News and press releases

Agritechnica 2017: The new telematics units by Liebherr – more than just telematics

Liebherr presents its new telematics portfolio for mobile machinery at Agritechnica, Hanover, in November 2017. The powerful telematics units open up so many fields of application, extending far beyond the possibilities of traditional products.

Agritechnica 2017: Innovations from the Liebherr hydraulic portfolio on display

At Agritechnica 2017, Liebherr Components presents three different innovations in the field of hydraulics. These include the LH30VO axial piston pumps extended by two nominal sizes, the corresponding programme of controllers as well as an innovative universal drive-through solution for the LH30 product family.

Liebherr Components presents technological innovations for agriculture and forestry at Agritechnica 2017

At this year's Agritechnica in Hannover, Liebherr demonstrates its state-of-the-art technology for agriculture and forestry from 12. to 18. November 2017. Innovations from the areas of combustion engines, hydraulic drive technology as well as telematics and sensor technology await the visitors.

Ehlert & Söhne hit new heights with the Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator

The Hamburg-based company Ehlert & Söhne was in search of a demolition excavator with a particularly high operating height in order to get involved in some of the biggest demolition projects in the industry. In the end the quality, robustness and profitability of the Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator won the company over.

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH awarded its best suppliers

In October 2017, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH welcomed 70 national and international suppliers to its 7th Suppliers’ Day at the Graf-Zeppelin-Haus in Friedrichshafen (Germany).

Two Liebherr L 580 XPower® wheel loaders expand the state-of-the-art machinery fleet of the Willy Dohmen Group

Two Liebherr L 580 XPower® wheel loaders have recently joined the state-of-the-art machinery fleet of Willy Dohmen GmbH & Co. KG. The benefits of the XPower wheel loaders, which combine fuel efficiency, high performance, robustness and comfort, won over the traditional company. Positive experiences with machines of the previous generation also influenced the purchase decision. “We already had other Liebherr large wheel loaders in operation. This included several L 576 and L 586 models from the previous series. We were very happy with these machines. Liebherr is also a reliable service partner and available whenever help is needed,” says Willy Dohmen’s management.

The new versatile Liebherr R 918 crawler excavator

With an operating weight between 19 and 22 tonnes, the new Liebherr R 918 crawler excavator is perfect for earthmoving applications and making trenches and pipe laying. A large selection of attachments also makes the machine extremely flexible for more specific work. This machine is the latest addition to the range of earthmoving crawler excavators developed and produced at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France).

Liebherr LR 1350/1 crawler crane involved in rotary kiln construction

The HeidelbergCement AG cement works in Schelklingen, Baden-Württemberg, has invested in a new rotary kiln system 68 metres in length. The main challenge in the project was to hoist the five components of the rotary kiln up to a height of 11 metres in a restrictive space. A Liebherr LR 1350/1 crawler crane from Belgian crane and heavy haulage contractor Sarens managed the job with aplomb. Furthermore a new Liebherr mobile crane is on the way to the Australian branch of the company. The new 8-axle LTM 1450-8.1 was ordered as a result of good past experience with crane manufacturer Liebherr.

Liebherr wins the European Innovation Impact Award 2017

Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH was crowned this year's winner of the European Innovation Impact Award 2017.

Liebherr Components premieres at IMARC 2017

Liebherr presents a range of products for the mining industry at the International Mining and Resources Conference IMARC in Melbourne, Australia, from October 31 to November 2, 2017.

Liebherr in attendance at Medica 2017 – the world's largest trade fair for medical technology

At the Medica 2017 trade fair being held in Düsseldorf from 13 to 16 November, Liebherr-Hausgeräte will be presenting a selection of high quality refrigeration and freezer units at its 54 m² stand. Among other products, the company will be presenting its innovative SmartMonitoring system solution.

First flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the A330neo

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies key technologies for the A330neo, which successfully completed its first flight on October 19th, 2017.

Trio of Liebherr mobile cranes scales mountains

Austrian crane and heavy haulage contractor Felbermayr has erected a wind farm on a range of medium-height mountains in Styria. The 13 turbines made by Enercon were completed over the summer months. Transporting the turbine components to the site at an altitude of 1700 metres presented the main challenge to the Felbermayr teams.

Liebherr crawler tractor PR 766: Update in the 50 tonne category

The new PR 766 crawler tractor offers the best conditions for continuing the success story of Liebherr crawlers in the 50 tonne category. With operating weights of between 46,200 kg and 54,200 kg, the PR 766 is the successor model to the successful PR 764. The latest model in the crawler tractor generation is driven by a powerful 310 kW (422 hp) 8-cylinder V-engine.

Liebherr-Aerospace video receives Award of Distinction

The video “Heat Transfer Equipment Servicing” of Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. won an Award of Distinction of The Videographer Awards.

New telescopic handler series: Liebherr presents 8 new models in 26 different versions

In the course of 2018, Liebherr will launch 8 new telescopic handler models in a total of 26 different versions. The new Liebherr telescopic handlers will be available in two model lines: First, the top-of-the-range models for materials handling or for production applications (identified by the suffix S). Second, the simple, cost-optimised value models for stacking and lifting applications.

Liebherr T 236: New 100-tonne mining truck

Liebherr new T 236 mining truck demonstrates the company’s continued innovation in design, paired with the evolution of Liebherr’s own high quality components and class-leading technology. This new rigid-frame dump truck with a diesel electric drive system is Liebherr’s entry into the 100 tonne class and is the first in this class with a 4-corner, oil immersed braking system

Delivery of first Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane

Liebherr delivered the first LTM 1450-8.1 at the start of October. It went to Gummersbach-based crane contractor Ley-Krane GmbH und Co. KG, which has added the new 450-tonne mobile crane to its fleet.