News and press releases

It’s all about helicopters: Liebherr-Aerospace at the Helicopter Forum Bueckeburg 2024

Liebherr-Aerospace presented a landing gear and state-of-the-art actuation system products for vertical lift aircraft at the Helicopter Forum.

Liebherr-Aerospace inaugurates new building for surface treatment

Following the official opening in June 2024, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH has started operations in its new purpose-built extension. The extra 1,000 square meters give the company space to develop and implement surface treatment technologies of the future.

Liebherr premiere: first large wheel loader with hydrogen engine and first hydrogen filling station in Salzburg

Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen celebrated two groundbreaking events: the presentation of the first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine and the opening of the first hydrogen filling station in the state of Salzburg.

Countdown: Liebherr at InnoTrans 2024

In a couple of weeks, innovations for the railway industry can be seen up close: Liebherr will take part in InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin (Germany).

Kran Völkl takes delivery of LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane and LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane

Bavarian specialist for crane work and heavy haulage, Kran Völkl GmbH & Co. KG, has added two new cranes to its fleet – an LTM 1150-5.3 and an LTC 1050-3.1. When purchasing the mobile crane, driving on public roads with a high counterweight was crucial, whereas the high telescopic loads were a decisive factor for chosing the compact crane.

Seven at one blow

The company Kurt Motz expands its fleet with seven new Liebherr machines. Six drilling rigs – one LB 25, two LB 30s, two LB 35s and one LB 45 – as well as one piling and drilling rig type LRB 23 will be delivered by the end of the year. Quality, customer service and digital solutions were decisive factors for the building professionals from Bavaria in choosing Liebherr - and have been for 65 years.

Keeping the team on track

Life on a mine site is non-stop. This is why our workshop logistics coordinators, like Cindi Patroni of Liebherr-Australia, are invaluable.

Sand kings: XPower wheel loaders and their smart machine concept are ideal for handling sand and gravel

For more than 20 years, Hülskens GmbH & Co. KG has been using powerful Liebherr machines for extracting and processing mineral raw materials. Eleven XPower wheel loaders perform part of the material handling on the site. Smart assistance systems ensure more effective work cycles and easier operation of the wheel loaders. In addition to the excellent machine quality, Hülskens appreciates Liebherr's outstanding service expertise and availability of spare parts.

Protecting Heritage: Liebherr MK 140 Secures Cathedral

Limited workspace on a historic building: In the western French city of Angers, the roof of the nave at Saint-Maurice Cathedral has been secured with protective measures. A Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane was instrumental in performing the necessary lifting operations.

Mobile crane lifts construction crane over treetops

Following the completion of the shell of the Berg brewery's beer garden building in the Berg district of Ehingen, the construction crane from Neubrand Baugeschäft + Holzbau GmbH in Volkersheim had to be dismantled and lifted from the construction site over trees for onward transportation. ESB Kranverleih Transport und Hebetechnik GmbH from Mittelbiberach took on the tricky crane job under tight operating conditions with a Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile crane.

New Liebherr LHM 550: Logistics powerhouse for Port of Dover

The Port of Dover’s acquisition of a LHM 550 from Liebherr Great Britain signifies a strategic enhancement in its cargo handling capabilities. The crane’s advanced features – such as the hydrostatic drive for extremely precise control, a minimum number of components, and reduced fuel consumption – ensure efficient operations, crucial for the busy Port’s diverse cargo range.

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS has joined the International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG)

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS is committed to offer innovative solutions to protect the environment and has now become a member of IAEG.

FPSO with two new Liebherr offshore cranes

The two new Liebherr BOS 2600 cranes have been acquired by an integrated energy company located in Canada. The Board Offshore Cranes are destined for an FPSO unit operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The BOS crane series is one of the latest series of Liebherr offshore cranes. Known for its reliability and versatile deployment possibilities, it is the perfect choice for the FPSO unit in harsh environments.

Strong, long and easy: Liebherr presents the LTM 1400-6.1, the world's most powerful 6-axle crane

The Liebherr factory in Ehingen has updated its product range and launched the world's most powerful 6-axle crane: the new LTM 1400-6.1 has a 70-metre telescopic boom and is characterised by clever and simple set-up processes. The new crane is the successor to the proven and successful LTM 1350-6.1. Like its predecessor, the LTM 1400-6.1 is now the smallest crane with Y-guying, making it the perfect introduction to this boom technology with its enormous increase in lifting capacity. The new all-rounder is extremely flexible and economical thanks to a wide range of accessories, a highly functional modular boom kit and the familiar Liebherr technologies. It also features driver assistance systems that increase the safety of everyone on the road.

Liebherr Zambia celebrates 10th anniversary

Liebherr Zambia, founded in June 2014 to provide support for mining activities in the Zambian Copperbelt, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Liebherr luffing jib cranes are working on the final phase of the Sagrada Família construction project

Contributing to a project as iconic as the Basilica of the Sagrada Família, which has been under construction for over 140 years, is a rare experience. The Liebherr 710 HC-L and 125 HC-L luffing jib cranes have been selected to bring this project to completion, with the primary task being the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the temple’s main tower set to reach 172 metres in height.

The Crane Finder by Liebherr: now available in a new version and as an app

Liebherr is presenting a new version of the Crane Finder at the Customer Days. The simple tool for finding the right crane and the optimum configuration for a specific load case has been improved in many areas and now includes new integrated features. The Crane Finder is now also available as an app for smartphones and tablets. It offers increased user-friendliness and, thanks to the mobile application, is even more flexible than before.

Liebherr spotlights Trina Baughman, Digital Products Product Manager

With more than two decades of expertise at Liebherr, Trina Baughman, Product Manager of Digital Products, is here to help mobile and crawler crane’s customers become more familiar with Liebherr digital technology, ensuring optimal operation of their equipment.