BKL supplies heavy mobile cranes for the railway bridge project on the Sieg. The German crane rental company thus competes directly with Dutch providers by relying on classical heavy-duty technology instead of mobile tower cranes. The project demonstrates the strategic alignment of German providers in the infrastructure segment.
While Spierings and other Dutch manufacturers focus on mobility with compact tower cranes, BKL concentrates on the strengths of conventional mobile cranes: High load capacity and fast assembly times. Crucial for railway bridge projects with heavy steel beams and limited installation spaces.
The Sieg project requires precise lifting in confined spaces with ongoing rail traffic. Classical mobile cranes offer advantages here: They arrive in the morning, work for a few hours, and leave the construction site the same day. Tower cranes, by contrast, would need to remain assembled – often a disqualifying factor for railway projects.
German crane rental companies like BKL have decades of experience in infrastructure construction. Their fleets typically include large equipment from 200 tons payload. Dutch providers, however, focus on mobile tower cranes up to 50 tons – ideal for high-rise construction, less suitable for heavy loads.
The heavy-duty segment is growing due to infrastructure programs in Germany and Europe. Bridge renovations and railway expansions require cranes with high load capacity and flexible deployment times. Those who succeed here secure lucrative contracts with daily rates in the five-digit range.
For rental companies, investing in modern mobile cranes means: High acquisition costs starting at 2 million euros, but also utilization rates above 80 percent for infrastructure projects. Amortization for well-utilized equipment is between 5 and 7 years.
With the Sieg project, BKL demonstrates the competitiveness of German providers against international competitors. The strategic focus on heavy-duty mobile cranes pays off – especially for railway projects with tight time windows and high safety requirements. German crane logistics remains the first choice in infrastructure construction.
