News and press releases

Lots of work for the new and largest crawler crane in Switzerland – the new Liebherr LR 1750/2 operated by Fanger proves its worth on its first job

The first job awaiting the new Liebherr LR 1750/2 crawler crane operated by Fanger Kran AG was a demanding one in central Switzerland near Lucerne. The crane had to handle a gross load of around 270 tonnes to replace a 30-metre cylinder. In a very constricted space in the production plant of a manufacturer of wooden materials, the job was only possible by moving the crane whilst it held the load.

Dr. h.c. Willi Liebherr meets Federal Minister Dobrindt at InnoTrans 2016

During his tour at this year's InnoTrans in Berlin Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt paid a brief visit to the Liebherr stand.

In the very centre of Lyon, a mobile crane lifts two Liebherr crawler excavators for demolition work

On a construction site in Lyon, two demolition excavators have been lifted to their place of action by a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mobile crane. It has been done by air.

World Premiere: Liebherr Presents New Air Conditioning System for All Types of Rail Vehicle

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has developed an efficient and flexibly configurable HVAC system for all rail vehicle types, featuring a high level of standardization, low weight and low height. Another special highlight is its extremely low energy consumption with a power density approximately 70 percent greater than in conventional systems. The MACS 8.0 (modular air conditioning system) basic module features a cooling performance of 8kW. Depending on performance requirements, the system can be extended with identical modules – to 32kW with three additional modules, for example. The MACS 8.0 air conditioning system was presented to the public for the first time at the InnoTrans 2016 in Berlin on 20 September.

Expansion of Barcelona airport with duty cycle crawler cranes from Liebherr

Three Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes were involved in infrastructural work in the course of the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

GTA adds a second 1350-tonne Liebherr crawler crane to its fleet – the first LR 11350 with PowerBoom in Southeast Asia

Indonesian company GTA Construction has been successfully using a Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane for over a year. GTA has now added another crane of this type to its fleet. The new 1350-tonne crane was ordered with the Liebherr PowerBoom, the first in the whole of Southeast Asia. With its high lifting capacities and compact dimensions, GTA successfully uses the Liebherr heavy duty crane for major projects of the most diverse type.

LTM 11200-9.1 hoists excavators over the roofs of Lyon –S.E Levage places its trust in Liebherr for used cranes as well

Since April this year French crane contractor S.E Levage has been operating the largest telescopic mobile crane in the country, a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1. S.E Levage decided to buy a used crane. And since buying a used crane involves a good deal of trust, S.E Levage bought direct from the manufacturer, from Liebherr. The LTM 11200-9.1 was completely refurbished and finished in the customer's colours with full livery. Crane driver Christophe Thenery says: "The crane was like new when we took delivery at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen.

Liebherr at InnoTrans 2016

As one of the leading manufacturers of equipment for the rail industry, Liebherr is an established name among the exhibitors at InnoTrans. This year, from 20th to 23rd September, the company is once again presenting innovative solutions such as environmentally friendly air conditioning systems, electro-hydraulic actuator systems and a high-performance dual purpose excavator.

Liebherr presents the new PR 716 crawler tractor at GaLaBau

At GaLaBau Liebherr presents the new PR 716 crawler tractor, which was unveiled to the public for the first time at Bauma 2016. The successor model to the successful PR 714 has an operating weight between 13,200kg and 15,200kg and an engine power of 93kW / 126HP. The series of generation 6 crawler tractors now includes a total of six models, with operating weights from 13 tonnes to over 73 tonnes.

Compact Liebherr hydraulic excavators at GaLaBau 2016 – Extremely flexible and productive

Liebherr presents two hydraulic excavators from the compact series at GaLaBau 2016. The new A 910 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator, which meets the requirements of exhaust emissions stage IV / tier 4f, and the R 914 Compact Litronic crawler excavator with stage IIIB engine, are the ideal companions on construction sites with restricted dimensions. The compact hydraulic excavators impress primarily in horticulture and landscaping, as well as in inner city areas, thanks to their productivity and high level of flexibility.

Compact and Stereo Loader: Liebherr showcases practical wheel loaders for diverse applications at GaLaBau 2016

At GaLaBau 2016 Liebherr showcases two models from the small wheel loader range: the L 506 Compact Loader and the L 507 Stereo Loader. Liebherr Compact and Stereo Loaders are used where large machines have reached their limits.

Wieser puts the 100th Liebherr crawler excavator into operation

The company Karl Wieser OHG has recently acquired a new R 922. Now they own hundred Liebherr crawler excavators.

Liebherr R 9150 mining excavator early performance ‘very encouraging’ at Mt Magnet, says Watpac

Watpac continues to embrace some of the mining industry’s latest technologies by adding Australia’s first Liebherr R 9150 mining excavator carrying out load and haul duties to their mining fleet.

Liebherr Supplies Equipment for ICE 3.1 Cars

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has supplied Deutsche Bahn with perforated ceilings, new exhaust air ducts as well as warm air ducts for the second-class cars of the first series of the ICE 3.

Liebherr at the Bauma China 2016 Trade Fair

At Bauma China 2016, the Liebherr Group showcases the latest technologies and developments in construction machinery and components from November 22-25, 2016 in Shanghai, China. At the International Trade Fair, Liebherr presents its construction equipment at outdoor booth B12 and its in-house developed components at indoor hall N4 / booth No. 420.

Liebherr Supplies Additional Air Cycle Air Conditioning Systems for Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 3.1

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has supplied eight more of its environmentally friendly air cycle air conditioning units to Deutsche Bahn for the second vehicle set of the ICE 3.1.

SMM 2016: Innovative system solutions for lifting applications in the maritime sector

At the international trade fair for shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology (SMM) in Hamburg, the Liebherr Components division will be demonstrating its expertise in hoisting winch systems, focusing on maritime applications.

Liebherr presents innovations at AMB 2016

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH is represented at the international exhibition for metal working from 13 to 17 September in Hall 8 at Stand C 71.