Alternative drive systems

Alternative drive systems

Discover our diverse range of drive systems

Pioneering technologies

As we move towards a sustainable future, we present the innovative drive systems that we are working on in detail. Let our diverse portfolio of future-oriented drive technologies inspire you.

Hydrogen

In the near future, new products will be launched that are powered by hydrogen and fuel cells as energy converters.

The first hydrogen-powered Liebherr R9XX H2 crawler excavator was already presented at Bauma 2022 and won the Innovation Award.

The advantages of using this type of drive:

Independence from a permanent energy supply

Significantly reduced pollutant emissions
Great future potential
Particularly suitable for heavy-duty applications
Same overall performance as a diesel-powered version
Fast refuelling

Electric motor

Liebherr is pursuing the development of battery-powered and mains-powered electric drives for its machines.

We already offer machines that are driven by an electric motor. The following machines are already available:

LH 26 E - R 976 E - L 507 E

The advantages of using this type of drive:

Battery-powered electric drive

Local zero-emission operation
Increased driver comfort
Maximum energy efficiency

Mains-powered electric drive

Zero-emission operation
Enlargement of the working area or range of movement through optional batteries

Alternative fuels

HVO and e-fuels are synthetically produced renewable diesel fuels that comply with the EN 15940 standard, among others.

Compatibility with Liebherr machines is already a given, which also contributes to future independence from fossil fuels.

The advantages of using this type of drive:

CO2 reduction
lower AdBlue consumption
reduced soot formation
increased ageing and cold stability
no engine oil dilution