News and press releases

The beginning of a new era

Liebherr's portfolio of port and transshipment solutions has been expanded to include the all-electric transshipment crane CBG 500 E. The crane combines state-of-the-art drive technologies with Liebherr's own crane control system "Master V". Another highlight is the energy recovery system LiCaTronic®, which makes optimum use of the energy available. The numerous configurations ensure that the crane is versatile and adaptable to different customer needs.

Liebherr automation systems at The Battery Show North America

The Battery Show expo is North America’s largest trade show for battery and electric vehicles technologies. Liebherr designs and builds turnkey systems for high-voltage battery pack assembly.

Always on track for progress: Liebherr at InnoTrans 2022

Liebherr will be attending InnoTrans in Berlin from 20 to 23 September under the motto "Always on track for progress". As one of the largest exhibitors at the fair, the company will be showing innovative products and technologies – including world premieres – for use on and off the rails.

First Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 in Saudi Arabia goes to ACT

ACT Arabian Consolidated Trading Est. has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to take delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The company previously reported positive experiences with its predecessor model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1. The LTM 1650-8.1 is expected to set new standards in the Saudi Arabian crane market. ACT opted for the full equipment package including both telescopic boom lengths, 54 and 80 metres, at the time of purchase.

Liebherr Transform: unleash the full potential

Liebherr Transform is the new upgrade, modification and overhaul service that has a tailor-made solution for customer needs. It is available for crawler cranes (up to 400 t), deep foundation equipment, duty cycle crawler cranes, and maritime cranes.

New all-electric heavy lift ship crane

Liebherr's heavy lift crane series is being expanded with an 800 tonnes crane. The aim with the new crane is to establish itself in the growth market of ever larger wind industry components. The crane is fully electrically powered and thus enables a reduction of CO2 emissions on the ship side in scenarios typical for heavy lift vessels.

Flexibility on eight axles: Colonia takes over Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge Gottfried Schönges GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. With the new crane, the Cologne-based company replaces a 15-year-old 500-tonne crane and strengthens its fleet in the range between 400 and 750 tonnes lifting capacity.

Jandt expands crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane

Jandt Kranvermietung GmbH has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane. With the new 150-tonne crane, the company from Bielefeld complements its crane fleet in the range between 100 and 200 tonnes lifting capacity.

Road construction in Africa: INZAG procures Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane for Ghana

INZAG Germany GmbH has procured a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane specifically for a road construction project in Ghana. The German construction company has been awarded the contract for the expansion of the 64-kilometre-long first section of the Eastern Corridor Road from the port city of Tema, not far from the capital Accra, to Akosombo.

It takes two to tango

The Port of Esbjerg is a long-standing partner of Liebherr and has recently ordered a second LHM 800. The new crane is already the seventh Liebherr mobile harbour crane to be used at Denmark's largest port. Next-generation offshore wind turbines will be lifted with the new heavy-duty crane. Liebherr will deliver a further crane of the type LHM 600 to Port Esbjerg before the end of the year.

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH at AMB in Stuttgart

After a break caused by the Coronavirus, the international trade show AMB in Stuttgart is back. At one of the biggest fairs for metalworking in the world, Liebherr will present several innovations in the areas of gear technology and automation systems.

Environmentally friendly CO2 air conditioning system from Liebherr successfully tested in "eco2jet" research project

The CO2 air conditioning system for passenger coaches developed by Liebherr has proven its reliability and technological maturity.

Liebherr gear technology and automation systems at IMTS in Chicago

Liebherr gear technology and automation systems present the latest innovations in gear technology and automation at the biggest trade show for metalworking.

Liebherr Mining’s Perth facility expands for new technologies and zero emission progress

Liebherr-Australia has expanded their Perth mining facility, adding 47,000m2 of workshop, office, and build space to the complex. This increased footprint will facilitate the company’s progress with their mining decarbonisation and technology projects.

182 metre-high skyscraper: New Liebherr crane at work in Canada

Fast working speed, simple operation and reliable service – these are the key factors that prompted Liebherr customer Cambie Forming Ltd. to opt for another 280 HC-L 12/24 Litronic.

Alpine crane job on constricted site

A Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane has installed a 176-tonne railway bridge not far from the fashionable spa and holiday resort of St. Moritz in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Two new Liebherr mobile cranes for Poloniato

Italian crane company Poloniato S.r.l. is closing the gap between the 100- to 160-tonne cranes in its fleet with the acquisition of two new Liebherr mobile cranes. The two 5-axle LTM 1110-5.1 and LTM 1150-5.3 impress with their high mobility, long booms and innovative technology.

170 metre office tower – Liebherr cranes involved in construction of “To‑Lyon”

A 170 metre building, little space and heavy hoists – four Liebherr tower cranes finished in aircraft warning paintwork are helping to redevelop the Part-Dieu district in Lyon, France.