News and press releases

New flagship: Richi replaces 350-tonne crane with new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

The Swiss company Richi AG, based in Weiningen, has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane, which replaces an older model of the same type in its fleet. Modern technology, efficiency and extensive experience with the LTM 1350-6.1 convinced the Swiss company to invest in this model once again.

Liebherr and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance forge key partnership

Liebherr-Aerospace and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance signed a 5-year Heat Exchanger Maintenance Services Agreement for the Air France KLM Group’s A320ceo/neo and A220 fleet as well as for the aircraft fleet supported by the French / Dutch MRO Provider.

MyGuide for Earthmoving App: exclusive insights into the construction of the Liebherr BAUMA booth

At the moment, everything still looks inconspicuous on the grounds of the Munich exhibition centre and there is little to suggest the world's largest construction machine trade fair. However, preparations are already underway so that the first visitors can visit Liebherr at BAUMA 2025 in just under six months.

MyGuide for Earthmoving App: exclusive insights into the construction of the Liebherr BAUMA booth

At the moment, everything still looks inconspicuous on the grounds of the Munich exhibition centre and there is little to suggest the world's largest construction machine trade fair. However, preparations are already underway so that the first visitors can visit Liebherr at BAUMA 2025 in just under six months.

MSG expands large crane fleet with Liebherr

MSG Krandienst GmbH, based in the Franco-German border region near Strasbourg, is expanding its fleet of large cranes with two modern machines from the Liebherr plant in Ehingen. An LTM 1300-6.3 was received a few days ago. This will be followed in February by an LTM 1650-8.1 with extensive equipment and the two telescopic boom variants with lengths of 54 and 80 metres. The company with the distinctive blue cranes believes it is well positioned to meet the requirements of the cross-border Alsace-Baden region.

Winter wonders: Liebherr wheel loaders as versatile helpers in snow and ice

Winter brings snow and ice that can make roads and pavements impassable. Reliable and powerful machines are essential to keep the infrastructure going. Thanks to their performance and robustness, Liebherr wheel loaders are also indispensable helpers for winter road maintenance. Various working attachments also enable a wide range of uses.

Mota-Engil orders 10 Liebherr railroad excavators for a major project in West Africa

The Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil has once again opted for Liebherr railroad excavators. The ten new machines of the type A 922 Rail Litronic will be used for a major railway project in Nigeria and Niger.

First in the fleet: Grúas Pirineos invests in a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

For Grúas Pirineos, the purchase of its first Liebherr mobile crane, the LTM 1650-8.1, marks a true milestone in the company’s short history. Thanks to this new acquisition, it can now offer a comprehensive range of services to its customers. The Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 will be primarily used by Grúas Pirineos in the wind energy, industrial and construction sectors.

50 years of excellence: celebrating the Liebherr mobile harbour crane

Progress evolves with the times and new lessons gained from experience. Liebherr has developed its flagship mobile harbour crane over five decades of changing industry demands, standards, and trends. Upgrades over the years have ultimately served to accommodate larger and heavier cargoes, while maintaining high standards in performance and reliability. This has included updates to the crane’s tower and boom, to modifications in its undercarriage. In recent years, all-electric cranes optimised for energy efficiency and sustainability have come to the forefront. And the newest LHM series focuses on advanced electronics and sensor technology for future automation.

Liebherr Connect – connecting man, machine and environment

With Liebherr Connect, the Group is taking a further step in the digital networking of machines. At the same time, the state-of-the-art connectivity solution creates a link between man, machine and the environment. Efficient data exchange represents major added value for customers and partners. Liebherr Connect is the key to digitalisation – today and in the future.

Porto Chibatão sets another milestone with four LBS 800

The contract for the purchase of four cranes was signed during the Intermodal event in São Paulo in 2022. The cranes were delivered in September and are now part of a fleet of 16 barge-slewing cranes in operation at the port. Founded in 1987, Porto Chibatão plays a crucial role in the logistical operations and economic impact on the regional economy. It serves the Manaus industrial park, also known as the Manaus free trade zone, and is essential for processing increasing cargo volumes in the region.

First LPS 600 in Germany boosts logistics for J. MÜLLER

The LPS 600 features a 61-metre boom, a motorised grab control and an e-drive that ensures optimal handling performance. The crane is designed for a total travel distance of 650 metres in one direction and therefore has an extra-large cable drum. A curve-going chassis with various pivot points has also been installed so that the crane can travel on winding roads and thus reach more areas of the harbour effectively. Special seals on the wheels have been installed as flood protection. The seaport of Brake is located 26 kilometres upstream from the Weser delta. It has modern transhipment facilities, silo facilities and warehouses along a 2.5-kilometre-long quay and a total of seven berths for large ships.

Wind power learns to swim: France’s first floating offshore wind farm

The latest story in the Group Magazine shows how the first floating offshore wind farm in France was built off the coast of Marseille. The ‘Provence Grand Large’ project comprises three 8.4 MW wind turbines on floating platforms anchored 17 kilometres off the coast. The use of the Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane was crucial for the installation.

Liebherr supplies rope winches for the world's strongest ring crane

Dutch company Mammoet had big plans and ultimately put them to practice, having constructed the world's strongest onshore ring crane, also known as the SK6000. One of its key components – a gear ring rope winch – has been provided by Liebherr and enables the ring crane to lift extremely high loads.

Liduro Power Port gets into construction sites in France

Liebherr Distribution et Service France has recently set up a Liduro Power Port, the new mobile energy storage solution developed within the Group.

Liebherr USA, Co. holds 2024 North America Sales and Training Seminar

Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling technology team hosted the 2024 North American Sales and Training Seminar in Richmond and Emporia, VA. More than 100 attendees participated in the two-day event receiving hands-on training of Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling technology products.

Liebherr-Aerospace at MRO Europe 2024

Liebherr-Aerospace will welcome guests at its booth no. 7168 at MRO Europe that will take place in Barcelona (Spain), from October 22 to 24, 2024.

Closing the gap: Wertz-Autokrane takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane

Wertz Autokrane GmbH & Co. Transport KG has taken delivery of a new LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane. It complements the fleet of the traditional Aachen-based company with a load capacity of between 90 and 150 tonnes. The ability to operate the 5-axle mobile crane with a total weight of 48 tonnes and the advantages of the new Liebherr LICCON3 crane control system were important decision criteria.