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Premiere at the Steinexpo 2014: Liebherr crawler excavator R 970 SME

At the Steinexpo 2014, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, Liebherr is presenting the new crawler excavator R 970 SME from 3rd to 6th September 2014 in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden for the first time at a trade fair. The 80 tonnes crawler excavator is the successor of the Super Mass Excavation variant of the trusted R 964 C and is available both as a backhoe bucket as well as a front shovel version.

Liebherr wheel loaders at the Steinexpo 2014

Liebherr is presenting the wheel loaders L 580 and L 586 at the Steinexpo, which can be seen in action on the demonstration site. Both machines are specially equipped for tough quarrying operations.Liebherr is presenting the wheel loaders L 580 and L 586 at the Steinexpo, which can be seen in action on the demonstration site. Both machines are specially equipped for tough quarrying operations.

Live demonstration with Liebherr mining excavator R 9150 at the Steinexpo 2014

At the Steinexpo 2014, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, Liebherr is exhibiting special equipment in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden for quarrying. One highlight of the line-up is the mining excavator R 9150, which Liebherr presents for the first time at a European trade fair. The equipment in the 100 tonnes category (130 short tons) had its debut at the MINExpo 2012 in Las Vegas (USA). At the Steinexpo 2014, Liebherr is presenting the successor of the R 984 C as a face shovel version with a bucket capacity of 8.3 m³.

The Liebherr mining excavator R 9100 at the Steinexpo 2014 trade fair

At the Steinexpo 2014, Liebherr presents its mining excavator R 9100 in backhoe configuration. Exhibited in Munich, Germany at the Bauma 2010 trade show for the very first time, Liebherr sets new standards in productivity, reliability and cost-effective operation with the R 9100 mining excavator. This 100 tonnes excavator is powered by a Liebherr V12 diesel engine that complies with all USA/EPA emission limits and makes highly efficient, economical use of fuel.

Air management system for the Antonov AN-178 transport aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace will supply the engine bleed air system, the air conditioning system as well as the cabin pressure control system for Antonov's demonstrator aircraft.

Extreme climatic tests completed

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system that Liebherr had developed for Siemens’ Thameslink rail cars successfully completed a set of tests under extreme climatic conditions.

LTR 1220 shows its qualities for mining operations

The telescopic crawler crane shows its qualities in very difficult conditions almost 5,000 metres above sea level.

Liebherr telescopic crawler crane shows its qualities for mining operations

Since the start of 2014 an LTR 1220 telescopic crawler crane has been performing superbly in Peru in very difficult conditions. The new crane is operating in a copper-zinc mine in the Andes almost 5,000 metres above sea level. Gruas Alquileres S.A., the owner of the Liebherr crane is very satisfied with its investment: The LTR 1220 handles the conditions with ease. It is the first crane of this type in Latin America.

Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane for the new BKL Baukran Logistik site

A brand new Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane was recently delivered to the new site of BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH in Ingoldstadt, Germany. The MK 88 will be available to customers there for a very wide range of hoisting work. Site Manager Rainer Speich took delivery of the new taxi crane from Regional Sales Manager for Liebherr Mobile Construction Cranes Christian Schultze.

MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane for the new BKL Baukran Logistik site

A brand new Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane was recently delivered to the new site of BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH in Ingoldstadt.

Fifty Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mobile cranes sold

A fantastic intermediate result for a crane in this load capacity class: the fiftieth Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 large crane will be delivered in September. The mobile crane with a maximum load capacity of 1,200 tonnes was sold to Japanese company Yamagata. General manager Koichi Sambonsuge visited the Liebherr plant in Ehingen to inspect his new purchase.

Fiftieth LTM 11200-9.1 mobile crane sold

The heavy-duty crane from Liebherr has established a strong position on the market.

Liebherr-Australia opens new Sales and Service Centre near Brisbane

Under the motto "Committed to Your Success", Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. opened its new Sales and Service Centre at Yatala near Brisbane (Queensland) in April 2014. The official opening ceremony was celebrated on Friday the 15th of August 2014 and was attended by numerous customers and other guests. Liebherr will be using this location to serve customers and potential clients locally.

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH receives orders from Australia and New Zealand

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH has managed to win several orders in Australia and New Zealand. During the last few weeks four luffing jib cranes from the HC-L series and a top-slewing crane from the EC-H series have left Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH for the voyage down under.

Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower cranes enjoy success around the world

Since its successful launch of the 1000 EC-H at the Bauma 2013 in Munich, the largest standard crane in the EC-H series has been proving its worth in prestigious projects around the world. Several 1000 EC-H cranes are currently operating in countries such as the Netherlands, Great Britain, Mexico, United States of America, Peru and Russia. One of their current sites in Europe is the new-build of the Erasmus Hospital at Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower cranes enjoy success around the world

After its launch at the Bauma 2013, Liebherr's largest standard tower crane is now in use around the world in major projects such as the new-build of the Erasmus Hospital at Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Tower crane orders from Australia and New Zealand

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH has won orders for four luffing jib cranes from the HC-L series and a top-slewing crane from the EC-H series in Australia and New Zealand.

Compact earthmoving equipment on show at the GaLaBau 2014 trade fair

At the GaLaBau 2014 trade fair in Nürnberg (Germany), Liebherr presents compact machines from its extensive programme of earthmoving equipment, a concept predestined for use in horticulture and landscaping.