News and press releases

The New Liebherr material handler LH 40 M Industry Litronic at Conexpo 2017

With the LH 40 M Industry material handler, Liebherr presents a top performer in its class at Conexpo 2017. The LH 40 is available both with a wheeled and a crawler undercarriage. The LH 40 material handler provides maximum handling capacity and low fuel consumption.

Liebherr showcases its restructured components portfolio for large diameter bearings

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr presents its restructured portfolio for large diameter bearings. It has now been included into a new product catalogue, which offers a standardized selection of various bearing designs. The catalogue also provides a comprehensive guideline for the construction and integration of a bearing into a respective machine.

Liebherr premieres its 350 bar hydraulic cylinder series-production range in North America

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr presents the 350 bar hydraulic cylinder series-production range for the first time to the North American market. These components are designed for operation under harsh environmental conditions. Liebherr’s extension of the hydraulic cylinder portfolio offers maximum flexibility in the configuration of individual products within the scope of a standardized range.

The new Liebherr R 920 Compact swing crawler excavator introduced at Conexpo 2017

The new R920 Compact swing crawler excavator, which was showcased for the first time at Bauma 2016, is now available worldwide. The compact swing model has been designed specifically for use in restricted construction sites or in inner city areas.

A new series of Liebherr earthmoving equipment developed for lower regulated markets

During Conexpo 2017, Liebherr is exhibiting a new line-up of Liebherr machines specifically developed for lower regulated markets; the R920 and the R924 crawler excavators and the L 550 wheel loader.

Comprehensive knowledge in deep foundation applications: Liebherr showcases numerous US-premieres at Conexpo 2017

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr showcases its machine range for the deep foundation industry: the piling rig LRH 600, the hydraulic free-fall hammer H 15 L, the piling and drilling rig LRB 355 and the duty cycle crawler crane HS 8130 HD. These machines have been especially adapted according to US requirements, and are premiering in North America.

Liebherr updates the integrated planning software for smaller crawler cranes

Liebherr presents its latest planning software, Crane Planner 2.0 for the crawler crane range LR 1100 – LR 1300. This new software ensures accurate lift planning and increases safety for heavy lifts.

Liebherr crawler concrete pump THS 110 D4f-K at Conexpo 2017

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr is presenting the crawler concrete pump THS 110 D4f-K; it features a maximum concrete output of 133 yd³/h (102 m³/h) powered by a six-cylinder engine.

The new Liebherr A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator at Conexpo 2017

Liebherr presents the A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator compliant with the latest emission stage Tier 4f / Stage IV at Conexpo 2017. With an operating weight between 38,800 – 43,600lb (17,600 and 19,800kg) and engine power of 163HP /120kW , the A 918 is the ideal machine both for standard earthmoving and road construction, as well as drainage and pipeline work.

Liebherr unveils the new PR 716 crawler dozer at Conexpo 2017

Liebherr has extended its Generation 6 crawler tractor line with the new PR 716 Litronic. The line now includes six models, with operating weights ranging from 29,100 to more than 160,000lbs.

New Liebherr LRS 545 Reachstacker for Dublin

Doyle Shipping Group has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LRS 545 reachstacker for its Dublin Port container operation. The LRS 545 was produced at Liebherr’s manufacturing facility in Sunderland (UK) and shipped to Dublin via road.

World premiere at Conexpo 2017: Liebherr launches the high performance pipelayer RL 56

Liebherr presents its first generation 6 pipelayer at Conexpo 2017. The new RL 56 Litronic provides a lifting capacity of 72 tonnes / 158,733 lbs. and comes with a state of the art Diesel engine, complying with Tier 4f /Stage IV emissions standards.

New Liebherr LRS 545 Reachstacker for Dublin

Doyle Shipping Group has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LRS 545 reachstacker for its Dublin Port container operation.

Medium pressure pump added to the Liebherr portfolio of hydraulic components

Liebherr component division is presenting the newly developed LH30VO axial piston pump of swash plate design at Conexpo 2017. The medium pressure pump complements the existing product portfolio in the range of 280 bar (4,061 psi) nominal pressure and maximum pressure of up to 320 bar (4,641.21 psi), suited for mobile machinery use. The pump for all mobile applications with open circulation has a delivery rate of 45 cm³ (28.38 inches) per rotation and is already available with two of the most common controls.

Liebherr Offshore Cranes Accessing New Markets

Liebherr’s maritime manufacturing plant in Rostock has been awarded the contract to supply the heavy-lift crane for the Orion, a new wind farm installation and platform decommissioning vessel ordered by DEME from COSCO (QiDong) Offshore, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. The crane is rated at 3,000 tonnes at more than 50 metres, with a lifting height in excess of 170 meters and a designation of HLC (Heavy-Lift Crane) 295000. Delivery will be spring 2019.

Liebherr Offshore Cranes Accessing new Markets

Liebherr’s maritime manufacturing plant in Rostock has been awarded the contract to supply the heavy-lift crane for the Orion, a new wind farm installation and platform decommissioning vessel ordered by DEME from COSCO (QiDong) Offshore, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry.

Liebherr receives iF Design Award 2017

High-quality materials, a perfectly detailed finish and an exclusive design characterise the BluPerformance refrigerators. Liebherr Domestic Appliances won the iF Design Award for Product Design for these attributes.

Liebherr mobile cranes successfully complete final bridge dismantling job in the dark and fog

Three massive prestressed concrete supports for a road bridge were dismantled under great time pressure near Osnabrück. The railway track under the bridge was shut to rail traffic for two nights. Crane contractors Sommer-Kranverleih from Bremen and Autokrane-Spallek from Ibbenbüren each brought an LTM 1300-6.2 to the site to complete the job.