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First Liebherr mobile crane – KönningKrane takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2

KönningKrane GmbH & Co KG from Stadtlohn in the north-west of North Rhine-Westphalia has bought its first Liebherr mobile crane – an LTM 1160-5.2 with a maximum lifting capacity of 180 tonnes extends its crane range towards higher capacities. Its high performance and width of just 2.75 metres were important factors behind the decision.

Your mining partner: Liebherr to present its new mining solutions at MINExpo 2024

From 24 to 26 September 2024, Liebherr will present advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components, and aerospace and transportation product segments at MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA.

Liebherr mobile crane impresses at Formac with precision, safety and outstanding handling characteristics

In recent months, Formac, S.A., a manufacturer of precast concrete elements in the Spanish province of Ciudad Real, has been working with one of the first delivered examples of the new LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane. The LICCON3-controlled machine in the new design has already impressed the provider of turnkey industrial halls with its excellent performance as well as its outstanding driving characteristics on the road. High lifting capacities, precision and safety were the decisive criteria for Formac when purchasing its newest mobile crane.

Reinforcement in Milan – Polita Autogru takes delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2

Milan-based crane specialist Polita Autogru Srl. has taken delivery of a new Liebherr mobile crane – with a 78-metre telescopic boom and a maximum lifting height of 114 metres, the LTM 1300-6.2 covers all the requirements in the northern Italian metropolis perfectly. The 300-tonne crane has already shown its worth at its first crane jobs.

70 tonnes at an altitude of 150 metres: Hofmann's LR 1800-1.0 assembles wind turbines in Prüm

Two 5.7 MW Nordex wind turbines were erected on a former military site in the Bitburg-Prüm district. The partner for these complicated lifts was the crane company Hofmann based in Paderborn (part of the Bracht Group). The two N163 5.7 turbines with a hub height of 160 metres were erected by the brand-new Liebherr LR 1800-1.0 lattice boom crawler crane at the end of May 2024.

Great flexibility and a large radius – Tamás és Zsolt Kft. takes delivery of LTM 1650-8.1

Tamás és Zsolt Kft. has added an LTM 1650-8.1 to its fleet to meet the increasing demand for cranes in the 700-tonne class. The 8-axle vehicle has a nominal lifting capacity of 700 tonnes, features VarioBallast®, is suitable for global mobility and can reach hoisting heights of 151 metres – making it suitable for the increasing demands placed on crane operations.

New LTM 1090-4.2 added to Rolf Herbold GmbH’s crane fleet

Rolf Herbold GmbH has purchased a new addition to its fleet, an LTM 1090-4.2, to replace a 15-year-old 5-axle crane. This is the response by the Swabian mobile crane and working platform rental company to the increasingly narrow roads in new development areas because the new mobile crane is just 2.55 metres wide.

Big Red Crane Company, Inc. expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane

– Big Red Crane Company, Inc. adds Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane to growing fleet in southern and central California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Liebherr cranes from Emil Egger build trimodal transshipment terminal in Basel

Rhenus Port Logistics is investing in a new transshipment terminal in the Rhine port of Basel-Kleinhünigen (Switzerland). Emil Egger AG was tasked with the logistics for the prefabricated concrete elements. Four Liebherr cranes were deployed in Basel to maximise efficiency during all construction phases.

Berres takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane

Berres Kranverleih GmbH from Kleinheubach has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane. The company from Lower Franconia is replacing a 110-tonne mobile crane with the new 180-tonne crane. It will mainly be used for the assembly of precast concrete elements.

Established in large crane class: Sommer takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

Sommer Kranverleih GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The 8-axle crane replaces an LTM 1500-8.1, with which the Bremen-based company entered the large crane class in 2017. Since then, Sommer has established itself in this segment: One LTM 1450-8.1 and two LTM 1750-9.1 are part of the Sommer crane fleet in the upper lifting capacity segment. Another LTM 1750-9.1 will be added in April.

“The wait is over”: Liebherr mobile construction cranes arrive in the USA

Liebherr's groundbreaking MK series of mobile construction cranes have officially arrived in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the lifting and construction industry. These innovative cranes, which combine the height and reach of a tower crane with the maneuverability of a mobile crane, are capable of positioning themselves directly alongside buildings or infrastructure. Their rapid deployment and operational efficiency enable contractors to move seamlessly from site to site, revolutionizing the workflow and productivity of construction projects. The enthusiasm among early adopters is widespread, as they eagerly anticipate the transformative impact of Liebherr's advanced technology on the American construction landscape.