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Top offshore Crane Manufacturers

Liebherr vs. Favelle Favco: Two Giants, Two Philosophies

Liebherr, headquartered in Switzerland and Germany, is known for its precision-engineered offshore cranes, including ram luffing, box boom, and knuckle boom models. Liebherr cranes are often found on high-spec vessels and platforms requiring advanced control systems, high redundancy, and long-term reliability. Their cranes feature electro-hydraulic drive systems, active heave compensation, and digital diagnostics, making them ideal for deepwater and wind energy applications.

In contrast, Favelle Favco, based in Malaysia and Australia, is famous for its high-speed diesel-hydraulic cranes. These cranes are built for speed and power, often used on jack-up rigs and construction vessels. Favelle Favco's RL and PC series cranes are known for their robust design, fast cycle times, and ease of maintenance, making them a preferred choice in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Asia.

While Liebherr emphasizes precision and automation, Favelle Favco focuses on raw lifting power and operational simplicity, each serving distinct offshore needs.

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Global Brands: Europe, America & Beyond

Europe is home to several offshore crane pioneers:

- Huisman (Netherlands): Known for mast cranes and leg encircling cranes.

- MacGregor (Finland/Norway): Offers knuckle boom and subsea cranes.

- Palfinger (Austria): Specializes in compact and electric offshore cranes.

- KenzFigee (Netherlands): Offers ram luffing and boom hoist cranes.

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In the U.S., NOV and legacy brands like Titan Industries and Bucyrus-Erie have contributed significantly to offshore lifting, especially in the Gulf region.

Asia also plays a major role, with Favelle Favco and Dalian Huarui among the key players.

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Many of these brands: Liebherr, Favelle Favco, Huisman, MacGregor, Palfinger, NOV, KenzFigee, Titan, Bucyrus-Erie remain active today, either independently or as part of larger engineering groups.

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Conbit's Multi-Brand Offshore Crane Services

Conbit offers multi-brand support for offshore cranes, regardless of manufacturer or age.

Our services include:

- Inspection and maintenance

- Troubleshooting and damage repair

- Refurbishment and upgrades

- Reverse engineering and spare part solutions

- Lifetime extension studies

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With former technicians from brands like Huisman on our team, Conbit combines deep product knowledge with flexible engineering solutions. Whether your crane is a high-tech Liebherr or a legacy Titan MK-series, we ensure it remains safe, compliant, and operational.