Bauma 2025: the full run down for cranes and transport

Bauma 2022. Photo: Messe München

Well, here it is, almost upon us, the great Bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany, running from 7 to 13 April. The following is a comprehensive list of what to see at the show in the realm of lifting and specialized transport equipment.

Many of the manufacturers are keeping new products entirely under wraps and others are giving scant details until the show itself, all helping to further build the anticipation in the lead up to the mother of all trade shows.

This story will be updated with anything new and interesting that comes in until right up to just before the show starts. A list of crane and transport related visitors will also be added so be sure to check back here for updates.

Wheeled mobile cranes

The new 120 tonnne capacity Liebherr LTM 1120-4.2 wheeled mobile telescopic crane with the new Liccon3 control system will be set up, as standard, for telematics and fleet management. Combined with Liebherr Connect it will be able to show data via the MyLiebherr customer portal. Several other new wheeled mobile telescopic cranes will be on show for the first time from Liebherr.

The 68.7 metre boom Grove GMK5150XLe telescopic boom wheeled mobile crane with hybrid drive. Photo: Manitowoc

Manitowoc will display 12 cranes on its three stands (FS1202, FS1202/2, FS1201), totalling 3,300 square metres. Seven of them will be wheeled mobile cranes. A clear highlight will be a 150 tonne capacity plug-in hybrid Grove all terrain crane on a five axle carrier and available in two versions. The GMK5150L-1e (60 metre boom) and GMK5150XLe (68.7 metres) offer as much as a full day (five hours) of emissions-free lifting, the manufacturer said.

It has a fully electric upper works for crane operation. Loads charts are the same as for the diesel versions. The battery offers a capacity of 180 kW-h. Charging can be done by plugging the crane into a grid connection or from a 170 kW generator mounted onboard the crane in the carrier. The running time can be extended to around 20 hours when the crane is connected to the electricity grid via its cable.

Most of the driveline remains as per the diesel version, including the independent Megatrak suspension and disc-braked axles.

“These new plug-in hybrid cranes deliver more sustainable lifting and boost owners’ environmental credentials. They can drive to the job site using HVO fuel to power the efficient Mercedes-Benz engine and reduce carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent while simultaneously charging the batteries. Then, they can set up and use clean electricity to handle the lifting tasks. There’s also a massive reduction in noise pollution – a great advantage when operating in a city centre,” said Florian Peters, Manitowoc senior product manager for all terrain cranes.

The compact Tadano AC 5.250L-2 is touted as the ideal crane for urban applications, for example, for lifting air conditioning units over obstructions onto tall buildings. Photo: Tadano

Tadano has introduced the AC 5.250L‑2, a variant of its AC 5.250‑2 all terrain crane with a 79 metre main boom. Self erecting extensions are available from 5.8 to 30 metres. The overall system length is 109 metres, making it good for urban applications such as positioning heavy equipment over obstacles and assembling large tower cranes.

The crane delivers a maximum load moment of 736 tonne-metres and lifts 105 tonnes with a 13.5 metre main boom at a 7 metre working radius. An optional heavy‑lift attachment increases capacity to 138.7 tonnes.

Optimised for mobility, the AC 5.250L‑2 can be configured with 10×6 or 10×8 drive options on 406 mm (16 inch) steel wheels while meeting axle load limits for public road transport. It has the IC‑1 Plus crane control system for real‑time load capacity monitoring. A Surround View camera system is available to assist with positioning the crane on site.

Power is from a 396 kW (530 hp) Mercedes‑Benz diesel engine that complies with EU Stage V and US EPA Tier 4 Final exhaust emission standards. It has fuel‑saving functions such as an Eco Mode and a start-stop system.

Tadano will also show a production version of the 70 tonne hybrid and battery-electric all terrain it showed at the last show in 2022. Also, on the hybrid theme, there will be another larger, 120 tonne capacity model.

US manufacturer Link-Belt Cranes, booth FS 903/1, will present a rough terrain crane, the 100|RT, and an hydraulic truck crane, the 120|HTLB.

Link-Belt’s Pat Collins commented, “Link-Belt Cranes distinguishes itself as a global product, sold and supported around the world, and so, we believe it is important to continue giving our international customers an opportunity to see Link-Belt up close.”

The 100|RT has a five-section 47 metre full-power formed boom. A maximum tip height of 72.3 metres can be achieved. Power is from a Cummins diesel with a six speed transmission. Tech includes Link-Belt Pulse 2.0 technology and the V-CALC capabilities.

The 120|HTLB truck crane offers a 60 metre reach. Its seven-section pin and latch boom has the options of two- or three-piece offsetable SmartFly jibs to extend the maximum tip height to 80.1 metres.

Marchetti’s new Trio 0E fully battery-electric city type wheeled mobile crane. Image: Marchetti

New from Italian mobile crane manufacturer Marchetti is another fully battery-electric crane. The Trio 0E is a 15 tonne capacity mini rough terrain type city crane. The five section telescopic boom extends to 19.1 metres (15 metres for pick and carry duty).

It will lift 4 tonnes to the maximum height of 21 metres. At 18 metres radius the capacity is 400 kg. In pick and carry mode the suspension locks automatically, the maximum load is 5.5 tonnes and it can travel at up to 5 km/h.

Power is from two 230 Ah lithium iron polymer batteries. Its road travel range is 100 km and for crane operation it is designed to complete an eight hour shift.

Designed for manoeuvrability and easy access to confined spaces, the Trio 0E is 2 metres wide by 6.1 metres long and 2.9 metres tall when travelling. There is 4 wheel drive and steering on both axles. The turning circle is 9 metres and its centre pivot type suspension on both axles moves a total of 16 degrees.

The crane’s all up weight is 14 tonnes and it has continuous slewing.

An interesting feature is the floating boom head which can be pinned at 0, 30, and 60 degrees. Its cabin can be tilted by up to 20 degrees to give a better view of the load.

See the new crane on the Marchetti stand FS.1004/14.

On its booth FS. 1006/7 fellow Italian mobile crane maker Ormig will show its compact wheeled mobile cranes for heavy machinery relocations and industrial lifting. The range covers capacities from 15 to 100 tonnes. Versatility is a key feature where multiple counterweight configurations makes the cranes suitable for a wider selection of jobs. Removable slabs allows the weight of the base machine to be reduced (to between 12.5 and 24 tonnes) for easier transport.

Crane and materials handling equipment manufacturer Palfinger’s lineup at stand FN.720/12 will be led by the PK 880 TEC loader crane which will make its world premiere. The latest Connected plus+ technology is one of its key features.

Other Palfinger highlights include the new P6 radio remote control and the EPU40 electric power unit that enables cranes to be operated in areas sensitive to combustion engine exhaust emissions and noise.

New from Hermann Paus is the PTK 31, a trailer mounted crane with a 30 metre lift height and 1.6 tonnes capacity. It has a 31 metre telescopic boom made of aluminium with a 9.2 metre hydraulically offset jib. Typical applications are in roofing, window installation and prefabricated construction. It is light enough to be towed by a vehicle with a 3.5 tonne towing capacity which includes some Land Rovers, Toyota Land Cruisers and some larger pick up trucks (at least in the UK). Its drawbar can be retracted to reduce the space occupied on site.

Jekko’s first truck crane is the new TRX32, a 3.2 tonne minicrane mounted on a 3.5 tonne truck. The truck is 1.86 metres wide to allow access in narrow old city streets. It has outriggers and a full LMI system. Lifting height is 17.5 metres and the maximum outreach is 13 metres.

Truck and trailer mounted crane maker Böcker will show a wide range with a mix of internal combustion, hybrid and full electric drives on stand 1203/2 in the south outdoor area.

The AK 48e truck crane is the largest of the latest generation of truck cranes. It will be shown as a hybrid with a 30 kWh battery. Capacity as standard is 3 tonnes but this can be doubled as an option. Reach is 49 metres but can be extended to 52 metres.

Mounted as an electric crane on MAN, Mercedes, Scania or Volvo trucks it offers sustainable electric crane operation and a conventional combustion engine truck for road travel to and from sites.

It has an electric winch with energy recovery when lowering a load which helps give more than eight hours of average utilisation time, or 150 lifting operations with a 1 tonne load lifting 35 metres are possible in battery mode. Charging the battery from 20 to 80 % can be done in about 90 minutes.

From the trailer crane range will be the all-electric AHK 30e KS and AHK 36e trailer cranes. Low energy consumption is a key feature, allowing 140 lifting operations a day from the 12.2 kWh battery. Charging can be done from a household socket.

A compact AK 36 mobile crane with PTO drive will also be shown at the trade fair. It is designed to be good for construction sites with limited space and narrow access roads. The most powerful Böcker mobile crane AK 52 with PTO drive and the electric trailer crane AHK 36e invite visitors to take a ride high above the exhibition centre.

Among other new cranes Liebherr will unveil a battery-electric version of its 300 tonne capacity LR 1300 SX crawler crane. (Photo: Liebherr)

Crawler cranes

Liebherr’s battery drive technology will be shown on the 300 tonne capacity LR 1300.2 SX lattice boom crawler crane. It will be shown for the first time as a battery-electric version with zero emissions. It has a 438 kW electric motor and is powered by a 392 kW-h battery. Up to 13 hours of operation on a single charge can be achieved, Liebherr said, depending on the application.

Sennebogen in Germany has expanded its telescopic boom crawler crane range upwards with a new top model.

The range-topping 6203 E has a capacity rating of 200 tonnes and a 78 metre maximum reach. It is the tenth telescopic boom model in the range. Typical applications include heavy precast concrete construction, bridges and infrastructure and as a service crane in the wind energy industry.

Its six-section pinned boom extends to 56.4 metres. To further increase boom rigidity each telescopic section has a pinning point at 90 per cent extension. It means lifting capacity is “extremely impressive even at great lengths,” Sennebogen said.

An optional hydraulically adjustable jib increases the reach to 78 metres. A range of 16 preset Extend Modes simplify length adjustment. These modes can be switched which saves time when reconfiguring.

At short boom lengths, on uneven ground and in pick and carry operation, the new crane has lifting charts for lifting out of level at up to 4 degrees. For pick and carry duty it can travel with 100 % of the specified load capacity on the hook and can slew those loads through 360 degrees.

Maximum track width of the undercarriage is 6 metres which can be reduced hydraulically to a minimum of 3.5 metres. Transport width is 3 metres, without the crawler tracks, and it can be moved in seven loads.

Power for the 6203 E is from a194 kW EU Stage V diesel engine. As with the other Sennebogen models with Stage V emissions standard engines, this latest one can be fuelled by HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil).

The hydraulic winches each offer a maximum line pull of 135 kN and a rope speed up to 115 m/min.

A ‘keep it simple’ approach helps make the crane easier to maintain. Hydraulics and electrics are still used “where electronics offer no added value,” the company said. Service points are designed for easy access and components are labelled to help speed up servicing and minimise downtime.

Commenting on his latest crane launch Erich Sennebogen, managing director, said, “Sennebogen has over 33 years of experience with mobile and telescopic crawler cranes. One market trend that we are now observing is the growing demand for large telescopic crawler cranes. To meet this demand, we are now expanding our range significantly upwards with the new 200 tonne crane.”

The new telescopic boom crawler crane will be on show for the first time, at stand FM.712.

Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Co., Ltd. (HSC) will again share a booth, FS 903/1, with Link-Belt. On show will be two lattice boom crawler cranes, the 100 tonne capacity SCX1000A-3 and the 275 tonne capacity SCX2800A-3, both of which have engines to meet the EU Stage V exhaust emission regulations.

Tadano will show a new large lattice boom crawler crane which, judging by images of it on the Bauma showground live webcam, will be a proper big one of more than 1,000 tonnes capacity. It also has an interesting boom design.

Crawler crane manufacturer Kobelco from Japan will show its TKE750G telescopic boom crawler crane and the CKE900G-4 lattice boom crawler crane. The 75 tonne TKE model for sale in Europe is fitted with a Daimler / MTU / Mercedes-Benz engine. An EU Stage V Isuzu engine powers the CKE models which all also have a new cab design.

Heavy crane rental specialist and manufacturer PVE’s PV-E Crane division from the Netherlands will introduce a new series of electric crawler cranes, further expanding its range that includes lattice and telescopic boom models for sale and rent. It will be in the outside exhibition area at stand number FS1002/4.

Chinese crane maker Sany’s crane display will include an SCE1000TB-EV all-electric telescopic boom crawler crane. It will be in the livery of Belgian crane specialist Aertssen. Capacity is 100 tonnes and the main boom is 50 metres. After the show this new fleet addition will quickly be integrated into the fleet ready for immediate deployment, Aertssen said.

Sustainability and technology are key themes on stand FS 903/6, home to innovative Italian mini crane maker Jekko. Several models in the MPK range of mini pickers have been upgraded or redesigned.

Jekko is known for its mini cranes and all of the ones on display will have battery power. These include the upgraded SPX328 EVO and the Plus version which adds an electric jib. The company’s best selling model, the SPX532.2, is an upgrade offering higher capacity in poor stability conditions. The SPX650 has new height-adjustable stabilisers while the range-topping SPX1280 has a pick and carry capability with a capacity of 2 tonnes.

Articulated Jekko crawler cranes on show include the new JF235CL, the first model with a lithium-ion battery, giving 10 hours of operation. The JF545.2 is an updated model with a variable speed motor for smoother movements and lower power consumption. Also on show is the largest model in the series, the JF990.

A new departure for Jekko is telescopic boom crawler cranes. See the new 8 tonne capacity JCX80 telescopic boom battery-electric crawler crane. It operates on tracks without stabilisers and can achieve a tip height of 27 metres. An interesting turret design at the base of the boom allows set up in different configurations.

Wolff 550 B luffing jib tower crane. Photo: Wolffkran

Tower cranes

Manufacturer Wolffkran in Germany announced a new 900 tonne-metre rated model in its Compact series of low top tower cranes.

The Wolff 8095 Compact is the first saddle jib model from Wolff in the 900 tonne-metre class. The first showing of this new high capacity model will be at the Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany, from 7 to 13 April 2025.

“With the new Wolff 8095 Compact, we have succeeded in designing our largest trolley jib crane to date with an impressive lifting capacity. Thanks to its tower top section, which is about six metres shorter than the cross-jib version, it is very compact and economical,” said Dr Mohamed Abouelezz, Wolffkran head of business development and product management.

Two versions are available, with lifting capacities of 25 and 40 tonnes. The 8095.25 lifts 25 tonnes on two falls of rope and 10.5 tonnes at the end of an 80 metre jib and using the Wolff Boost function.

The 40 tonne (on four falls of rope) Wolff 8095.40 version has a double trolley. It can be separated and coupled automatically at the push of a button for two- or four-fall operation. At the end of its maximum 80 metre jib the maximum load is 9.4 tonnes, increased to 10.3 tonnes with Wolff Boost.

“This makes it not only stronger than our largest Wolff cross-jib crane, the Wolff 8060, but also a clear leader in the 900 tonne-metre class compared to competitors,” Abouelezz said.

Its 110 kW hoist winch gives a maximum operating speed of 160 m/min. Where lower power is sufficient, the hoist winch can be up to 50 per cent smaller, saving energy.

Using a four-chord design instead of three for the first three jib sections is part of the reason for the high lifting capacity. “This optimises force transmission in the jib and makes individual components lighter, enabling significantly higher lifting capacity than with a three-chord design,” explained Markus Richter, Wolff 8095 project manager.

A new high capacity luffing jib tower crane is also joining the Wolffkran range. The new 30 tonne capacity 550 B will get its first public airing at the show. The latest addition fits in the range between the well-established 355 B and the 630 B. Wolffkran said strong demand around the world for larger tower cranes informed the decision to add this size of luffer. All five of the Wolff cranes on show at Bauma will be larger models.

“Our customers are increasingly requesting cranes in the 500 to 600 tonne-metre range for infrastructure projects, industrial plants, and data centres. Despite a weak economic outlook, there is still a lot of construction happening in these sectors,” said Mohamed Abouelezz, head of business development and product management.

Capacity is 30 tonnes on two falls of rope and 15 tonnes in single-fall mode. Maximum jib is 65 metres, at the end of which it can lift 5 tonnes. “These lifting capacities are market-leading in this crane class,” Abouelezz said.

From launch the new model will have a 110 kW winch for the main hoist. “By the end of the year, we’ll be raising the bar even further by offering the 550 B with a more powerful hoist winch, with which the luffing jib crane can lift up to 36 tonnes in two-fall operation. There will also be a US-market version with a 132 kW hoist.

The winch allows for a 920 metre lift on one fall of rope and 460 metres in two-fall operation and a maximum hoisting speed of 200 metres per minute.

On the standard 2.3 x 2.3 metre tower the maximum freestanding height is just under 52 metres. Mounting the new crane on a 2.9 metre tower increases it to 82.2 metres. For internal climbing application the new model is compatible with the KSH 23 internal climbing frame. This allows a height increase of nearly 27 metres at a time, up from the 15.5 metres possible with the standard climbing equipment.

An interesting feature of the new crane is that it has the Flex Cab operator cabin as standard which can be mounted on either side of the crane. “It might seem trivial which side the crane cabin is on, but in day-to-day construction, such details can make a difference,” Abouelezz said.

Having the flexibility makes it easier from a site planning point of view and it is said to offer benefits where cranes need to be climbed down at the end of the job.

Wolffkran opens the 550 B order book in June.

Liebherr has announced a new large luffing jib tower crane towards the upper end of the manufacturer’s capacity range.

The new 620 HC-L 18/36 is the second biggest in the luffing jib model range after the 64 tonne 710 HC-L 32/64. The latest addition takes the range of luffers to nine models, starting with a 12 tonner.

This latest 600 tonne-metre class model is a big brother to the also recently launched 440 HC-L. Capacity is 18 tonnes on one fall of rope and the 36 tonne maximum is on two falls. Its maximum jib length is 65 metres, at the end of which, on the longest radius, the capacity is 7.65 tonnes.

A new feature is the electronic Load Plus which allows an increase in lifting capacity by as much as 76 per cent, Liebherr said, in certain load cases. This broadens its potential range of application.

To help on urban jobsites or anywhere space is restricted the new crane has an out of service radius to the rear of 12 metres and a minimum operating radius for the boom of 4.1 metres.

The new model can be mounted on the existing 24 HC 630 tower system for a maximum freestanding height of 74 metres. Its previously mentioned smaller brother uses the same mast sections.

Another feature is that the luffing ropes are made from synthetic fibre. Along with the hoist rope, they are also supplied already wound on the winch drums to save time when erecting the crane. Hoist winch options are 110 or 160 kW, both with frequency drives.

In the cabin there is a 12 inch (300 mm) display for the TC-OS designed to have clear menus. A radio control offers further options for the operator in terms of running the crane from the best vantage point.

Also in the tower crane segment, visitors will be able to see the recently revamped Liebherr K series fast-erecting cranes. Performance is improved, controls are updated and there is a new operating system. There are four models with new intelligent operator assistance systems. Functions include swing-free lifting without pulling diagonally on the load. Semi-automated lifts can be set up for repetitive load cycles.

Potain tower cranes will feature strongly, starting with the MR 309 luffing jib tower crane announced last year. Two versions of this luffer are available, with 16 or 25 tonnes capacity, and 60 metre boom. It was launched alongside the MR 329 and will be making its international trade show debut.

Another first time at an international show will be the self erecting tower crane model Igo M 24-19, first announced at the French Batimat show in September 2024. It replaces the Igo M 14 and is aimed at house builders and carpenters. Capacity is 1.8 tonnes and on full boom the reach is 24 metres and the tip load is 570 kg.

Among other Potain towers on show will be the best-selling Hup M 28-22 A self erector, launched in 2020.

Brand new from Stafford Tower Cranes is the STL.257 20 tonne luffing jib tower crane. First sight of it in public will be at the Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany, 7 to 13 April.

A comprehensive list of requirements for the new model were made regarding design, technical innovations and engineering quality. “The list of our own requirements was a real test for our design and engineering team to achieve,” commented Mike Posener, STC marketing and new business development director.

As standard the STL.257 has a 60 metre boom. Erected on 40 metres of tower sections, the underhook height is 57.8 metres and the tip load is 3.3 tonnes. The tip load can be increased to 4.0 tonnes in certain configurations. Rear swing radius 7.5 metres.

Hoist motors are available as 70 or 110 kW, the larger of which can reach a 250 metres per minute maximum hoisting speed.

Also offered is the STL.757 which lifts 42 tonnes and has a 5.8 tonne tip load capacity.

Areas of focus for the new model include ease of assembly, strength in the main structure, multiple configurations and minimal rear swing radius. An optional power boost function was also requested which increases capacity by up to 10 per cent in particular configurations for a certain time.

Family-owned and run STC put knowledge and experience gained from its crane rental business into the design and manufacture of the new cranes. “Through the many years operating our rental business in the USA, we have first-hand experience of what works best in a crane and what customer service should be. Stafford Tower Cranes’ future planning is based on the next generation of the family,” said Patrick N Stafford, STC president.

“We wish to assure our customers, it is our intention to further develop tower cranes for a global market,” Stafford added.

Posener concluded, “All our cranes are made by us in our Portuguese facility, with R&D support from our Milano Design Hub and in-house engineering. We do not use any Asian parts or components in the manufacture of our cranes.”

See Stafford Tower Cranes on stand FS.1103/5.

Spanish tower crane manufacturer Comansa will introduce a new small modular model, designed for projects requiring compact and efficient equipment. Its design was carefully considered to allow quick assembly to save time and cost on site. Recently launched luffing jib models will be shown as the next evolution in flexible lifting machines. Comansa will also present its new Cranemate, a digital solution for crane management. It allows real-time monitoring of performance and maintenance. Analytical tools are integrated to optimise planning and lower operating costs.

A highlight from the tower crane manufacturing division of Jaso in Northern Spain is the new J165.8 flat top tower crane. It will be shown on stand number FS.1003/8 in the south outside area. Maximum load is 8 tonnes and the boom can be up to 60 metres long, at the end of which the capacity is 1.92 tonnes. It will free-stand to a height of 53.1 metres on a 1.75 x 1.75 metre tower system. The 45 kW hoisting winch gives a maximum line speed of 177 m/min. In eco mode the crane’s electricity consumption is given as 31 kVA.

Layout of Enerpac stand at Bauma 2025 (Photo: Enerpac)

Alternative lifting equipment

Hydraulics specialist Enerpac is launching a range of on-site self-propelled electric transporter (OSSPET) for loads up to 1,000 tonnes. There is growing demand for integrated lifting and moving solutions in manufacturing, service and maintenance sectors, the company said. Stand FS.1111/5 will be the company’s biggest ever at Bauma.

In addition to OSSPET, Enerpac will demonstrate heavy lift systems, including JS-Series Jack up, the Cube Jack, the entry level ML40 Mini Lift Gantry and the higher capacity SBL 600 Super Boom Lift hydraulic gantry, plus a new wireless gantry controller.

Specialized transport

Max Trailer will show its new Max710 modular low bed at the Bauma 2025 trade show. Photo: Faymonville

Faymonville will have 14 trailers on show from across its multiple brands on its stand FN.718/7. A highlight will be the CombiMax, shown as a PA-X combination. “This vehicle is the most powerful in the CombiMax PA-X portfolio in terms of payload and loading deck length,” commented Julian Thelen, European sales director.

This combination is a 3-axle front bogie, plus a joker axle and a double extendable (20 to 41.9 metre) 8-axle load platform. It has pendular axles for a minimum loading height of 790 mm. Suspension stroke is 600 mm and the maximum steering angle is 60 degrees. As configured on display at Bauma with 12 axles, it has a payload of more than 120 tonnes at 12 tonnes per axle. A maximum of 150 tonnes is technically possible, according to local regulations for axle and kingpin loads or if it is offroad.

From Faymonville’s Cometto brand there will be an Eco500 modular transporter, on show for the first time at a trade fair. It offers a low driving height of 670 millimetres and has a base width of just 2,350 mm. The electronic multi-way steering system is designed to facilitate maximum manoeuvrability.

The Eco500 on show will be a 2-axle version with a joker axle driven by an electric power pack unit for quiet and emission-free operation. Cometto said it is the only manufacturer to offer all three types of PPU, namely diesel, hybrid, and electric.

New in Faymonville’s Max Trailer line of over the road trailers is the Max710, a modular lowbed.

It is at the upper end of the capacity range from the Luxembourg-based manufacturer and is available in six, seven or eight-axle versions. The company said it sets new standards in compactness, flexibility and price-performance ratio.

From the front its modular design starts with a gooseneck, followed by a two- or three-axle removable front bogie. Then comes the bed, either with an excavator deck or outer beams. Bringing up the rear is a four- or five-axle rear bogie. The pendular axles with 19.5” tyres are a proven design for reliability and good performance, even on difficult ground, the company said.

The modular concept extends to allow later adaptation of existing combinations by being able to add separate components, all of which are compatible with each other.

The Max710 is designed for 6 x 4 and 8 x 4 tractor units and the fifth wheel load is 38 tonnes. Two extendable lowbed variants of the Max710 are available and a radio remote control option is available for the hydraulics.

“As always with Max Trailer, this new model impresses with high standards and top-quality craftsmanship,” said Mario Faymonville, Max Trailer product manager and sales director.

Keeping the dimensions to a minimum was a priority. “The focus of the development was clearly on the overall length of the vehicle,” Faymonville continued. When travelling with the trailer unladen the front bogie can be carried on the load deck.

Transport equipment specialist manufacturer TII Scheuerle, at booth FN.721/13, will present, among other things, its K25 heavy duty transport modules. A featured configuration will combine a four-axle module with a four-axle split module. This combination highlights the ability to configure the K25 into a 3-file setup, achieving vehicle widths of four to five metres.

Irene Kromm, TII spokesperson, said, “We are proud to highlight our optimised lowbed trailer series, which feature numerous innovations designed to enhance operator comfort and significantly expand their range of applications. In addition, we will demonstrate how the performance and longevity of our SPMT generations can be sustained through the Scheuerle Retrofit Program.”

Dutch specialized transport equipment manufacturer Nooteboom has launched the Super Wing Carrier XL for long wind turbine rotor blades.

Nooteboom Trailers’ latest offering is four-times extendable to cope with the blades now exceeding 85 metres long.

Designated SWC-91-24V(QP), the new SWC-XL series trailer offers additional length and payload capacity without compromising stability, Nooteboom said.

A new technology incorporated into the new trailer is Nooteboom’s patented Wing Shaped Beam. This design element allows a low transport height behind the gooseneck, where the root end of the blade is loaded.

Where the blades are still getting longer their overall weight also increases. To accommodate this there is a 2-axle jeep dolly for an 8 x 4 truck tractor. At the rear end there are four axle lines with pendular suspension.

Behind the gooseneck the load deck can be extended incrementally to more than 75 metres. With the trailer unloaded extra filler plates can be added to change the curve so when loaded it matches the shape of the blade and maximises ground clearance while minimising overall height.

Most of the extra weight of the longer blades is at the root end so this also has to be allowed for. The steering system is in the jeep dolly chassis rather than the gooseneck to improve stability on the road. This is also helped by the rear axle bogie being 2,840 mm wide.

Manoeuvrability is improved by the freely rotating Jeep dolly and the 60 degree steering angle of the pendular axles. To help negotiate obstacles the gooseneck stroke is 1,600 mm and the suspension travel is 600 mm on the rear axles.

Extending and shortening the trailer is made easier and quicker using the hydraulic support legs operated via a remote control. To minimise the risk of damage the hydraulic hoses and electrical cables running the length of the trailer do so inside the main chassis rails. In addition, they automatically adjust according to the length of the trailer.

A further benefit of the new trailer is that the rotor blades are not carried in separate frames as they can be loaded directly onto the trailer.

At booth number FN.819 Goldhofer will show its full line of transport systems, including the Arcus line of semi-low loaders with a payload class up to 130 tonnes. Arcus has a steering system designed to offer ideal cornering characteristics and optimum adaptation of the steering to each extension stage using the combination of friction and positively steered pendular axles, the German company said.

The Goldhofer RA 3-100 (4+7) on show is designed to transport wind turbine tower sections and similar loads. It has a payload of 100 tonnes and its chassis width of 2,950 mm gives lateral stability for maximum safety on the move. The axles have air suspension and the rear steering system can be adjusted to suit the length of the load to optimise manoeuvrability.

For safer and faster loading, Goldhofer has a 4-point pick-up system with easy relocation of the clamping units. It allows loading and unloading to be done by one person and without needing a crane. Among the other models on show is the PST/SL-E split, a heavy-duty modular transporter launched at the last Bauma in 2022. It can be combined with the entire Goldhofer heavy-duty module family.

Trailer maker Kässbohrer will show its wares to customers in construction, infrastructure and energy haulage at its FN.821/1 stand. Low-bed trailers are available with up to 6 axles, self- or hydraulic-steering axles, fixed or extendable chassis, and standard or jumbo loading heights. Options such as wheel recess, excavator arm recess and hydraulic gooseneck ramp are available.

More than 40 ramp type options, up to 40 tonnes capacity, are available for the K.SLS Fixed Low-beds. Up to 32 lashing rings, each with a capacity of 6, 8, or 10, 13.4 tonnes, container locks and pillar pockets can be specified.

The K.SLA Extendable Low-Bed Series offer operational flexibility and reliability. Designed with an extendable chassis and a 3-step side extension system, K.SLA series accommodates a diverse range of cargo dimensions and loads.

Kässbohrer’s Heavy-Duty Platform trailers are designed to transport long, heavy, and oversized loads such as concrete blocks, bridge components and steel constructions. Ingeniously designed up to 3,500 or 6,900 mm extendable platform with locking positions in every 500 mm.

German trailer manufacturer Zandt Cargo is showing the latest generation of AT-P 400, a 4-axle low-loader platform trailer series. Key to the design is a flat deck and low loading height.

Image showing KHL Group’s stand location at Bauma 2025 – Hall B5, Stand 401

About KHL at Bauma

Here at KHL, craneandtransportbriefing.com, International Cranes and Specialized Transport, and American Cranes and Transport we like to meet readers and clients every chance we get, so please visit the KHL Group stand in Hall B5 at booth 401.

If you look at a plan of the showground, we are almost dead centre, right in the middle of the whole show – so wherever you find yourself at Bauma, you should never be further than a 15-minute stroll.

Staff from all the company’s divisions will be on hand throughout the week, including the following:

KHL magazines, websites and newsletters

Meet the journalists and sales staff behind International Cranes and Specialized Transport, American Cranes & Transport, International Construction, Construction Europe, Power Progress, Power Progress International, International Rental News, Access International, Access, Lift & Handlers, and Demolition & Recycling International.

Staff from our daily online offerings, including Crane and Transport Briefing, Construction Briefing, Power Briefing and Rental Briefing will also be in Munich.

Off-Highway Research

OHR managing director Chris Sleight and his research colleagues will be based on the KHL stand at Bauma.

KHL Content Studio

Meet the team behind our new Content Studio commercial content division – Jon Abrahams, Mike Hayes and Milla Nurmikko. They will be happy to explain the range of services available, from thought leadership articles and product reports to white papers and professional videos.

Image showing KHL Group’s stand location at Bauma 2025 – Hall B5, Stand 401.

KHL Events

Learn more about the conferences, exhibitions and award dinners that KHL organises every year, including this year’s ITC tower crane event in Rome and the World Demolition Summit in Nashville in November.

Also find out more about our upcoming exhibitions: APEX Asia in Shanghai in October, and the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) and APEX shows in Maastricht in June 2026.

We look forward to seeing you in Munich.