ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – 23 July, 2026 – Bigfoot Crane Company has erected the first Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 hydraulic luffing jib crane in North America, placing one of Liebherr’s newest hydraulic city cranes directly into service on a multi-family residential construction in Point Grey, Vancouver.
The milestone is a significant moment for Bigfoot Crane Company and for the North American tower crane market. Purpose-built for inner-city construction, the Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 brings compact luffing performance, strong lifting capacity, fine load control, and a very small out-of-service position to projects where space is limited and every metre of site planning matters.
For Bigfoot Crane Company, the first North American erection of the 195 HC-LH 6/12 continues a proven pattern of bringing advanced Liebherr crane technology to Canadian jobsites early. Following the company’s introduction of the Liebherr 125 EC-B 6 to North America, this latest addition further strengthens Bigfoot’s position as a leading full-service tower crane partner for complex urban projects.
“The Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 is exactly the kind of crane that reflects where urban construction is heading: compact, precise, powerful, and designed for sites where space is at a premium,” said Ryan Burton, Managing Director of Bigfoot Crane Company. “Being the first to erect this crane in North America is a proud moment for our team, but more importantly, it gives our customers access to a new level of performance backed by Bigfoot Crane Company’s legendary service.”
Built for Tight Urban Jobsites
Liebherr describes the 195 HC-LH 6/12 as its hydraulic city crane, and the designation fits the demands of its first Canadian job. On tight urban sites, luffing jib cranes provide a critical advantage by allowing the jib to raise and lower within a reduced working envelope. This helps contractors lift materials efficiently while managing nearby structures, roads, property lines, and other active construction zones.
The 195 HC-LH 6/12 offers a maximum lifting capacity of 12,000 kg, a maximum radius of 55.00 m, and a lifting capacity of 2,550 kg at maximum radius. Its jib can be configured up to 55 m and extended in 5 m increments, giving project teams flexibility to match the crane setup to the site, lift plan, and building footprint.
That capacity makes the crane well suited to the realities of high-rise and mixed-use construction, where crews may need to move formwork, reinforcing steel, mechanical equipment, pallets of material, and other heavy components with precision and confidence. At the same time, the crane’s compact luffing geometry and very small parked position help reduce the space required when the crane is out of service.
Technology That Improves Control, Capacity, and Safety
The Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 is equipped with a series of operator-focused technologies designed to make demanding lifts safer and more controlled. Micromove supports fine positioning for delicate load placement, while level luffing helps keep the load path predictable as the jib angle changes. Liebherr’s Load-Plus function can provide up to a 25 percent increase in capacity for individual lifts when project conditions call for additional lifting performance.
The crane also features a slim tower system, large hook-height potential, climbable configuration, and fast hydraulic luffing performance. Together, these features make the 195 HC-LH 6/12 a strong fit for dense city work, where tower cranes must deliver high output without overwhelming the site.
Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 Key Specifications
Model: Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 Crane type: Hydraulic luffing jib crane Maximum lifting capacity: 12,000 kg Maximum radius: 55.00 m Lifting capacity at maximum radius: 2,550 kg Jib length: Up to 55 m, extendable in 5 m increments Key features: Micromove, Load-Plus, level luffing, slim tower system, climbable configuration, compact out-of-service position
From Fleet Addition to First Project
The luffing crane is already at work on its first project, Telus Living Point Grey in Vancouver. Its deployment demonstrates how Bigfoot Crane Company’s team supports customers beyond equipment supply, combining crane selection, technical planning, transport, erection, commissioning, service, maintenance, parts, and support into a complete project solution.
As an owner/operator with one of the largest tower crane fleets in North America, Bigfoot Crane rentalCompany continues to invest in equipment that helps contractors meet the increasing demands of urban construction. The Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 expands Bigfoot Crane Company’s luffing crane rental capabilities and gives Canadian project teams access to a crane designed specifically for sites where performance and space management must work together.
A North American First for Bigfoot Crane Company
Founded in 2015, Bigfoot Crane Company has grown into a trusted full-service crane provider headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Bigfoot Crane Company’s fleet has been recognized among the top 20 largest crane fleets in North America, reflecting the company’s continued investment in equipment, people, training, and service capability.
With the first Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 now erected in North America, Bigfoot Crane Company is once again helping introduce advanced crane technology to the Canadian construction market. The crane’s arrival is more than a fleet expansion; it is a signal of where tower crane rentals are heading for dense, high-value, technically demanding jobsites.
“This crane is built for the kind of construction challenges our customers are facing right now,” added Ryan Burton. “Telus Living Point Grey is a strong first application for the 195 HC-LH 6/12, and we are excited to see how this crane helps open up new possibilities for tight urban projects across Canada and North America.”
Availability
The Liebherr 195 HC-LH 6/12 hydraulic luffing jib crane is available through Bigfoot Crane Company for qualifying tower crane rental projects. Contractors, developers, and construction managers can contact Bigfoot to discuss luffing crane rentals, tower crane planning, project requirements, and availability.
About Bigfoot Crane Company
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. is a full-service crane and hoist provider headquartered at 2170 Carpenter Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6B4. Bigfoot Crane Company provides crane sales, luffing crane rentals, tower crane service, storage, transport, installation, maintenance, construction hoists, wind monitoring equipment, underhook accessories, and Bigfoot Academy training. With a fleet ranked among the top 20 largest in North America since 2015, Bigfoot is committed to providing Legendary Service, modern equipment, and complete project support for construction professionals across Canada and beyond.
For more information, visit bigfootcrane.com or call 1-604-854-3218.
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