News and press releases

Successful start for Liebherr at Conexpo

First day of the trade show exceeded the expectations for Liebherr

Liebherr-Aerospace at the “Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle 2014”

The company will participate for the first time in the international meeting of the aerospace industry, which takes place from March 11-13, 2014.

Four LTM 1055-3.2 mobile cranes to the Swiss Army

Liebherr-Baumaschinen AG Reiden delivered four new LTM 1055-3.2 mobile cranes to the Armasuisse, the purchasing division of the Swiss Army, in February.

Bogie Coupling Systems for Alstom’s H3 Hybrid Locomotives

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has recently delivered the first hydraulic bogie coupling system for the new three-axle shunting locomotive to its customer Alstom.

Liebherr domestic appliances at the 88th Internorga in Hamburg

From 14 to 19 March 2014, the company will be exhibiting its latest range of refrigerators and freezers at Europe’s leading fair for hotels, gastronomy and catering.

Liebherr announces New Agreement with Republic Crane

Liebherr Construction Equipment Co., Newport News (VA/USA), is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Republic Crane and Equipment Company, Charlotte (NC/USA), which will become effective in approximately one year. Under the agreement, Republic Crane will cease being the national distributor for Liebherr material-handling equipment used in scrap and will become a full-line Liebherr dealer for earthmoving and material handling equipment serving customers of a defined territory directly by its two locations in North Carolina and Kentucky.

Liebherr 542 HC-L Luffing Jib Crane at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

Liebherr will be exhibiting its 542 HC-L luffing jib crane, the successor to the time-tested 540 HC L at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014. The 540 HC-L is available in 12/24-tonne or 18/36-tonne versions. The 18/36-tonne version has a maximum lifting capacity of 79,370 lbs (36,000 kg). Its lifting capacity at the maximum radius of 213 ft (65 m) is 9,480 lbs (4,300 kg).

New developments in Liebherr’s ‘Reman’ program

At the 2014 Conexpo Con/Agg, Liebherr is presenting an expanded version of its component remanufacturing program (“Reman” for short) that was introduced at Bauma 2013. The program comprises up to three well defined reconditioning levels that offer customers the most suitable solution for every requirement. Depending on machine type, age, residual value and acceptable downtime, it is possible to choose between an as-new exchange component, a general overhaul or a component repair, in all cases at an economical cost and in accordance with the manufacturer’s quality standards. The procedure is coordinated regionally by local Liebherr dealers and service partners.

The Liebherr R 956 Crawler Excavator: A New Development in the 50-tonne Class

Liebherr is exhibiting its new R 956 crawler excavator at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA). This standard hydraulic excavator weighs approximately 122,100 lb (55,400 kg) and replaces the previous R 954 model. Further improvements in comfort and reliability were among the main development priorities for the new R 956.

The Liebherr R 924 Crawler Excavator for Waste and Recycling Applications at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

The R 924 crawler excavator revealed at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA) is configured to work in transfer stations and recycling centers. This machine is equipped with purpose build guards that protect key impact areas like the undercarriage, hydraulic cylinders and the operator’s cab.

Liebherr Presents New Generation 6 Dozer at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

Liebherr is proud to showcase the company’s latest technologies and innovations in earthmoving equipment during the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014. The new Generation 6 PR 736 dozer will be introduced to the American market during this construction equipment trade show in Las Vegas (USA). The PR 736 has an operating weight between 44,000 and 55,000 lb (20,000 and 25,000 kg).

Liebherr to show its new LTM 1300-6.2 six-axle Mobile Crane at the 2014 Conexpo

Liebherr will be showing its new 300 tonne (360 US-tons) mobile crane on a six-axle chassis at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014. The LTM 1300-6.2 was unveiled at the Bauma 2013 and replaces the 250-tonne (300 US-tons) LTM 1250-6.1. Its 78 m (256 ft) telescopic boom means that this new six-axle mobile crane offers an additional 6 m (20 ft) in length over its predecessor. In addition its load capacity has been increased dramatically. The new LTM 1300-6.2 from Liebherr is the most powerful mobile crane in the 300 tonne (360 US-tons) class available on the market.

Liebherr to unveil its new LTM 1160-5.2 five-axle Mobile Crane at the Conexpo 2014

Liebherr will be unveiling a new 160-tonne (190 US-ton) mobile crane on a five-axle chassis, the successor to the LTM 1160-5.1, at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas, USA. The load capacity of the new LTM 1160-5.2 has been increased by around 20-25% compared to its predecessor whilst the telescopic boom has remained at the same length of 62 m (203 ft). The vehicle width has been reduced from 3 m to 2.75 m (9’10’’ to 9’) which means that not only it is easier to drive on public roads but also considerably better on constricted sites. The superstructure of the new LTM 1160-5.2 is powered by the engine in the crane chassis using a mechanical shaft. This makes the new 5-axle vehicle the second crane model to feature the innovative single-engine drive concept which Liebherr first presented at the Bauma 2013 for the LTM 1300-6.2.

Liebherr brings the new 1,000 tonne (1,200 US-tons) LR 11000 Crawler Crane to Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA) is the first occasion where Liebherr brings the new 1,000 tonnes (1,200 US-tons) crawler crane to the US. To supplement the crawler crane range between the LR 1750 and the LR 11350 Liebherr unveiled the new LR 11000 at the 2013 Bauma in Munich, Germany.

Liebherr presents its first Simulator for Operator Training on Deep Foundation Equipment at Conexpo 2014

The Liebherr simulator (LiSIM®) for deep foundation and lifting applications is one of Liebherr’s world premieres at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA). Based on original machine software and hardware it increases both productivity and safety by providing a cost-effective and highly efficient operator training solution.

The 380 EC-B Flat-Top crane: A new dimension in efficiency and safety

Liebherr will be unveiling the 380 EC-B 16 Litronic Flat-Top crane at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014. With a maximum radius of 246 ft (75 m) this model has a lifting capacity at the tip of 7,500 lbs (3,400 kg). The 380 EC-B can be supplied in a 12-tonne or 16-tonne version.

LB 44 Rotary Drilling Rig expands Liebherr's range of Deep Foundation Machines

At Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA), Liebherr is displaying its LB 44 rotary drilling rig. This latest development of the company’s deep foundation products expands the LB series at the upper end of the scale. With its many years of experience and extensive know-how in special deep foundation, Liebherr is thus reacting to the need for larger, more powerful machines, taking the toughest demands now placed on rotary drilling rigs into account.

Conexpo Con/Agg 2014: New Generation of Liebherr Midsize and Large Wheel Loaders

Liebherr is presenting its new generation of midsize and large wheel loaders during the 2014 Conexpo Con/Agg show in Las Vegas (USA). Exhibits include an L 542 recycling build, an L 556 standard build and an L 580 Industrial/ forestry build.