New features added to Liebherr’s mobile crane simulator

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is expanding its digital training offerings through continued collaboration with Swedish developer Tenstar Simulation. The companies recently renewed their partnership at Bauma 2025, reinforcing their shared goal of advancing virtual crane training technology.

Looking forward to working together as partners in the future: (from left to right) Jan Keppler and Daniel Pitzer (Liebherr), Christian Döbeln and Freddy Lund (Tenstar) as well as Julian Rapp and Marcel Flir (Liebherr).

The mobile crane simulator, launched in 2024, allows operators to train on Liebherr machines without tying up real equipment. It replicates the operation of an LTM 1060-3.1 and now includes additional features such as crane support procedures and attachment or detachment of the hook block. The immersive setup includes three screens, VR goggles, motion-based seating and training modules in 25 languages.

“Our customers are very interested in the simulator,” said Julian Rapp, product manager, Liebherr. “At Bauma, we noticed an enormous rush for our simulator. Customers were enthusiastic and surprised at how far development has already progressed.”

Freddy Lund, CEO of Tenstar Simulation, said the long-term vision is to create “a simulated crane world with Liebherr and various other crane models.”

The technology, powered entirely by electricity, helps reduce emissions and training costs while improving safety outcomes.