Liebherr has kicked off a global competition to find the best mobile crane operator in the world. Dubbed the Game of Cranes, the event invites companies to nominate their most skilled operators to compete across three key challenges: safety, dexterity, and technical know-how.
The winner not only earns bragging rights of being the best but also scores a €2,500 (approximately A$4,500) voucher for their company to spend at the Liebherr shop.
The Game of Cranes is open to all Liebherr customers worldwide. The competition is designed to highlight the expertise required to operate mobile cranes—skills like precision, problem-solving, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Michaela Gogeißl from Liebherr’s Customer Training team said, “We not only want to honour the skills of crane operators but also raise awareness of the profession.”
How to enter
• Registration: From 7 April to 31 May 2025, companies can sign up their crane operators via a QR code (embedded below) linked to Liebherr’s website.
• Social media voting: Registered operators must post a video or photo showcasing their crane skills, anything from a compact 2-axle model to a massive 1,200-tonne crane. The more impressive the content, the more votes it’s likely to get by July 2025.
• Selection criteria: Liebherr experts will evaluate entries based on both the number of social media votes and their own technical assessment.
Operators who qualify will represent their companies in one of five regional competitions held in the US, Brazil, Australia, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. There, they’ll compete in hands-on challenges that test safety, dexterity, and technical knowledge.
The top five from these rounds will be flown to Ehingen, Germany in November 2025 for the grand finale.
Prizes
The top three crane operators will win:
• 1st place: €2,500 (approximately A$4,500) shop voucher
• 2nd place: €1,250 (approximately A$2,250) shop voucher
• 3rd place: €500 (approximately A$900) shop voucher
These vouchers are valid indefinitely and can be used across multiple purchases at the Liebherr shop.
To sign-up for the competition, scan the QR code below:
