News and press releases

Prototype of the Liebherr A 913 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator: all-rounder in new weight class

Liebherr will showcase the prototype of the new A 913 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator for the first time at bauma 2019. This compact wheeled excavator, which complies with Stage V emission standards, is an all-rounder for classic earthmoving work on construction sites where space is tight.

Liebherr 125 K: the largest fast-erecting crane in its class

Liebherr will present a new fast-erecting crane at Bauma 2019: the 125 K. With a radius of 55 metres and a maximum hook height of 65.5 metres, it is currently the largest fast-erecting crane on the market.

Powerbloc: 42-metre truck mounted concrete pump with a completely new drive unit from Liebherr

Liebherr will introduce the completely redeveloped 42 M5 XXT truck mounted concrete pump for the medium range class at Bauma this year. One highlight is the unique Liebherr Powerbloc drive unit.

Liebherr introduces new EC-B series

Liebherr presents a new Flat-Top series at Bauma, the construction machinery trade fair in Munich. Three of the eight units are equipped with fibre rope and therefore have ‘fibre’ added to their product title.

Anti-buckling system by Liebherr improves ride comfort in low-floor trams in Brunswick (Germany)

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply the manufacturer Solaris Tram with anti-buckling systems for Tramino low-floor trams.

Ten Years of Market-Leadership for Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes

Liebherr Maritime Cranes’ product line of mobile harbour cranes has had a very successful year 2018. With 83 sales in 40 countries, Liebherr gains an estimated market share of up to two-thirds in the mobile harbour crane segment.

Liebherr to Supply Boeing 787 Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic Unit

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Boeing to deliver the Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic Unit for the 787 Dreamliner. This contract from Boeing marks an important milestone in Liebherr’s stand-alone electronics strategy to bring the modular technology of ultra-versatile remote electronic units to the skies.

Mediaco places its trust in Liebherr for purchasing two used lattice boom cranes

Repaired and repainted, with new signwriting and a warranty – Mediaco purchased two used lattice boom cranes from manufacturer Liebherr, an 8-year old LR 1600/2 crawler crane and a 9-year old LG 1750 mobile crane. The lower investment for used cranes and the fact that Liebherr cranes hold their value so well were also important criteria behind the decision.

Liebherr increases machine presence at World of Concrete 2019

Liebherr USA, Co. Concrete Technology and Construction Equipment division invites attendees to take a look at the L 538 wheel loader, 50 M5 XXT and 37 Z4 XXT truck mounted concrete pumps.

MSG Krandienst GmbH extends its heavy duty fleet with Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane

Baden-based crane and heavy haulage contractor MSG Krandienst GmbH has expanded its fleet of large cranes with an LTM 1450-8.1. MSG says the reasons behind the decision include the fact that the Liebherr 450-tonne crane successfully combines a high lifting capacity, a very long telescopic boom and fast set-up time.

Liebherr-Aerospace Starts Serial Production of 3D Printed Components

Liebherr-Aerospace has begun printing 3D components for Airbus. Following approval from the European aircraft manufacturer, first equipment fit for flight that Liebherr will be supplying will be nose landing gear brackets for the Airbus A350 XWB.

Saving time: with Liebherr mobile crane LTM 1450-8.1 in cement plant

The components of a Liebherr 172 EC-B Litronic tower crane had to be hoisted to a height of 82 metres during its erection in a cement plant in Erwitte. This was a perfect job for the new Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane owned by Franz Bracht Kran-Vermietung GmbH.

Five Liebherr HS crawler cranes generations work at the same time on the high-speed train works in Murcia

Murcia is immersed in a project of remodelling and modernization of its railway network, besides the rail development, includes some adaptations and urban improvements. A total of 7.120 meters of train’s rail will be undergrounded to allow the arrival of the high-speed train to the Spanish city.

Anything’s possible with Liebherr’s VarioBase® and VarioBallast®

A Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane dismantled a construction crane in the old town of Landshut in Bavaria in very difficult conditions. The innovative features of VarioBase® and VarioBallast® were essential for setting up the crane in a narrow alley. The work was carried out by Landshut-based Kran-Maier.

Weldex extends fleet with new Liebherr crawler cranes

Scottish crane contractor Weldex is the largest crawler crane rental company in Great Britain. The company is continuing to extend its fleet and over the last two years has ordered 23 new crawler cranes from Liebherr. Their lifting capacities range from 60 to 1000 tonnes.

Entry into Service: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the Global 7500 Aircraft

On December 20th, 2018 the Global 7500 business jet entered into service. Liebherr supplies the air management system for this new aircraft.

Liebherr LR 1800-1.0 crawler crane proved with 560-tonne test load

Liebherr unveiled its new crawler crane, the LR 1800-1.0 at its customer days 2018 in June. Towards the end of November it had to prove its strength by hoisting its first large test load as part of the prototype testing procedure. The new crawler crane managed the 560 tonnes on its 84 metre main boom with derrick system with a radius of 12 metres.

New Liebherr offshore crane counters requirements for operations with limited space on deck