Ryan Mining Takes Delivery of Liebherr HS 8300.2 Dragline

Ryan Mining Inc. has taken delivery of its first Liebherr HS 8300.2 dragline, marking an expansion of the company’s mining equipment fleet.

The machine was delivered by Liebherr USA, Co. in Newport News, Virginia, on February 20, 2026. According to the company, the dragline will be deployed at Ryan’s Star Quarries operation.

The HS 8300.2 will operate with a 135-foot boom and a 12-cubic-yard dragline bucket to support increasing production requirements. Ryan Incorporated Mining is a heavy construction contractor specializing in site development and mining operations. The addition of the duty cycle crawler crane is intended to strengthen the company’s fleet and operational capacity.

“We chose the Liebherr HS 8300.2 because of its exceptional reliability and productivity, which perfectly match the demands of our growing operations at Star Quarries. This machine represents a major step forward for our team and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality mining results efficiently,” said Marc Barnell, vice president of Ryan Mining Inc.

The HS 8300.2 duty cycle crawler crane is designed for heavy-duty material handling applications. It can be configured for dragline work or operated with high-capacity grabs. Liebherr states the machine delivers high power and efficiency and incorporates electronic control systems that allow smooth, simultaneous movements and precise handling of large dragline buckets.

The crane can also be equipped with the company’s Pactronic hybrid drive system, which is designed to increase turnover performance and reduce fuel consumption.

The delivery represents Ryan Mining’s first acquisition of this model and establishes a new equipment relationship with Liebherr.