleskop-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of articulated telescopic boom lifts with electric, diesel, or hybrid drive, capable of reaching working heights up to 48.15m and overcoming obstacles. For commercial construction and maintenance customers.
• Telescopic Work Platform Rental (Teleskop-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of diesel-powered telescopic work platforms for facade repair and maintenance work, with working heights up to 48m. For commercial construction and maintenance customers.
• Special and Crawler Work Platform Rental (Spezial- und Raupen-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of special and crawler-mounted work platforms for challenging terrain and difficult access areas, with working heights up to 32.48m. For arborists, landscapers, and construction customers requiring maneuverable off-surface equipment.
• Vertical Lift Rental (Senkrechtlifte) Rental of vertical mast lifts and personnel lifts for confined spaces and narrow access areas, with working heights up to 12.65m. For commercial customers needing access in tight indoor spaces.
• Telescopic Handler Rental (Teleskopstapler) Rental of telescopic handlers/stackers for lifting and moving heavy materials in construction and warehouse settings. For commercial construction and logistics customers.
• Truck-Mounted Work Platform Rental (LKW-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of truck-mounted work platforms for mobile elevated work access. Allows self-drive to job sites for commercial customers.
• Trailer-Mounted Work Platform Rental (Anhänger-Arbeitsbühnen) Rental of trailer-mounted work platforms that can be towed to various job sites. For commercial customers requiring portable elevated work access.
• Forklift and Warehouse Equipment Rental (Frontstapler/Lagertechnik) Rental of counterbalanced forklifts and warehouse handling equipment. For commercial logistics and warehouse customers.
• Construction Site Equipment Rental (Baustellenequipment) Rental of various construction site equipment for commercial construction customers.
• New and Used Work Platform Sales (Arbeitsbühne kaufen) Sale of new and used aerial work platforms and telescopic handlers from manufacturers including JLG, Genie, Nifty, and Merlo, channeled through direct inquiries and the Mascus dealer platform. For commercial customers seeking long-term equipment acquisition.
• Service, Repair and Maintenance Maintenance, repair, spare parts supply, and machine refurbishment services for rented and customer-owned aerial work platforms, including UVV safety inspections. For commercial customers and equipment owners.
• Transport Services Delivery and pickup of rental equipment to customer job sites using company-owned trucks, including operator instruction and equipment handover at the site. For commercial rental customers.
• SYSTEM-CARD Operator Training Certified training programs for aerial work platforms, forklifts, telescopic handlers, cranes, and rigging, combining theory and practical instruction. Participants receive an internationally recognized SYSTEM-CARD operator certification upon successful completion. For commercial customers and individual operators.
• Greenline Eco-Friendly Equipment Fleet Eco-friendly equipment fleet featuring hybrid and electric work platforms with low emissions and biodegradable hydraulic oil for use in environmental zones, indoor areas, and sensitive locations. For commercial customers with emissions or indoor-use requirements.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SYSTEM LIFT AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Since 2016, Liftkontor is a member of SYSTEM LIFT AG, a nationwide network of aerial work platform rental companies. The network provides access to 140+ rental stations and 23,000+ equipment units across Germany, Austria, and Italy. This enables Liftkontor to fulfill customer needs even when local inventory is insufficient, by coordinating with other network partners. The partnership includes shared quality standards, training programs (SYSTEM-CARD), and the SYSTEM LIFT quality seal. Liftkontor's own fleet is supplemented by network inventory, and customers benefit from nationwide service consistency.
• JLG Deutschland GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftkontor is an official dealer of JLG, a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms. As an authorized dealer, Liftkontor sells the full JLG product range from small scissor lifts to the world's largest telescopic platform. JLG represents 50 years of innovation, quality, and safety in the industry. Liftkontor also sources equipment from other manufacturers including Genie, Nifty, and Merlo.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Kiloutou SA: Kiloutou is a major French and European equipment rental specialist with a significant German presence and broad aerial work platform category exposure. It is directly comparable on product scope, customer type, and B2B rental model.
• Hünnebeck GmbH (BrandSafway): Hünnebeck is a German scaffolding and access equipment specialist within BrandSafway. It serves overlapping construction and industrial customers with related elevated-work equipment, positioning it as a comparable peer in the access equipment category.
• Riwal Holding B.V. Riwal is one of Europe's largest aerial work platform rental specialists operating in 17+ countries. It is directly comparable to Liftkontor on aerial platform focus and similar customer segments, but at significantly larger international scale.
• Zeppelin Rental GmbH: Zeppelin Rental is a major German full-service equipment rental company offering aerial work platforms, telescopic handlers, and construction equipment alongside Caterpillar machinery sales. It competes directly with Liftkontor across both rental and service categories.
• mateco GmbH: mateco is Germany's market leader in aerial work platform rental with a large nationwide fleet and branch network. It is the most direct German competitor to Liftkontor, serving the same construction, industrial, and event customer base with overlapping product categories.
• Boels Verhuur B.V. Boels is a leading European equipment rental group with extensive aerial work platform offerings and a German footprint. It competes with Liftkontor for the same construction and industrial customers and operates a comparable rental-plus-service model.

Broad incumbents

• Loxam Group: Loxam is Europe's largest equipment rental company, headquartered in France with extensive aerial work platform offerings. It competes in adjacent categories to Liftkontor but operates as a broader multi-category incumbent rather than a specialized aerial platform player.
• Genie (Terex Corporation): Genie is a major global OEM of aerial work platforms and a Terex brand, supplying equipment to Liftkontor's rental fleet. It represents the broad manufacturer side of the same product category, comparable as an industry incumbent.
• JLG Industries (Oshkosh Corporation): JLG is a global OEM and the largest manufacturer of aerial work platforms and a key supplier to Liftkontor. As a broad incumbent, it sells into the same customer base through dealer networks, including Liftkontor itself.

Regional players

• Cramo AG (Boels): Cramo historically operated equipment rental in Northern and Eastern Europe with overlap into German-adjacent markets. Comparable to Liftkontor on rental model and aerial platform offering, though it has been integrated into Boels and primarily serves different geographic regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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