News and press releases

Bigge’s Perfect Fleet is growing bigger with new Liebherr models!

For Liebherr’s long-standing customer, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., it is crucial to provide the right crane for the right market at the right cost. On the first day of Bauma 2022, Liebherr has handed over new crawler cranes to the company - an LR 1400 SX and an LR 1700-1.0. These new models are on top of Bigge’s Perfect Fleet®, including over a hundred crawler and mobile cranes from Liebherr.

Jasmin Ege: Passing on the enthusiasm for Liebherr products

Filling up mobile and crawler cranes with HVO fuel? At Liebherr, that's possible. How? Jasmin Ege knows. At the Liebherr booth, right next to the mobile cranes, she provides information on how Liebherr is researching solutions for alternative drives of the future in its technology-neutral approach and what digitalisation has to do with it.

Press kit: Bauma 2022

Below you can find all press releases. You can download the entire press kit under "Downloads" on the right.

The toughest in the roughest: Liebherr expands its rough-terrain crane range with the LRT 1130-2.1

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr will showcase the most powerful rough-terrain crane on two axles on the market. The LRT 1130-2.1 has a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tonnes and extends Liebherr’s range of rough-terrain cranes at the top end of this segment.

The master of all roads: New Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr will present a mobile crane that takes the combination of mobility, economy and performance to a new level. The LTM 1100-5.3 offers a powerful 62-metre telescopic boom and carries up to 16.9 tonnes of ballast with a 12-tonne axle load on public roads. T

Liebherr unveils fleet data management for mobile and crawler cranes

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr will unveil a fleet data management solution for its mobile and crawler cranes. In addition to the machine's location, the system displays a range of additional real-time data, such as the fuel consumption, the current wind speed, the weight of the load on the hook and even when the crane's next service is due. Customers can also use the system to generate custom reports for specially defined construction sites, such as the fuel consumption or CO2 emissions.

Liebherr presents upgraded MK 140-5.1 at Bauma 2022

Liebherr's most powerful mobile construction crane, the optimised MK 140-5.1, is making its first public appearance at the construction machinery trade fair in Munich. Construction firms, timber frame companies and crane rental businesses alike can put the five-axle crane to flexible use, from short jobs in densely built-up inner city areas to work on plants such as refineries. Customers benefit from familiar operation across all machines in the MK series. Future normative regulations will be met through further development.

Workout with 100 tonnes: the new LR 1100.1 from Liebherr

The quick availability of crawler cranes is a decisive factor in the 100-tonne class. A requirement that the new LR 1100.1 fulfils perfectly making it the ideal multi-purpose crane on any construction site.

Outstanding: the LR 1400 SX is the tallest exhibit at the Liebherr stand

It is a big step for Liebherr in Nenzing and a response to the needs of the market. With the new LR 1400 SX, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH extends its range of crawler cranes to include lifting capacities of up to 400 t.

Seghetti adds a used Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 mobile crane to its fleet

Seghetti S.r.l. has taken delivery of a used Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 mobile crane. The Liebherr Italia S.p.a. repair centre carried out the inspection and reconditioning of the 100-tonne machine built in 2009 with professional staff and original Liebherr spare parts before delivery.

5 things you may not have known about the LICCON3 crane control system

Liebherr is exhibiting numerous innovations at Bauma 2022. One of them is the LICCON3 crane control system. Here are 5 things worth knowing about the latest generation.

5 things you may not have known about the LR 1400 SX crawler crane

Liebherr will showcase around 100 exhibits and numerous innovations at Bauma 2022. We have selected some special exhibits that you should not miss during the trade show. Here are 5 exciting facts about the LR 1400 SX crawler crane. Would you have known everything?

Fleet modernization: Grúas Roxu procures ten Liebherr mobile cranes

Grúas Roxu remains true to its policy of continuous renewal of its machinery fleet: a package of modern Liebherr mobile cranes equipped with innovative technology has been procured. The new cranes, ranging from 70 to 150 tonnes capacity, will replace part of the Spanish crane and transport company's crane fleet. A factory-refurbished LTM 1500-8.1 complements the fleet in the upper lifting capacity segment.

Liebherr crane on the hook

The Eisele AG – Crane & Engineering Group based in Maintal in Hesse was looking for a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane to help install 30-tonne concrete girders in a new sports hall in Wiesbaden. The job required a radius of almost 60 metres. But with no suitable mobile crane available, the resourceful Hessians came up with a clever solution.

Unplugged or conventional: it all depends on the construction site

In terms of performance, the unplugged and conventional machines equally strong. They, underline Liebherr's open technology approach: the unplugged series and conventionally powered machines from Liebherr do not compete, they complement each other. It all depends on the construction site.

Double pack complete: Guindastes Tatuapé receives its second LTM 1120-4.1

The Brazilian crane and heavy transport company Guindastes Tatuapé has taken delivery of its second Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane. Since December 2021, the first LTM 1120-4.1 has already impressed Tatuapé with its efficiency and high mobility on several assignments. The second crane, which has now been delivered, is initially scheduled for maintenance work in wind farms in Brazil after being exhibited at the M&T EXPO trade fair in Sao Paulo.

First Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 in Saudi Arabia goes to ACT

ACT Arabian Consolidated Trading Est. has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to take delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The company previously reported positive experiences with its predecessor model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1. The LTM 1650-8.1 is expected to set new standards in the Saudi Arabian crane market. ACT opted for the full equipment package including both telescopic boom lengths, 54 and 80 metres, at the time of purchase.

Flexibility on eight axles: Colonia takes over Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge Gottfried Schönges GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. With the new crane, the Cologne-based company replaces a 15-year-old 500-tonne crane and strengthens its fleet in the range between 400 and 750 tonnes lifting capacity.