BKL. A company that makes great projects possible.
Cranes: we know the ropes. As a family-owned business with over 55 years of experience, BKL is your partner for crane hire, crane sales and crane services in Germany and Europe. Over 700 cranes, 9 locations, more than 400 employees and one promise: even at the very top, we remain close to our customers.
About us I News I What we offer I Management & Advisory Board I Locations I Jobs & Apprenticeships I BKL Film I Awards I Certifications I App I History
Hiring, selling and erecting cranes? It’s in our family.
For over 55 years, BKL has been the go-to for top-quality crane solutions. Today, customers throughout Europe rely on our over 700 cranes and experienced specialists – from the local entrepreneur right up to the big names of the construction sector and industry.
As a leading crane service company with one of the largest fleets of cranes in Europe, we remain a family-owned business. As such, we place enormous emphasis on maintain personal relationships based on partnership with our customers and employees.
We own one of the largest, most state-of-the-art crane fleets in Europe: this includes more than 500 tower cranes ranging from 13 to 1,100 tonne-metre from the top European manufacturers such as Liebherr, Sáez, Potain and Cattaneo, as well as more than 140 mobile cranes up to 700 tonnes and more than 30 mobile construction cranes up to 140 tonne-metre.
Your benefit: You gain not only from our wide selection of machines, but above all from our expert, manufacturer-independent advice, which is tailored to your needs. It’s this that sets us apart as experts with a passion for cranes. Do you need a construction crane in Munich? A mobile crane for Frankfurt? Or a complete crane solution including logistics and assembly? We offer you a bespoke turnkey package. And it’s all right on your doorstep.
Always at your side: from crane assembly and transport to maintenance and repairs. Every day, our team of 400 employees across 9 locations work to ensure the success of your projects. In an emergency, our 24-hour emergency service for tower cranes in Germany is there for you around the clock. As a family-owned crane company, we are by your side as a trusted partner.
BKL News.
We’re always coming up with something new. Read the latest BKL news here, including updates on new cranes, operations, events – and much more.
About BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH.
We have been a trusted partner in crane hire, crane sales and crane servicing since 1969. With over 55 years of experience, we are one of the largest manufacturer-independent crane service companies in Europe.
The key to our success: Over 400 dedicated employees across 9 locations and a fleet of cranes that is second to none. More than 500 tower cranes, over 140 mobile cranes and more than 30 mobile construction cranes with up to 140 tonne-metre.
What our customers value: a vast selection of over 1,000 modern machine units. Expert advice that thinks ahead. And an one-stop service, which covers everything from assembly to transportation, right through to our 24-hour emergency service for tower cranes. BKL offers a bespoke turnkey package of crane services.
Executive Management and Advisory Board.
Executive Management:
- Alexander Volz (Managing Partner)
- Johanna Lauter
- Robert Popp
Advisory Board:
- Dr. Michael Hönig
- Marcus Husenbeth
- Michael Giglberger
BKL. A company with locations throughout Germany.
We spare no effort to realise each project to the very utmost for our customers. Wherever you’re planning to build in Germany or Europe: BKL is always close by from our 9 locations.
Jobs at BKL.
Do you want to join our highly motivated team? Take a look at our current vacancies – from crane technician to operations, from service technician to sales. We’re looking for people who are hands-on and who are as passionate about cranes as we are.
Apprenticeships at BKL.
Would you like to be trained by skilled professionals at a family-owned crane company? Find out about our current apprenticeship opportunities. Our training covers the expertise, teamwork and passion for construction that matter to us and to the industry.
The BKL film: Why our customers sleep better.
In our corporate film, you’ll experience BKL in action: We go above and beyond in our cinema-quality film. Guaranteeing plenty of thrills, it features two large cranes in the middle of the night in Frankfurt city centre – and ends with an unexpected twist. The film won the German Business Film Award (Top 3) in 2022 and shows how meticulous planning, safety and the highest standards of professional expertise lead to impressive results. Enjoy watching!
You want to know how these spectacular shots were taken?
Multiple award winner.
BKL not only convinces customers, but also expert juries. In 2024, we were recognised for the fifth time in a row as one of Germany’s most innovative SMEs in the ranking published by WirtschaftsWoche magazine.
In 2020, we were honoured to receive several prestigious awards – including the ‘Top Innovator’, the ‘Grand Prize for SMEs’ and an award as one of ‘Bavaria’s Best 50’.
This is not only an honour for us, but also an incentive: day in, day out we drive forward new, groundbreaking developments – for even better service and the success of your projects.
Our awards:
- Germany’s Most Innovative SMEs 2024
- German Business Film Award 2022
- Bavaria’s Best 50
- Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Enterprises
- Top Innovator 2020
Our certifications: your guarantee of quality.
Quality and safety are our number one priority. And that’s official: BKL has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and SCCP (Safety Certificate Contractors – unrestricted certificate for the petrochemical industry).
This means that, at BKL, you can be sure of getting the highest service quality and maximum safety, whether you are looking to hire a tower or mobile crane, need transportation including management of all necessary permits or utilise our range of services from assembly through to repairs and maintenance.
BKL and trade associations: Working together for the highest standards.
As a member of the BBI, the VDBUM and the BSK, we are always up to date on the latest developments in tower cranes, mobile cranes, heavy haulage, the trade and hire of construction machinery. We take advantage of the training opportunities for our personnel to ensure that our service is invariably of the highest standard. As one of the leading crane specialists we regard it as our responsibility to play an active role in promoting the industry in our common interest.
BKL App
Our app ‘Mein BKL’ (in German) offers numerous useful, crane-related functions and services while on the go.
Find the right tower or mobile crane, plus the technical specifications, for your building requirements, your personal BKL lift contact or tailored crane services – easily, free of charge and at the touch of a button.
The history of BKL: A company with a long tradition.
BKL operates the largest fleet of heavy-duty cranes in Germany, with over 40 tower cranes ranging from 500 to 1,100 tonne-metres and more than 15 heavy-duty mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 700 tonnes.
BKL now also realises container assemblies and the BKL crane configurator and is expanding its fleet with e-drive cranes.
Expansion: Three new locations in Aschaffenburg, Nuremberg and Ansbach, industrial assemblies and now over 650 cranes for hire.
BKL takes over Sáez dealership, marks its 15th bauma participation and adds luffing jib cranes to its portfolio.
BKL Frankfurt moves into its brand new building.
With the first LTM 1650-8.1 in Germany, the crane specialist now offers mobile cranes up to 700 tonnes for hire. BKL is awarded multiple times for innovation and growth.
For its 50th anniversary, BKL remains on a growth track: with the new location Hildesheim, tower cranes over 1000 tonne-metres and more than 600 cranes in the rental fleet.
The fifth BKL location opens in Rosenheim. BKL presents its new German App “Mein BKL”.
The fourth BKL location opens in Ingolstadt.
BKL launches the BKL System Cattaneo as exclusive distributor for Germany and Austria.
Manufacturer-independent focus with 50 new cranes from Comansa, Liebherr, Potain, Wolffkran and Cattaneo. BKL tower cranes are now also located in Hanover.
The first regional office opens in Frankfurt am Main.
Liebherr cranes are also added to the fleet.
The mobile fleet is extended to include 300 tonne cranes for erections and hire (new service).
Alexander Volz takes over executive management of the company.
Beginning of the partnership with Luigi Cattaneo S.p.A.
Raimondi top-slewing cranes are added to the hire fleet. BKL now erects cranes all over Germany.
The comprehensive hire fleet of tower cranes continues to grow.
Jürgen Volz starts off in Munich by distributing Edilmac top-slewing cranes, soon branching out to self-erecting cranes by Edilmac and Ferro.
Contact BKL.
We are here to assist you across Germany and Europe from our 9 locations:
E: info@bkl.de
Römerstr. 22
D-85661 Forstinning near Munich
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: ingolstadt@bkl.de
Ferdinand-Braun-Str. 38
D-85053 Ingolstadt
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: rosenheim@bkl.de
Am Eschengrund 5
D-83135 Schechen
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: frankfurt@bkl.de
Silostr. 50
D-65929 Frankfurt am Main
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: aschaffenburg@bkl.de
Aschaffenburger Str. 35
D-64832 Babenhausen
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: nuernberg@bkl.de
Gewerbegebiet Ost 44
D-91085 Weisendorf
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: ansbach@bkl.de
Industriestr. 3
D-91583 Schillingsfürst
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
D-30165 Hanover
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
E: hildesheim@bkl.de
Brückenstr. 11
D-31180 Giesen
Our opening hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
