News and press releases

The Liebherr PR 736 – Generation 6 crawler tractor at the Smopyc 2017 trade fair

Among Liebherr’s products on display at the 2017 Smopyc trade fair in Zaragoza is the PR 736 crawler tractor with a service weight of between 20 and 25 tonnes. The machine concept has been designed for increased efficiency and reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Hannover Messe 2017: LiView® – The intelligent position transducer for hydraulic cylinders

Liebherr presents the new intelligent position transducer LiView® at Hannover Messe 2017. The robust system determines the exact piston position and speed through high-resolution absolute measurement. LiView® is especially suitable for automation of mobile machinery.

Liebherr material handler LH 24 M Litronic at Smopyc 2017: compact and powerful

At Smopyc 2017, Liebherr presents a representative of the small material handlers with the LH 24 M Litronic. The LH 24 M is available with both a four-point outrigger and with stabilising blade and two-point outrigger.

Liebherr A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator at Smopyc 2017

Liebherr presents the A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator with emissions standard Stage IV / Tier 4f at Smopyc 2017. With an operating weight between 17,600 and 19,800 kg (38,800 – 43,600lb) and engine power of 120kW / 163HP, the A 918 is the ideal machine both for classic earthmoving and road construction, as well as drainage and pipeline works.

Hannover Messe 2017: New portfolio concept for Liebherr hydraulic pumps

At Hannover Messe 2017, Liebherr presents its new portfolio concept for hydraulic pumps to the professional visitors. With its two axial piston pumps in the medium-pressure and high-pressure range, the Liebherr portfolio covers a still wider range of applications.

Flossdorf expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane

Dietmar Flossdorf GmbH took delivery of an LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane at the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen in mid-March. The 8-axle 500-tonne mobile crane will replace a seven-year-old LTM 1350-6.1. The new crane will extend Flossdorf's range of services upwards. It provides additional job capacity, particularly in the wind power sector where it will primarily be used for repairs and repowering.

New Customer for Liebherr: CRRC Sifang America Orders Level Control Systems for the Chicago Transit Authority

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply level control systems for its new customer CRRC Sifang America. These are to be installed in the 7000 series rail vehicles ordered for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Liebherr-Australia at Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo

The 2017 Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo took place from 21 - 23 April in Penrith, NSW.

Visionary lattice boom system from Liebherr

Liebherr has developed a completely new boom system with the designation SX for its 750-tonne lattice boom cranes LR 1750/2 and LG 1750 for erecting the latest generation of wind turbines. Turbines with a hub height of up to 165 metres and component weights of up to 120 tonnes can be erected using the SX system. To date these capacity data were the exclusive domain of cranes in the 1000 tonne class or above.

Visionary boom system from Liebherr - SX system increases lifting capacity and lifting height of 750-tonne lattice boom cranes to the 1,000 tonne class for erecting wind turbines

Liebherr has developed a completely new boom system with the designation SX for its 750-tonne lattice boom cranes LR 1750/2 and LG 1750 for erecting the latest generation of wind turbines. Turbines with a hub height of up to 165 metres and component weights of up to 120 tonnes can be erected using the SX system. To date these capacity data were the exclusive domain of cranes in the 1000 tonne class or above.

World Premier: First Ever 3D Printed Primary Flight Control Component from Liebherr-Aerospace Has Flown on an Airbus Aircraft

On March 30th 2017, Airbus successfully flew Liebherr-Aerospace’s 3D printed spoiler actuator valve block on a flight test A380.

Liebherr at the Ligna 2017 trade fair with special machines for the timber and forestry industry

At the Ligna 2017 international trade fair for the timber and forestry industry, which takes place from 22 to 26 May 2017 in Hanover, Liebherr is presenting its latest special machines for timber processing companies. Visitors can find the Liebherr trade fair stand in the Open-air site (FG) on the corner of 7th avenue and Logistics avenue, Stand L44.

Liebherr to Supply Roll Coupling Components for Combino Low-Floor Trams in Potsdam

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has received an order from Siemens AG, Vienna (Austria) to supply roll coupling components for eight Combino low-floor trams. The trams will be operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam GmbH, Potsdam (Germany). The order comprises a total of 48 control cylinders, 24 hydraulic accumulators and 24 stop valves, and will be delivered by the end of 2017.

Brazilian crane contractor LOCAR updates its crane fleet with 4 new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes

Crane, heavy haulage and aerial platform contractor LOCAR from Brazil took delivery of four new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes at a stroke. New technical developments such as VarioBase®, VarioBallast® and the single-engine concept were important criteria for the purchase. LOCAR has updated its crane fleet with these four new 250-tonne cranes.

Liebherr crawler excavator R 926 in action during coastal repair work on the island of Texel

A new Liebherr R 926 crawler excavator has been deployed on the Dutch island of Texel since September 2016. The excavator is used by Dros during coastal repair work, for building dams and canals, as well as for pumping applications.

World Premier: First Ever 3D Printed Primary Flight Control Component from Liebherr-Aerospace Flown on an Airbus Aircraft

On March 30th 2017, Airbus successfully flew Liebherr-Aerospace’s 3D printed spoiler actuator valve block on a flight test A380. It is the first 3D printed primary flight control hydraulic component flown on an Airbus aircraft.

Milestone anniversary: Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH delivers 50,000th wheel loader

The 50,000th Liebherr wheel loader has rolled off the production line at Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH. The anniversary machine, an L 566 XPower®, will be delivered to long-standing Liebherr customer Geiger Unternehmensgruppe. Geiger‘s Managing Partner Pius Geiger and Geiger Logistik’s Managing Director Gernot Beer travelled to Bischofshofen to pick up the anniversary wheel loader in person.

Liebherr planning new development and demonstration centre in Kirchdorf

Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH will invest over 30 million Euro in a new development and demonstration centre at the site in Kirchdorf over the next five years. Construction work is due to start in 2017 and is expected to be completed by 2021.