Press releases | 27/03/2019
The Liebherr R 922 crawler excavator, launched worldwide in October 2018, has won a prize at the IF Design Award 2019 in the "product design" category. With an operating weight of 22 tonnes and an engine output of 120 kW/163 HP, this machine was developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France).
Like all the crawler excavator models in Liebherr's latest generation 8, the R 922 benefits from a fully redesigned architecture offering users enhanced comfort, safety, ergonomics and operating performance. Accompanied by other representatives from the brand-new generation 8, the R 922 will make its world début on the Liebherr stand at the Bauma 2019 fair in Munich from 8 to 14 April.
The iF product design award: a global benchmark
Founded 65 years ago, the annual iF product design award recognises the best in product design around the world. Every year, 5500 entries are received from 59 countries. A benchmark for consumers and users alike, there are various categories in the iF product design award: Product, Packaging, Communication, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design/UX and Architecture.
22/09/2026
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At InnoTrans 2026, Liebherr will unveil its new railroad excavator for the first time: the RE 22 M Litronic. This model expands the existing range to include a machine in the 22-tonne class with hydrostatic rail-wheel drive and is the successor to the A 922 Rail and A 924 Rail. The machine combines tried-and-tested components from the A 922 Rail with a newly developed undercarriage and a new operator's cab.
21/09/2026
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Liebherr – a reliable partner at InnoTrans 2026
At InnoTrans running in Berlin (Germany) from September 22 to 25 2026, Liebherr is presenting solutions from the transportation systems and rail-road excavators product areas. The Group will be displaying its exhibits at booth O/170 in the outdoor area. The Group’s appearance at the exhibition is focused not only on products, but also on topics such as partnership and its joint efforts with customers to actively shape the future.
16/09/2026
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From dust to top performance: Liebherr impresses at the České Štěrkopísky gravel plant
Dust, demanding operating conditions and extreme material loads: at the sand and gravel pit near Velká Černoc, Liebherr wheel loaders and mining trucks are demonstrating their full capabilities. Abrasive sand, uneven tracks and demanding multi-shift operation place the highest demands on both man and machine. It is not just performance that is crucial here – above all, robustness, reliability and efficient coordination between all machines are essential.
