News and press releases

Liebherr supplies high-performance gear ring rope winches for onshore cranes

The components division of the Liebherr Group develops and produces gear ring rope winch systems for onshore applications in the heavy lifting and transport technology sector.

Jaromin adds Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane to its fleet

Autokran-Dienst Jaromin GmbH took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane in September. The 5-axle 250-tonne mobile crane adds to the Oberhausen-based company's crane fleet, extending it upwards. Previously a Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 was the largest crane in the fleet.

Liebherr supplies air conditioning systems for Talent 2 Electric Multiple Units made by Bombardier

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been commissioned by Bombardier Transportation to supply air conditioning systems for its Talent 2 train concept.

Liebherr enters the megawatt market

With the new 20-cylinder gas engine G9620, Liebherr takes another step in the development of gas engines and expands its portfolio for gas applications.

Liebherr-Aerospace at Airshow China 2016

As a leading supplier to the international aviation industry, Liebherr-Aerospace has become a regular name among the exhibitors at Airshow China, which takes place from November 1 to 6, 2016 in Zhuhai (China). In addition to products from the fields of air management, flight control and actuation, gearboxes and landing gear systems, the company will present its customer service activities.

First cornerstones of cooperation agreement with Deutz drawn up

Liebherr and Deutz have agreed upon the first cornerstones for cooperation in the worldwide distribution of diesel engines. This involves diesel engines in the power range between 200 and 700 kW that can be used for different applications.

Liebherr extends product portfolio with rough-terrain cranes

Liebherr has extended its mobile crane product range with an additional series of rough-terrain cranes in the 90-tonne (100 USt) and 100-tonne (110 USt) classes. The Liebherr Rough-Terrain cranes LRT 1090-2.1 and LRT 1100-2.1 will be unveiled to the public at the Conexpo construction machinery trade show in Las Vegas in March 2017. They feature high performance, safety and comfort.

Acquisition of another airport project: 23 Liebherr tower cranes in Santiago de Chile

After the largest single order in the history of the Liebherr Tower Cranes Division, the "İstanbul Yeni Havalimanı", another airport project has now been acquired: A total of 23 cranes from the EC-B series will be used for the expansion of the "Santiago Nueva Pudahuel International" in Chile. The first of these tower cranes will be delivered before the end of 2016 and all 23 will remain installed at the airport until 2019.

Liebherr Inspects Air Conditioning Systems on Behalf of CFTA Rhônexpress

Liebherr-Transportation Systems was awarded a contract by French operator CFTA Rhônexpress to inspect the air conditioning systems in the Stadler Tango trams in Lyon and to develop a solution to ensure the performance and reliability of the air conditioning systems made by a third-party supplier - also in case of major outdoor temperature differences.

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH awarded prize for best supplier

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH presented Gold Award for best supplier to BMT Aerospace Romania s.r.l., Lasi (Romania) during Suppliers’ Day 2016

Co-Development by Kohler and Liebherr: New Kohler G-Drive Diesel Engine Range Delivers World-Class Power

Kohler and Liebherr collaborate to design highly efficient engines for new industrial generator line.

Liebherr-Aerospace Signs Maintenance and Services Agreement for the Beluga A300-600ST fleet of Airbus

Liebherr and Airbus signed an agreement covering the supply of component, repairs and associated services for the Beluga A300-600ST fleet of Airbus.

Entry into Service: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the Falcon 8X

On October 5th, 2016 Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 8X made its entry into service. Liebherr supplies major systems and components for the new aircraft.

Ready for operation: Two new Liebherr LH 50 High Rise Industry material handlers at MMK Metalurji in Dörtyol

Two Liebherr material handlers were recently added to the machine fleet of the Turkish company MMK Metalurji in Dörtyol, and are already impressing with their high performance and low fuel consumption.

New Liebherr R 920 Compact crawler excavator available worldwide

The new R920 Compact crawler excavator, which was showcased for the first time at Bauma 2016, is now available worldwide. The compact model has been designed especially for use on restricted construction sites or in inner city areas.

Liebherr delivers 100th LTM 1750-9.1 to Belgian crane contractor Dufour

During its customer days at its manufacturing plant in June 2012, Liebherr unveiled the 750-tonne LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane. The 100th crane of this type left the plant in Ehingen in July this year. The new crane was handed over by Belgian Liebherr dealer Van Der Spek to crane contractor Dufour Transports et Manutention SA based in Marquain, Belgium. The LTM 1750-9.1 will be a new addition to and the largest mobile crane in the company's fleet. The key feature of Liebherr's 9-axle machine is that the entire telescopic boom can be conveyed on public roads.

Liebherr presents its competence in the area of common rail fuel injection systems

Liebherr demonstrates its pioneering common rail fuel injection system 11.2 with an onboard engine control unit from its own development and production at the 25th Aachen Colloquium for Automobile and Engine Technology from 10th to 12th October 2016.

Successful commissioning of Liebherr electric travel drives

In the past year, Liebherr extended the components portfolio by electric travel drives (FAT 325). The first drives have now been successfully put into operation for a customer in Austria.