News and press releases

Fortescue deploys Australia’s first operational electric excavator with the Liebherr R 9400 E

In December 2023, Liebherr-Australia commissioned an R 9400 E 400-tonne electric excavator for Fortescue at their Cloudbreak iron ore mining operation in Western Australia. This excavator represents the first newly built operational electric excavator in the country. The R 9400 E backhoe excavator is equipped with the Liebherr cable reeler, enabling increased maneuvrability and optimised safety on site.

Liebherr tower crane works on unusual bridge construction

At first glance, it looks as if the Liebherr tower crane is floating in the air. Only the new bridge structure and the ground beneath it can be seen where the crane's foundations would normally be. The challenge at the construction site in Wittenberge (Brandenburg) is that the landscape surrounding the bridge is a nature reserve, so everything has to take place in as little space as possible. This has created an unusual site situation involving an approach that has never been seen before in Germany.

Liebherr at Excon: solutions for the Indian construction and raw material industry

Excon is the most important construction machinery exhibition in South Asia. From 12–16 December 2023 in Bangalore, Liebherr is presenting five machines from its Earthmoving und Cranes product segments. At the approx. 1000 m2 booth, visitors can see a tower crane, a rough terrain crane, two wheel loaders and a crawler dozer. The exhibited machines offer customised solutions for the construction industry in the Indian market.

Liebherr Concrete Technology to exhibit at the Precast Show 2024

Liebherr’s concrete technology team will be exhibiting at the Precast Show in February 2024 showcasing the RIM 2.25 M ring pan mixer.

Liebherr L1 fast-erecting crane at work inside Passau Cathedral

The organ at St Stephan's Cathedral in Passau incorporates 17,974 pipes, making it the largest Catholic church organ in the world. Renovation work means that there is currently a special visitor at the church. A Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane has been given the honoured task of carefully moving the organ pipes, which weigh several hundred kilograms.

Liebherr lands in Hawaii

Earlier this year, Liebherr USA delivered and commissioned an R 9150 excavator in face shovel configuration for new customer, Hawaiian Cement. This excavator is not just the first Liebherr machine for Hawaiian Cement but also the first Liebherr excavator to enter the beautiful Hawaiian Islands.

New Liebherr mobile construction crane: Mikschl Autokrane adds to existing fleet

An MK 88-4.1 is the latest addition to Mikschl Autokrane's mobile construction crane fleet. Increasing demand for MK cranes and growing areas of application were decisive factors in the purchase. As a taxi crane, the MK can flexibly serve several construction sites in one day.

Construction of Germany's tallest timber high-rise underway with the help of Liebherr fibre rope cranes

19 storeys, a building height of 65 metres, and three Liebherr tower cranes: a unique building is currently under construction in Hamburg's HafenCity area. An interplay of reinforced concrete and timber frame structures, fibre cranes, and a location on the banks of the Elbe River make this project something special.

Compact crane for vast country: LJP takes delivery of a another Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1

The Canadian company Les Constructions LJP is an expert in concrete formwork. It ensures it receives optimum quality and service from its suppliers. LJP buys construction and mobile cranes exclusively from Liebherr. In October, the management took delivery of an LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane at the manufacturer's plant in Ehingen. It is now the second of this type in the LJP fleet.

Outstanding customer service: Liebherr-Aerospace receives award at Aero MRO India

Liebherr-Aerospace was honored at Aero MRO India 2023 in New Delhi for its dedicated OEM support to India’s Aviation Industry.

The fourth newcomer this year: Mamut Daru expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1

Mamut Daru Kft. has taken delivery of a new LTM 1450-8.1. It is now the fourth new Liebherr telescopic crane this year. The 450-tonne crane is now the most powerful crane in the fleet of the Hungarian company, which specialises in the rental of mobile and tower cranes.

Seven in action: Liebherr cranes build residential and business district near Paris

A new residential district is being built on historic ground not far from Versailles. The area, known as “Parc du Lac”, features a canal from the 17th century; a remnant of the Palace of Versailles' former water supply system. Liebherr tower cranes have been hard at work on the buildings' construction.

Workplace of the Future: Liebherr Remote Control for Crawler Dozers

The Liebherr Remote Control System will revolutionise daily work routines for Crawler Dozers. Using the Liebherr teleoperation stand and high-resolution video signal, this system opens up completely new horizons: ranging from flexible remote control to exploiting areas of operation that are difficult to access. It improves safety and increases comfort and productivity, particularly when working in hazardous environments.

For a maximum useful life: Liebherr spare parts remain available for 15 years

Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH is taking the service life of its high-quality appliances one step further for its customers. Now, the spare parts availability will be extended from the current 10 years to 15 years from the end of production of the respective model. This applies to all functional parts and parts of the equipment that can be stored. Retrospectively, Liebherr-Hausgeräte also guarantees this service level for all appliances that have been produced since 1.1.2021.

Demonstrated its prowess on its very first job – BKL installs concrete slabs with millimetre precision using LTM 1110-5.2

Liebherr has delivered the first ten LTM 1110-5.2 cranes featuring the new LICCON3 crane control to customers in Europe. One of them went to BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH. It has now successfully completed its first job – for building a new construction yard in Freilassing, Upper Bavaria, the 110 tonne crane with the new LICCON3 control installed concrete facade slabs carefully and with millimetre precision.

Liebherr-Aerospace awarded at Airbus Equipment, Systems Supply and Quality Day 2023

Liebherr-Aerospace received an award from Airbus for reliable collaboration despite disrupted supply chains.

Liebherr to exhibit at the 50th Anniversary of World of Concrete

Liebherr’s concrete and earthmoving technology teams will be exhibiting at the annual World of Concrete in Janaury 2024 showcasing the 38 Z4 XXT truck mounted concrete pump, THP 80 LP city pump, RIM 2.25 M ring pan mixer, and L 546 wheel loader.

40 tonne crane replaced: Kran & Transport Lausitz take delivery of new Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1

After 13 years of reliable service, Kran & Transport Lausitz GmbH has replaced a Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 mobile crane with a new machine of the same type. Liebherr has continuously kept its 40 tonne crane up to date over the years by including innovative technologies, such as VarioBase®, ECOmode and ECOdrive.