Heavy cargo

HEAVY LIFT LOGISTICS WITH EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE

EMIL EGGER is your partner for reliable crane logistics. Concentrated experience coupled with the most efficient crane fleet in Switzerland guarantee individual and flexible solutions. At ETE, customer-oriented advice comes first. The project managers have many years of experience and, together with the best crane drivers in Switzerland, form an unbeatable team. Thus, not only projects with the largest crane in Switzerland, the LR 11000, are regularly handled to the complete satisfaction of the customer, but also projects of any kind are implemented professionally and efficiently. Every day, ETE cranes lift dozens of prefabricated elements, modular buildings, construction cranes or entire bridges as well as wind turbines and ships, but especially trains.

THE MOST POWERFUL CRANE FLEET IN SWITZERLAND

RELIABLE AND INNOVATIVE CRANE LOGISTICS
Fast, flexible and professional, that’s our motto. We are available 24 hours a day on the hotline +41 71 282 52 20 and can be contacted in all regions of Switzerland. Thanks to our clout in the crane and special transport sector, we are always ready for action. EMIL EGGER is also the only Swiss company to rank among the top 20 German-speaking crane service providers.
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Mobile cranes

Our powerful mobile cranes cover lifting capacities of up to 500 tonnes. Compactly built, mobile and versatile with large lifting capacity.

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CRAWLER CRANES

The huge fleet of crawler cranes includes units of 250 t, 500 t, 750 t and 1000 t capacity.

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MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE

Mobile construction cranes operate similarly to construction cranes. Quickly erected, they are ideal for daily site logistics and short operations in confined spaces.

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EGGER ESK SPECIAL CRANES

ESK cranes are a special development from EGGER, which are used particularly for industrial relocations and special assemblies.

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TRUCK-MOUNTED CRANES

Versatile when it comes to transport and lifting, the truck cranes. As true all-rounders, they support efficient movement and positioning.

Minikran ideal für beengte Platzverhältnisse

MINICRANE

Where space is particularly tight and a mobile crane is too big, our mini crawler cranes / spider cranes are used.

OVERVIEW ETE VEHICLE FLEET

THE TECHNICAL MANUAL

In order to be able to quickly evaluate the suitable devices, the technical manual is available with a practical overview index. Digitally also available as an interactive PDF. On more than 300 pages you will find our heavy goods range at a glance including technical drawings & dimension tables. Our project managers will be happy to provide you with further information.

The entire vehicle fleet in the practical e-paper
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WITH KNOW-HOW AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

PROFESSIONAL LIFTING AND SHIFTING TECHNOLOGY

The market for heavy-duty logistics and lifting technology is subject to special framework conditions and requires a high degree of trust. Lifting and transporting heavy goods therefore requires a reliable and professional solution. EMIL EGGER AG is the suitable partner for this and offers a full-service concept from a single source. We are your partner for lifting, moving, lowering and dismantling any lifting material and loads up to several thousand tonnes.

 

Trust in the full service of EMIL EGGER AG

  • Individual, economical and customer-optimized solutions
  • Creation of bases for variant decisions
  • Project planning and engineering
  • Transport, insertion and assembly as part of the full-service concept
  • Optimal equipment (strand jacks, shifting units, mobile & crawler cranes, lifting systems, SPMT)

FROM PIONEER TO PREMIUM PROVIDER

TRANSPORTS WITH PERFORMANCE AND PERSONALITY

EMIL EGGER AG is a leader in the heavy lift sector and thanks to the long tradition we have translated the pioneering spirit of the former founder Emil Egger into the present day as a premium supplier. The perfect interaction of state-of-the-art technology and a competent team relieves the burden on customers and brings the highest performance to solve all the challenges that are placed on us.

EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORTS OR HEAVY TRANSPORT SERVICE – WE ACCOMPANY YOU FROM A TO Z

Exceptional transports or heavy transports are transports with excess masses. In Switzerland, police escorts are mandatory above certain masses and weights. Since 2019, these police tasks may also be performed by specially trained private personnel. In the corresponding special permits / exceptional transport permits, the respective regulations are issued by the state. The so-called ATB (exceptional transport escort) drivers safely perform transport escort within the framework of national regulations. EMIL EGGER has sufficient ATB riders, the appropriate vehicles and also the necessary authorisations for the whole of Switzerland.

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SPECIAL TRANSPORTS – MORE PERFORMANCE THAT MAKES MORE POSSIBLE

Special transports are not only low loaders of all kinds and dozens of special tractors, but above all solutions from A to Z. As a full-service provider with the most powerful fleet in Switzerland, we are ideally equipped for this and manage entire projects at the customer’s request. Tons of goods of various sizes and lengths are transported by us in Switzerland, but also beyond its borders. Additional services such as route clarification, obtaining the necessary permits, organizing the escort and project management are part of our service portfolio as standard.

MACHINE TRANSPORTS

EMIL EGGER Industrial Removals Jobs Jobs MachinesFor decades, customers in the field of industrial relocation and industrial assembly have relied on the sound expertise of EMIL EGGER AG. As early as the 1950s, the machines to be transported became larger and larger, and Emil Egger recognized the need to specialize at an early stage. As a pioneer, he was initially unable to easily draw on existing devices on the market and developed some aids himself as part of his own brand. Today, the offer on the market is much more extensive, ETE continuously invests in necessary equipment to meet customer requirements. Nevertheless, every now and then the brand self-made is again in demand to master every need. Whether relocating, bringing in or assembling machinery or replacing production equipment and facilities, we put our experienced team of experts at your disposal and lead your project to success.

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EFFICIENT SWAP BODY SYSTEM

Your advantages with our interchangeable platform system:

  • Efficient due to one-time loading only – no need for unnecessary reloading
  • Optimal load securing thanks to aluminum stanchions
  • Any type of interchangeable flatbeds for rent
  • Spacious warehouses throughout Switzerland, covered or outdoor
  • Timely transport
  • Lifting and moving the elements with suitable crane
  • Significant savings in time and costs
  • All services from A-Z from one source

REAL ALL-ROUNDERS: TRUCK CRANES

EMIL EGGER truck crane logistics Switzerland general cargo heavy cargo large, bulky, heavy goodsTruck loader cranes are versatile and are particularly in demand for transporting machinery, assembly work, glass work and also in the field of steel and metal construction. Our powerful truck cranes (20 to 100 mt lifting capacity) not only transport goods from A to B, but also place them on site with pinpoint accuracy.
Lifting gear, trolleys, hydraulic jacks and other accessories for smooth insertion are part of the standard equipment of our truck cranes.

PROFESSIONAL AND SAFE STORAGE OF HEAVY AND LARGE GOODS

OUTDOOR STORAGE AND HEAVY GOODS HALLS WITH INDOOR CRANE

Our own warehouses, specifically designed for heavy goods, are distributed throughout Switzerland and are therefore always close to you. In total, more than 40,000 m² of storage space is available just for heavy goods. This makes ETE the most efficient logistics provider in the country in the warehousing sector as well.

Together with the other pallet warehouses, EMIL EGGER AG offers areas of around 200,000 m². High floor loads and overhead crane systems up to over 60 t are standard. All warehouses are built according to the latest standards and are also heated if necessary. Likewise, ETE has generous external warehouses.

In addition, the flexibility of the EMIL EGGER warehouse infrastructure gives customers the greatest possible leeway and saves costs. Our customers only ever pay for the storage space they actually need. Based on demand, they can store their goods on short, medium or long term.

With our services, we create free space for our customers and free up their resources so that they can concentrate on their core business.
Our special vehicles also take over the delivery or removal of goods such as machines, plants, transformers, cable reels, containers, etc. on request.

Working platforms for any use above and below terrain

LIFTING PLATFORMS RENTAL AND TRAINING

EMIL EGGER AG has a versatile range of rental lifting platforms in a wide variety of designs. We have platforms for all types of work, whether above or below ground. Our specialists find the right solution for every order.
Take advantage of our no-obligation telephone consultation, reserve your desired lifting platform conveniently online or request a quote.

You can also benefit from our IPAF-certified operator training courses. Our courses are taught by specially trained, certified and experienced instructors.

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Training dates

IPAF-certified operator training reduces the risk of hazards and also increases efficiency. Sign up for a one-day training now!

Lifting platforms training

HEAVY DUTY FORKLIFT RENTALS UP TO 16 TONS LIFTING CAPACITY

SIMPLY RENT THE RIGHT WORK EQUIPMENT – WITH OR WITHOUT OPERATION

EMIL EGGER offers a wide range of forklifts for indoor and outdoor applications in the field of warehousing and removals. From 1.4 tons to 7 tons lifting capacity, forklifts can be rented from us in external operation. From 7 tons to 16 tons lifting capacity, we offer rental only including operation of the equipment.

Heavy-duty forklifts can be used to load or move heavy machinery. Usually, lifting heights of up to six meters are possible. ETE also has telescopic forklifts that can reach lifting heights of up to 13 metres. Together with you, we will find the right machine from our fleet for every application.

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SOIL PROTECTION AND PAVING OF PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SQUARES, ETC.

ROADWAY SLABS FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ROADS

Our roadway panels make construction sites easily accessible. Thanks to our mobile roadway slabs, we can build temporary roads or crane parking areas. This track plate system also allows our power packs to be used in places that are very difficult to access. Meadows Our roadway panels make construction sites easily accessible. Thanks to our mobile roadway slabs, we can build temporary roads or crane parking areas. This track plate system also allows our power packs to be used in places that are very difficult to access. Meadows can usually be made passable by means of such plates.can usually be made passable by means of such plates.

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THE NUMBER 1 IN HEAVY LIFT LOGISTICS IN SWITZERLAND

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284 MODULES TRANSPORTED AND PLACED BY CRANE

On behalf of Burckhardt Compression AG, Winterthur, we were allowed to lift a 280 t compressor from the production site in Winterthur with our 500 t lifting system, move it and then load it onto our 18-axle special low-loader. With a total weight of more than 420 t and a total length of almost 60 m, including the two impact vehicles, we then drove along cantonal roads in the direction of Auhafen/Basel.
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Industrial relocation with special transport

On behalf of Burckhardt Compression AG, Winterthur, we were allowed to lift a 280 t compressor from the production site in Winterthur with our 500 t lifting system, move it and then load it onto our 18-axle special low-loader. With a total weight of more than 420 t and a total length of almost 60 m, including the two impact vehicles, we then drove along cantonal roads in the direction of Auhafen/Basel.
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Recovery after train accident

At the end of March, a violent storm blew a three-car train composition off the tracks in Lüscherz, Bern. Of the 16 passengers on the train at the time, three were injured. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. EMIL EGGER AG was entrusted with the rescue.
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Replacement beaver bridge in Biberbrugg with 1000 tons crane

Numerous onlookers followed the work of replacing the 60-year-old beaver bridge in Biberbrugg from September 30 to October 2. Toneatti AG, together with subcontractors such as EMIL EGGER, carried out the long-planned work. After dismantling the old bridge, the new one, 17 m long and weighing 240 tons, was then set with millimeter precision.
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Crane assembly EMIL EGGER | Power pole assembly in Pradella - La Punt project

Crane work for power pole assembly

Several cranes from the EMIL EGGER fleet were deployed in the Engadine to ensure smooth assembly: an 80-ton crane, a 100-ton pneu crane and, in some cases, a 250-ton mobile crane with a hook height of over 90 meters.
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All-terrain crane Tadano AC 7.450-1 Operation in Dübendorf

Tadano AC 7.450-1 mobile crane in operation on a high-rise construction site in Dübendorf. Due to the confined space, a compactly built crane with enormous lifting height was required, which can erect construction cranes up to 100 m.
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42 m high observation tower was completed in three strokes

The wood used for the construction of the tower comes directly from the hardwood forest. Approximately 310 cubic meters of wood were processed. The whole tower weighs a total of 190 tons. The challenge of stacking the weighty and large prefabricated elements of 42 tons each on top of each other was solved by means of crane work by EMIL EGGER AG. The modules were mounted on top of each other in three lifts up to a height of 42 m by means of a 450-tonne pneumatic crane.
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EMIL EGGER Mini caterpillar crane C6 on the Säntis

When the smallest is suddenly the highest

In the spring of 2022, our smallest C6 mini crawler crane had a big job on the landmark of eastern Switzerland – the Säntis – at an altitude of over 2500 metres. Various crane jobs had to be carried out as part of a research project.
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Excavation of the Polybahn in Zurich by EMIL EGGER Heavy Lift Logistics

Excavation, loading and removal of the Polybahn in Zurich

We are also busy during the week, for example excavating, loading and removing the Polybahn in Zurich. With ETE it goes safely to the revision.
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EMIL EGGER crawler crane lifts underpass

Underpass weighing tons moved with millimeter precision

The 1000 t crawler crane LR 11000 from EMIL EGGER, together with the top team, was once again able to prove what is possible.
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