ELECTRIC CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
axle eLift mobile self-erecting
tower crane at Bauma 2025: the SK1265-AT5 eLift. Spierings introduced the eLift series in 2020 under a ‘one man, one job’ principle. Thanks to the use of Spierings’ PowerPack technology, eLift cranes can operate fully electrically during daily operations, with a minimum energy requirement of just 16A or 32A. If no power connection is available the crane can operate stand-alone on battery power (hybrid mode). With eLift, you can save up to 85% fuel and still operate at full capacity and speed, says Spierings. When the battery is low, the generator automatically starts charging the battery. With the automatic start/stop system, fuel consumption is reduced to less than two litres per hour, compared to seven litres per hour for a conventional crane.
By combining operation in 40%
electric mode and 60% hybrid mode, the new eLift achieves up to 85% fuel savings. This equates to a reduction of 200.000+ kg of CO2 and offsets 17.000+ trees within 10 years, the company claims. The crane has a maximum
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Spierings’ new SK1265-AT5 eLift
load capacity of ten tonnes (at 13.2 metres) and a tip load of 1.7 tonnes. Jib length is up to 60 metres and the height under jib is 40.5 metres – with a maximum lifting height of 64.2 metres. Setup is fast at just 11 minutes.
The tower can be set up to either 27 or 37 metres while the crane’s jib, with 30-degree capability, can be operated from the crane cabin or via the electrical cabinet. Spiering’s advanced ballast steering technology facilitates the fast switching between different configurations without the use of an additional crane.
The crane is shod in Michelin
X-Crane tyres (445/75 R22.5-inch), while air-conditioning in the crane cab, a steel toolbox at the rear of the truck, 4 steel pads (2.000 x 900 x 76mm) with an auxiliary crane arm and a 30 metre charging cable all come as standard. Spierings is positive about
the current state of demand for electric cranes in Europe. “At Spierings Mobile Cranes, we see a clear and growing demand for electric and sustainable lifting solutions across Europe,” says Herald Wattenberg, commercial director. “We are convinced
this trend will only continue to rise in the coming years. That is why we have made a clear choice as a manufacturer: we only manufacture hybrid cranes since end 2023, taking a firm step toward a zero-emission future. The proof is in the pudding as Spierings has delivered over 300 eLift Spierings Cranes till date and each week increasing this number.” The 'green machines on display
at Bauma demonstrate the breadth of innovation from manufacturers and the rapid rate of progress being made in the electrification of lifting. These next generation cranes show impressive gains in energy efficiency, performance and versatility - with many now capable of operating for full workdays on battery power alone, with fast charging and hybrid helping ease the transition. Although the market still faces challenges, with regulatory uncertainty and inconsistent enforcement slowing the rate of adoption, there remains strong demand in Europe and the continued investment in electrification shows that hybrid and electric cranes are not just a trend; they are shaping the future of lifting.
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