News and press releases

New LTM 1750-9.1 becomes the most powerful crane in the Magis fleet

Italian company Magis S.r.l. has taken delivery of a new LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH. It will strengthen the crane fleet at the crane and heavy haulage contractor based in Taranto.

100 percent Liebherr – Klüttgens expands crane fleet with LTM 1060-3.1

Klüttgens’ fleet is made up in full of Liebherr cranes. It has now added another one in the form of a new LTM 1060-3.1. This will add to the fleet between the 50 and 90 tonne lifting capacity. The compact, manoeuvrable 3-axle crane does not require transport escort on public roads and has a very long telescopic boom at 48 metres.

Two new Liebherr power packs – Grúas Leman takes delivery of LTM 1650-8.1 and LR 1700-1.0

Spanish contractor Grúas Leman has chosen the Liebherr Group to carry out its programme of renewal and expansion for its fleet. It has invested in two new powerful Liebherr cranes, an LTM 1650-8.1 and an LR 1700-1.0. The 700 tonne crawler crane becomes the company’s new flagship. The main areas of work for the two new cranes will mainly be in wind power and the petrochemicals industry.

“The crane always has another ace up its sleeve”

A large pontoon was positioned on a flooded gravel pit as part of the process of expanding a gravel plant in Babenhausen in the German state of Hesse. Crane and heavy haulage contractor Riga Mainz had been awarded this order.

Crane power for the climate revolution

Ten months ago, Austrian group Felbermayr started operations with its third Liebherr LR 11000. Since then, the crawler crane has been erecting Enercon wind turbines in Burgenland to the south-east of Vienna. Working with an LR 1750/2, the 1000 tonne crawler crane has erected a total of thirty wind turbines.

Game changer – LR 12500-1.0 added to Liebherr’s portfolio of large crawler cranes

Liebherr has unveiled its latest crawler crane with the slogan “Game changer for tomorrow’s energy” – the LR 12500-1.0 with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes supplements the portfolio below the LR 13000. The design of the slewing platform and the main boom sets new standards as the uniquely wide main boom gives the crane the stability of a PowerBoom.

The first Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane goes to Sarens

Crane and heavy haulage contractor Sarens has ordered the very first model of the new Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane. The Belgian global contractor is convinced by the concept and performance of the new 2500 tonne crawler crane and will primarily be using it in the renewables industry, for example for handling offshore wind turbines.

Zero emission, full power – Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 mobile crane with electric power unit

The accelerating climate revolution demands drive concepts to be used in the construction industry which reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. To meet the needs of customers and the demand for greener equipment as well as possible, Liebherr is working on alternative drive units, which are perfectly tailored to the application and location of the machine, without focusing on a single technology.

Stevenson Crane, Rigging, and Heavy Haul adds Liebherr LR 1500 Crawler Crane to fleet in 2022

The LR 1500 crawler crane delivers load capacity of a 500 metric tonne (550 USt) model with the dimensions and weights of a 400 metric tonne (440 USt) crane providing better capacity and easy transport for the midwest company.

Liebherr Italia brings service even closer to its customers

Liebherr Italia is offering a range of new services to mobile crane customers and operators. The new service developments show the Liebherr Group’s “passion” for its customers in Italy.

ESTA Awards: LR 1400 SX wins

The perfect lift: behind the scenes of Crane Planner 2.0

Which crane is best suited for which task on which construction site? Answers are provided by Liebherr's 3D planning software: Crane Planner 2.0. The latest Liebherr story takes a look behind the scenes and meets the people that make complexity child’s play.

Fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes – Saller takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2

Liebherr cranes have been part of Kranverleih Saller GmbH ever since the company was founded. The new addition is the fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes within the last four decades for the company based in Winhöring. Initially, cranes in this capacity class had chassis with six axles. Technical progress means that the same performance is now possible from four-axle mobile cranes. The LTM 1090-4.2 features a 60 metre telescopic boom. Its flexible axle loads mean that it can be used economically throughout the world. Saller plans to use the new crane primarily in the chemical industry.

Workout with 100 tonnes: LR 1100.1

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.

Maximum flexibility – Steil buys Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 with all its boom versions

Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG has bought a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1, which will expand the company’s mobile crane fleet. Steil decided to buy the full range of equipment, including both boom versions, a 54 metre and an 80 metre telescopic boom, and the complete luffing jib. The good experience the company has gathered over many years operating several Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 cranes had a major bearing on the purchase decision. Other important factors behind the purchase of the new mobile crane included advanced developments and new features compared to the previous model.

Reinforcements for ESEASA – seven new Liebherr rough terrain cranes for the fleet

Mexican crane and heavy haulage contractor ESEASA has expanded its crane fleet with seven new Liebherr LRTs. The versatile cranes will primarily be used in the new DOS BOCAS refinery in the Southern Gulf of Mexico, where the company has been contracted to erect a 178 metre tower. For this, ESEASA has ordered a retrofit for its LR 11350, which allows the boom to be extended to 228 metres. Liebherr’s reliability, value retention and support were major factors behind the decision to buy the cranes. ESEASA also regarded the technology and easy operation of Liebherr cranes as key for the company.

Electrifying: LR 1160.1 unplugged

Unplugged stands for battery-powered at Liebherr. The crawler crane type LR 1160.1 unplugged is the latest model in the series. The crane has a load capacity of 160 t and electrifies the first customers with soft tones and an intelligent safety concept.

Three at one blow – Herrmann & Wittrock modernises fleet with Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane and work platform rental contractor Herrmann & Wittrock took delivery of three new Liebherr mobile cranes on one day at the beginning of February. The LTM 1040-2.1, LTM 1055-3.2 and LTM 1150-5.3 machines will expand the company’s crane fleet and are also part of the process to continuously modernise the fleet, which is very important to Herrmann & Wittrock. Liebherr supplied ten new mobile cranes to the company last year and more cranes are already on order for this year.