News and press releases

New Painting Shop at Liebherr Aerospace Brasil Ltda.

The Brazilian-based company now has the capabilities and capacities to deburr, paint and assemble more than 250 different types of components.

Increased comfort: new control assistance devices for Liebherr crawler crane LR 1300

With the “vertical line finder” and the “horizontal load path” Liebherr now presents two control assistance devices for its LR 1300 crawler crane. Both innovative systems increase the comfort during crane operation.

Launch of new Liebherr R 950 Tunnel crawler excavator on the global market

Following the different models showcased at the Intermat 2015 exhibition in Paris, Liebherr-France SAS is launching a new model of the crawler excavator, the R 950 Tunnel, which will replace the R 944 C Tunnel. Developed by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France) the model is dedicated to the construction of tunnels and impresses with its compact size, high productivity and comfort.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems Wins Follow-on Contract for Air Conditioning Systems for the ÖBB railjet

Siemens Österreich AG, based in Vienna (Austria), has contracted Liebherr-Transportation Systems to supply air conditioning systems for nine further railjet trains for Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).

Liebherr to Supply HVAC Systems for Electrostar Class 377/8 Trains

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has won a contract from Bombardier to supply heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for type Electrostar Class 377/8 electrical multi-unit trains.

Rech Kranservice extends crane range with purchase of Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 mobile crane with VarioBase®

Rech Kranservice has extended its crane range with a new Liebherr mobile crane – the LTM 1200-5.1 is now the most powerful crane in the fleet. It is stationed at the company's new site in Kaiserslautern. The 200-tonne model was ordered with the innovative VarioBase® supporting system which delivers more safety, higher load capacities and a larger working radius.

Liebherr-Transportation System receives overhaul contract for South West Trains’ Class 159 fleet

The company will overhaul a total of 224 cabin air-conditioning units at its facility in Gatwick (UK)

Liebherr machines in use worldwide in the quarry industry

The Liebherr product portfolio contains a large number of machines for the mining industry with a range of wheel loaders, crawler and mining excavators and crawler tractors that perform a wide range of tasks both efficiently and reliably. Liebherr machines can both mine and process many varieties of rock. They can load crushers and sieving plants and transport the extracted material in the quarry. Liebherr customers from Germany to New Zealand confirm that the powerful machines impress with their performance, efficiency and high productivity in a variety of quarry operations.

Liebherr and Rolls-Royce celebrate Joint Venture at Paris Air Show 2015

The 50:50 joint venture will develop manufacturing capability and capacity for the power gearbox for Rolls-Royce’s new UltraFan™ engine design.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems receives follow-up order for Alstom’s H3 locomotive

The Company will deliver another hydraulic bogie coupling system for the H3 shunting locomotive.

Liebherr Launches Pulser Reachstacker Series:
New Impulse for Terminals

Liebherr Maritime Cranes launches the new Pulser reachstacker series. The first model, type LRS 545, is the new efficient link between quay and yard, standing for productivity through agility.

Liebherr Launches New Reachstacker LRS 545

Liebherr Maritime Cranes presents the new Pulser reachstacker series. The first model, type LRS 545, is the efficient link between quay and yard.

Liebherr and Claas agree OEM partnership

Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH has concluded an OEM partnership agreement with the Claas Group

Liebherr opens new logistics centre at Oberopfingen, Germany

Around 1,000 guests attended the opening ceremony of the Liebherr Group's new logistics centre on 19 June 2015 at Oberopfingen, Germany. From the district of Kirchdorf an der Iller, the family-run company will in the future supply customers around the world with spare parts for earthmoving machines.

Liebherr unveils new 500-tonne LR 1500 crawler crane at customer days

Liebherr unveils the LR 1500 with maximum load capacity of 500 tonnes at 2015 customer days. The completely newly developed crawler crane delivers the load capacities of the 500-tonne crawler crane class throughout its complete operating range, whilst upholding the dimensions and component weights, which have previously been standard in the 400-tonne class. With a transport weight of just 45 tonnes, it can be transported around the world without restrictions. The overall concept of the new crane is designed for simplicity in all areas and great economy.

The most powerful 5-axle mobile crane on the market – Liebherr unveils new LTM 1250-5.1 at its customer days

Liebherr unveils a new 250-tonne mobile crane to visitors from all over the world at its 2015 customer days at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The LTM 1250-5.1 is now the most powerful mobile crane on 5 axles on the market. It is the third crane model on which Liebherr uses its innovative single-engine concept. In addition to a multi-functional folding jib, a 50m fixed jib is also available. The Liebherr innovations VarioBase® and ECOmode mean that crane operators can use the new LTM 1250-5.1 with even more safety and efficiency.

The most powerful 5-axle mobile crane on the market – Liebherr unveils new LTM 1250-5.1 at its customer days

Liebherr unveils a new 250-tonne mobile crane to visitors from all over the world at its 2015 customer days at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen.

Liebherr unveils new 500-tonne LR 1500 crawler crane at customer days

The completely newly developed crawler crane delivers the load capacities of the 500-tonne crawler crane class throughout its complete operating range, whilst upholding the dimensions and component weights, which have previously been standard in the 400-tonne class.