News and press releases

Kai Friedrich appointed new Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co., the sales and service organization based in Newport News, Virginia. Friedrich will be taking over the role previously held by Peter Mayr.

Liebherr to present its latest innovations at MINExpo 2021

Liebherr will showcase its latest innovative equipment, technology, and services for the mining industry at MINExpo International® in Las Vegas, USA, from September 13–15, 2021. Covering a total area of more than 28,000 sq. ft (2,600m2), Liebherr booth #7627 will present advancements from its Mining, Mobile Cranes, and Components product segments.

Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 t / 336 tons haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful T 284 (363 t / 400 tons) and the upgraded T 264 (240 t / 265 tons).

Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr: R 976-E and R 980 SME-E electric crawler excavators

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The latest electric excavators to be developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, they are not just converted diesel machines. The excavators and their electric power system were designed and produced entirely by Liebherr.

Liebherr R 9600 excavators perform in Australia

Liebherr’s new 600-tonne mining excavator, the R 9600, enters the market backed by experience in the field at two Australian mines: BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine and Coronado’s Curragh North metallurgical coal mine operated by Thiess.

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market.

Liebherr Mining Extends its Operator Training Simulator Offer

Advanced operator training simulators are essential for honing the skills of workers operating heavy mining equipment. Liebherr offers a combination of simulation and instructor-led training to elevate operators to the target level of production, performance, and machine care.

First R 9150B Mining excavator in the U.S

The first Liebherr R 9150B hydraulic mining excavator in electric configuration is currently in operation in the United States. Last year, Youngquist Brothers received their newest Liebherr hydraulic mining excavator, the R 9150B E, which is the first in the U.S. market and in the world. The new R 9150B E joins an R 994 E currently owned and operated by Youngquist Brothers and is a primary producer for the mine today.

River transportation, a long lasting success for Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar

Each year, about 1,000 so-called "exceptional" trucks were needed to transport the mining machines assembled by Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS to the Belgian seaports to join mine sites around the world (Australia, Africa, Asia etc.).

100 Liebherr PR 776 mining dozers commissioned

Since its market launch in 2016, the world’s biggest hydrostatic dozer, the Liebherr PR 776, has achieved many successes and exceeded the expectations of Liebherr customers worldwide. Recently the Liebherr factory in Telfs, Austria celebrated the commissioning of 100 PR 776 Mining Dozers.

MacKellar Group adds to T 264 fleet in Australia

Four Liebherr T 264 off-highway haul trucks will be added to Dawson Mine in Australia for customer MacKellar Mining.

Liebherr USA, Co. adds Lincoln Klemola as new Manager of Field Services for its Mining division

Liebherr USA, Co. announces Lincoln Klemola as the new Manager of Field Services for its Mining Sales division in the western United States.

Liebherr fleet of five T 264 mining trucks goes to Australia

Five 240 tonne Liebherr T 264 off-highway haul trucks were commissioned in early 2020 for use at Dawson Mine in Queensland, Australia.

Liebherr Mining and VA Erzberg: an innovative partnership

At Bauma 2019, VA Erzberg and Liebherr have concluded a development contract for a Trolley assist system for the T 236 (100t mining truck). Since then the iron ore mine has been testing the diesel-electric truck in Austria.

Liebherr USA, Co. headquarters opens at expanded campus in Newport News, Virginia

Liebherr USA, Co. marked a milestone on April 6, 2020 – the company formally moved in to a newly expanded campus. The facilities house employees who work in administration, finance, human resources, sales, information technology, marketing, product support and distribution for nine different product units under the Liebherr USA, Co. umbrella.

Luxembourg: Two new Liebherr crawler excavators for Félix Giorgetti Sàrl

After 11 years and 16,000 hours of loyal service, the R 954 C crawler excavator purchased by the Félix Giorgetti Sàrl family business has been replaced by the latest model, the Generation 8 R 938. A new R 956 will soon be joining it specifically for extensive earthmoving and truck loading.

Statement concerning the Carmichael project

In 2019, the Adani Group commissioned Liebherr to supply five mining excavators for the Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland, Australia. The first excavator has now been assembled on site.

Liebherr to celebrate 50th anniversary in the USA

Liebherr in the United States is celebrating 50 years of success as a leading manufacturer in North America this year.