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From 'Spierings Kranen' to 'Spierings Cranes'
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| Industry | Machine |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founders | Leo Spierings, Tiny Spierings |
| CEO | Koos Spierings |
| Headquarters | Oss, the Netherlands |
| Products | Mobile cranes |
| Website | www.spieringscranes.com |
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Spierings Cranes is a Dutch manufacturer of large mobile tower cranes. The company is based in the city of Oss, the Netherlands. As of 2026, Spierings has delivered cranes to 32 countries, across five continents. Over 1,500 Spierings cranes are in operation around the world.[1] [2]
History
[edit]Spierings Cranes was founded in 1987 by Leo Spierings and his wife Tiny[1] To fund the development of their first mobile tower crane, the company started with service and maintenance.[2] In 1989 Leo built Spierings’ first mobile tower crane, the SK345-AT3.[2]
After Tiny’s death in 2001, Leo named Spierings’ SK1265-AT6 crane the ‘Mighty Tiny’ in 2003, as a tribute to his late wife.[3] [4]The 350th was delivered in 2023.[5] Leo and Tiny’s nephew, Koos Spierings, joined the company in 2011 and took over as CEO of Spierings in 2017.[1] [6]
In 2019, Spierings introduced the first ever mobile tower crane capable of lifting and driving on electricity only, the SK487-AT3 "City Boy" eDrive.[7][8][9][10] The City Boy can be connected to the power grid, or use its battery to operate fully electrically for two to four hours.[7][8][9]
In 2020, the company introduced its eLift technology, through which emission-free lifting through a standard power connection was made possible, allowing the operator to choose pure electric lifting or diesel-based lifting.[1][11] In March 2023, Spierings Cranes announced an end to diesel-only powered cranes, only making hybrid or purely electric (eDrive) cranes. Instead, they would only keep producing hybrid models.[12][13]
Spierings Cranes was awarded the ESTA-award in the category Innovation in 2019 and 2022.[14][15] In 2026 they won the Koning Willem I-prijs, a prestigious award for companies that excel in entrepreneurship, innovation and social impact.[16][17][18] According to the jury “Spierings knows how to successfully translate technological innovations into proper and future-proof products”.[16] The prize was awarded by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who, as part of the award, would visit the Spierings factory in Oss.[17]
As of 2026, Spierings Cranes are used in Europe, Asia, Africa, North-America and Oceania. [2][19][20][21][22] In 2026 Spierings also introduced a renewed crane cab as part of their ongoing development of mobile tower cranes, its aim being to adapt the operator’s workplace to changing requirements in ergonomics, safety and comfort. The changes include improved visibility, adjustable seating, integrated safety systems and enhanced climate control.[23]
Models as of 2026
[edit]| Crane type: | Maximum load: | Jib length: |
|---|---|---|
| SK487-AT3 eDrive (“City Boy”) | 7,000 kg | 40 m |
| SK597-AT4 eLift | 7,000 kg | 48 m |
| SK1265-AT5 eLift | 10,000 kg | 60 m |
| SK1265-AT6 eLift (“Mighty Tiny”) | 10,000 kg | 60 m |
| SK2400-R eLift | 18,000 kg | 42 or 50 m |
Gallery of various models
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The Spierings SK487-AT3 eDrive City Boy mobile tower crane
The Spierings SK597-AT4 eLift mobile tower crane
The Spierings SK1265-AT5 eLift mobile tower crane
The Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift mobile tower crane
The Spierings SK2400-R eLift mobile tower crane
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References
- ↑ "The Spierings story". Spierings Cranes.
- ↑ "The mobile alternative". Cranes Today. 25 June 2018.
- ↑ "SK1265-AT6 eLift". Spierings Cranes.
- ↑ "Spierings launches his biggest model yet". Cranes Today. 13 January 2003.
- ↑ "20 jaar Mighty Tiny: levering van de 350e SK1265-AT6". Transport Online. 28 September 2023.
- ↑ "Laat je verleiden door imposante, glimmende, torenhoge hijskranen". De Volkskrant. 13 January 2019.
- ↑ "Wereldprimeur in Oss een hybride hijskraan". Omroep Brabant. 5 March 2020.
- ↑ "Wereldprimeur: de eerste elektrische hijskraan van 30 meter hoog". NOS. 5 March 2020.
- ↑ "De eerste hybride hijskraan ter wereld komt uit Oss". Change Inc. 9 March 2020.
- ↑ "Spierings introduces world's first zero-emission hybrid mobile crane". MEConstructionNews.com. 13 April 2020.
- ↑ "Deze mobiele hijskraan kan aan 16A stopcontact van een kookplaat". Aandrijftechniek. 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Spierings Mobile Cranes stopt met conventionele dieselkranen". Spierings Cranes.
- ↑ "Spierings stopt met conventionele dieselkranen". Metaal Nieuws. 6 March 2023.
- ↑ "2019 Annual Review (pdf)" (PDF). ESTA.
- ↑ "2022 ESTA Awards winners and finalists". ESTA.
- ↑ "Familiebedrijf Spierings uit Oss wint Koning Willem I Prijs 2026 dankzij innovatie en elektrische kranen". Brabants Dagblad. 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Koning Willem I prijs 2026 voor Spierings Mobile Cranes: 'Ongelofelijk trots op wat we samen hebben bereikt'". DTV Nieuws. 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Spierings Mobile Cranes, Polarsteps en DO IT Organic winnaars Koning Willem I Prijs 2026". Duurzaam-ondernemen.nl. 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Spierings strengthens presence in Asia". Cranes Today. 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Eurogrues Acquires the First Spierings SK1265-AT6 in Morocco". Eurogrues Maroc.
- ↑ "Spierings SK1265-AT6". VanGenderen Canada.
- ↑ "Zoomlion Cranes an asset in Brisbane". Cranes and Lifting. 8 June 2022.
- ↑ "The evolution of the Spierings crane cab". Spierings Cranes.