News and press releases

Liebherr R 970 SME crawler excavator at Steinexpo 2017

With the R 970 SME Liebherr showcases a 80-tonne excavator for the mining industry at the 10th Steinexpo, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden from 30 August to 2 September 2017. Various changes to the machine boost its performance and also improve safety.

Steinexpo 2017: Liebherr presents high-performance wheel loaders for quarrying use

Liebherr is to present two wheel loaders from the large wheel loader segment at this year’s Steinexpo. With the two wheel loaders L 580 XPower® and L 586 XPower®, Liebherr introduces two machines from the successful XPower generation that are specially equipped for use in tough conditions in the extraction process. Another highlight on display at the Liebherr stand includes the emission stage IV/Tier 4f-compliant L 518 Stereoloader®, representing the new generation of stereoloaders. It caters to the needs of companies from the quarrying industry as a reliable partner and impresses thanks to its versatility.

Liebherr showcases the PR 726 Litronic crawler tractor at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr showcases the PR 726 Litronic at Steinexpo this year: a crawler tractor from Liebherr's successful generation 6. The series now totals six models with operating weights from approximately 16 tonnes to over 70 tonnes, which comply with the emissions standards of Stage IV / Tier 4f.

Liebherr A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator at Steinexpo 2017

At Steinexpo 2017 Liebherr will showcase the A 924 Litronic wheeled excavator with the new concept, which ensures compliance with Stage IV / Tier 4f emissions standards. The machine has an operating weight of between 21.5 and 26.5 tonnes and an engine power of 140 kW / 190 HP. Additionally Liebherr presents the SG 30B stone tongs attachment. It is a special version of the sorter grab designed for the safe and efficient movement of large stones and blocks of stone.

Liebherr and Deutz sign cooperation agreement for the distribution and servicing of diesel engines

Liebherr and Deutz continue to further strengthen their successful collaboration. Both companies now cooperate in the worldwide distribution and servicing of diesel engines. From now on, Deutz AG will also be distributing Liebherr engines in the power range of 200 to 620 kW.

Liebherr to Present its Latest Construction Machinery in Finland at the 2017 Maxpo

The Liebherr Group is present at Finland´s largest trade fair for construction machinery Maxpo, which is held from 7 to 9 September in Hyvinkää. On stand A 60, measuring 1.480 m², Liebherr offers trade visitors a range of construction machinery from the fields of earthmoving, material handling and mobile cranes.

Autohaus Kreuzburg GmbH takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane

Autohaus Kreuzburg GmbH took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane at the plant in Ehingen. The performance of the Liebherr 3-axle crane, its compact dimensions and its VarioBase® variable support base were the main factors behind the purchase.

Liebherr Components exhibit again at the Engine China 2017

The Components division of the Liebherr Group will be presenting its common rail fuel injection systems again at the Engine China show from 28 to 30 August 2017

Banana and Container Express

The Dutch logistic service provider Kloosterboer and Liebherr Maritime Cranes mark their 20 years of strong partnership with a port equipment order comprising a new mobile harbour crane and a new reachstacker.

Banana and Container Express

The Dutch logistic service provider Kloosterboer and Liebherr Maritime Cranes mark their 20 years of strong partnership with a port equipment order comprising a new mobile harbour crane and a new reachstacker.

Liebherr mobile crane assembles concrete mixing plant from sister works

At the end of June, ESB Kranverleih Transport und Hebetechnik GmbH based in Mittelbiberach in Upper Swabia, assembled a Liebherr concrete mixing plant using Liebherr mobile cranes. The Betomix 2.5 RIM plant with a mixer size of 2.5 m³ was assembled in a gravel plant just a few kilometres from the Liebherr concrete technology production works in Bad Schussenried.

Liebherr to provide the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) with a more efficient fresh air control system for FLEXITY low-floor trams

Liebherr has been contracted by the BVG to equip 142 FLEXITY* series trams with an occupancy-dependent fresh air control system.

Veolia introduces Liebherr into their fleet

Veolia, the global waste management organisation, discussed Liebherr machinery’s input to achieving their safety, efficiency and sustainability goals in an article in the August Issue of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Liebherr at IFA 2017: Smart and individual

At the International Electronics Fair (IFA) 2017 in Berlin from 1 to 6 September 2017, Liebherr presents selected highlights of new digital products and provides a glimpse of the future of modern fridge and freezer units.

OEMServices incl. Liebherr-Aerospace extend partnership with Singapore Airlines

OEMServices of which Liebherr-Aerospace is a 25 % shareholder, extended its partnership with Singapore Airlines by supporting its A350-900 fleet.

The tallest wind turbines in the world: Max Bögl erects modern energy storage unit using Liebherr mobile crane

The tallest wind turbines in the world are currently being erected near Schwäbisch Hall in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg. The Max Bögl Group is erecting four turbines with a total height of 240 metres which will stand on enormous water basins. The system will be able to generate additional electricity when demand is high through its combination with a pump accumulator power plant in nearby Kocher Valley. A Liebherr mobile crane has now erected the 40-metre high active basins.

Liebherr equipment at Adelaide Resource Recovery Centre

A feature story on the Adelaide Resource Recovery Centre and their use of Liebherr LH 22, LH 24 and L 586 XPower® machines was published in the August Issue of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Thygesen buys second Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane

Danish crane contractor Thygesen took delivery of a further Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane.