News and press releases

Liebherr mobile cranes construct research facility: “Only possible with the LTM 1650-8.1”

For many years, the construction site of an international research facility in Darmstadt has witnessed mobile and crawler cranes being operated by Riga Mainz GmbH & Co. KG, a company specialising in crane and transport work. Now, mighty media bridges soaring some 20 metres into the air are being constructed around a building. Because of the limited crane parking space immediately adjacent to a building wall, the first module could only be lifted with the Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane.

"The whole construction site is happy in construction power mode"

A Liebherr MK 88-4.1E mobile construction crane has installed massive noise barriers as part of the four-track expansion of the Rhine Valley railway between Karlsruhe and Basel. The crane installed elements weighing 900 kg at distances of up to 43 metres. The intelligent crane control system, including the freely programmable working area limitation, ensures a high level of safety and prevents the load from swivelling over the ongoing rail traffic.

Floßdorf expands with crane duo from Liebherr

The crane and heavy haulage contractor Dietmar Floßdorf GmbH & Co. KG from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is expanding its crane fleet significantly with two new acquisitions from Liebherr: an LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane is now Floßdorf’s most powerful lifting device. An LTR 1150 from Liebherr was also put into service at the same time as the crane fleet’s new flagship.

A crawler crane comes of age: 18 years LR 1300

What began in 2007 continues today as a success story in the 300-tonne class. The weightlifter impresses with its lifting capacities and its compact size, especially for challenges in construction and deep foundation. Although long established on the market, the latest generation of this crawler crane surprised – and even electrified – everyone at this year’s Bauma.

First LTM 1100-5.3 in Switzerland

The long-established Swiss family-run company JMS RISI AG has recently expanded its fleet with three modern construction machines from Liebherr. At the “Bauma” construction machinery exhibition in Munich, the experts in civil engineering and deep foundations secured themselves a package comprising three Liebherr products: an LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane, an LB 45 drilling rig and a 110 D-K crawler concrete pump.

Ground-breaking ceremony at Ehingen-Berg: Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH expands site

Following the purchase of the land in June, the ground-breaking ceremony has now taken place on the Ehingen-Berg industrial estate: Liebherr will begin construction of a customer centre and associated dispatch wing on the 54-hectare site.

LTR 1150 builds residential complex in seven weeks

Dutch commerce and rental company Gebri received the first Liebherr LTR 1150 in the spring of this year. Since then, the telescopic crawler crane has been constantly in use for the crane hire company based near Utrecht. The new crawler crane recently completed an especially ambitious project just before the summer holidays. The crane was used to construct a modern, new-build property with 48 apartments in alphen aan den rijn.

Multiservice Grúas expands fleet with Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile cranes

Two LTM 1300-6.3 cranes are now strengthening the fleet of Multiservice Grúas. These 300-tonne machines stand out for their powerful performance and state-of-the-art technology. With the two LTM 1300-6.3, Multiservice Grúas is investing in a new model on the Chilean market, underlining its commitment to innovation and continuous development. Key factors in the decision included reliability, quality, and the highest safety standards.

Born to lift: the LR 1300.1 SX celebrates 18 years

The Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane turns 18 this year. Much like a person's 18^th birthday marks the transition to adulthood, this milestone represents the coming of age for one of Liebherr's most successful products.

Overhead crane renewal at Liebherr: Schmidbauer strong with Rieger & Moser as a team

Back at the birthplace in Ehingen: A Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1 compact crane travelled from the Schmidbauer branch in Memmingen, while Rieger & Moser − part of the Schmidbauer Group − sent an LTM 1110-5.1 and an LTM 1130-5.1 from Ulm. The task of the three mobile cranes was to dismantle five ageing overhead cranes at the Liebherr plant and replace them with five new ones.

Holzbau Bögerl invests in the first mobile crane in the company's history

Holzbau Bögerl GmbH from Breitenbrunn in the Upper Palatinate is setting new standards in assembly: For the first time in the company's history, the family business has purchased a mobile crane - the compact and powerful Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1. With this investment, the company is responding to the growing requirements in modern timber construction.

The second in the group: Bracht takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane

Franz Bracht Kran-Vermietung GmbH has procured an LTM 1750-9.1 from Liebherr. It is the second mobile crane of this type in the Bracht group’s fleet: the first crane - sporting the blue corporate colour of Hofmann Kran-Vermietung GmbH & Co. KG - has been in operation for 10 years. The excellent experience with the 800-tonne crane from Liebherr and the superb utilisation in the large crane sector prompted Managing Director Dirk Bracht to invest in another model of this type.

Three Liebherr cranes on night shift for bridge construction

Several wildlife crossings are currently being constructed across motorways in Switzerland. At one such new wildlife bridge on the A1 motorway near Solothurn, the Bern-based company Affolter Transporte AG recently installed massive timber beams. Due to the required temporary closure of the motorway, the operation had to be meticulously planned and executed. Over six perfectly coordinated night shifts, the 38-metre-long elements were installed on schedule.

New flagship for Yueh Hsin: LTM 1650-8.1 travels to Taiwan

At the end of June, Yueh Hsin from Taiwan took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane from Liebherr. To receive the new acquisition in person, the management travelled to the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The new 8-axle model is now the most powerful machine in the crane specialist’s fleet. The mobile crane’s high lifting capacities, together with VarioBallast® and VarioBase®, were the key criteria behind the purchase.

Maximum safety and efficiency for demanding crane applications

Lifting work with crawler cranes can be very challenging – especially on floating structures with varying inclinations or when lifting very long loads. For both applications, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH has developed customer solutions that make lifting safer and enable more efficient operations with just one crane, where previously a complex tandem lift was necessary.

Spectacular bridge swap with two Liebherr LR 11000 crawler cranes

As part of a complex infrastructure project, WASEL GmbH deployed two LR 11000 crawler cranes from Liebherr for a spectacular mission on the A42 between Bottrop and Essen. An old concrete pipe bridge needed to be replaced with a modern steel construction. The bridge connects refineries in the region with the Bottrop tank farm, crossing both the A42 and the River Emscher.

Peck Tiong Choon expands crane fleet: new LTM 1120-4.1 for demanding projects

As part of a major project, Peck Tiong Choon has invested in a new LTM 1120-4.1 from Liebherr. The powerful 4-axle crane not only enhances the company’s existing fleet but also marks a key step in modernising its 100-tonne class. The decision to invest in Liebherr was based on more than 20 years of trusted partnership – characterised by technical excellence and outstanding reliability.

Liebherr crane trio for business network

Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH, JenKran GmbH and GuR Saalfeld GmbH have jointly taken delivery of new Liebherr cranes at the Ehingen plant. The companies maintain a partnership network in which they share resources and support each other. The three new mobile cranes offer modern technology and high flexibility for various applications. The handover emphasises the companies' long-standing customer loyalty and close relationship with Liebherr.