News and press releases

New 500-tonne crane: Hüffermann Krandienst expands its mobile crane fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane in May. The 500-tonne machine represents a major expansion upwards into a higher load capacity range for the fleet of the north German company. The new crane was ordered with a complete set of equipment to make it suitable for a very wide range of jobs. Managing Director Daniel Janssen is a very satisfied Liebherr customer: The main plus points for Liebherr includes its outstanding service and good availability of spare parts.

Liebherr takes part at M&T Expo 2015 and presents construction equipment launches for Brazilian and South American markets

Liebherr is to participate in the 9th M&T Expo Fair 2015, one of the largest construction equipment trade fairs in Latin America. M&T Expo will be held in São Paulo (Brazil) from 9 to 13 June.

Liebherr Great Britain sponsored ‘My Future My Choice’ during ‘Vertikal Days’

The recently held ‘Vertikal Days’ crane exhibition at Haydock Park Newton-Le-Willows Merseyside saw Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd sponsor a 2 day charity event. This event, called ‘My Future My Choice’, hosted a group of 9-10 years olds from Allanson Street Primary School, St Helens and a number of 12-14 year olds from Maghull High School in Liverpool.

Liebherr Group’s turnover in the 2014 business year reaches a total of 8,823 million €

Against a background of moderate international economic development, Liebherr recorded a slight change in turnover for the 2014 business year, with a total of 8,823 million €, 1.6% (141 million €) below the previous year’s figure.

Roll-Out: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the Falcon 5X

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies critical systems for Dassault Aviation’s new-generation business jet Falcon 5X, which was unveiled to the public at the aircraft manufacturer’s facility in Bordeaux-Merignac (France) on June 2, 2015.

At the CTT Moscow 2015, Liebherr presents Earthmoving and Material Handling Machines for various Applications

From its extensive range of earthmoving and material handling machines, Liebherr's exhibits at the CTT in Moscow include the PR 734-4 crawler tractor, the R 916 crawler excavator, the L 538 and L 550 wheel loaders and the A 924 C mobile materials handling machine. In addition, Liebherr also presents the LRH 100 piling rig, part of its range of special foundation equipment.

At the CTT Moscow 2015, Liebherr displays Construction Machines for the Russian Market

The Liebherr Group is present at the CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 2 to 6 June 2015 with a 1,700 m² open air exhibition stand (Stand E-2).

Liebherr to present its Reman Programme for Construction Machine Components at the CTT 2015

Liebherr presents its reman programme for construction machine components at the international construction machinery exhibition CTT 2015. This includes three customized reconditioning stages. Customers are thus given the right solution for every reconditioning need.

Liebherr presents a Cross Section of its Varied Range of Cranes at the CTT Moscow 2015

The Liebherr Group presents a selection of its varied range of cranes at the CTT Moscow. While the LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane with its variable boom system is predestined for the assembly of finished parts, the modular 150 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane can be modified for a broad range of construction site requirements. Visitors to the exhibition are also able to test the crane simulator for construction cranes, which is a permanent item in Liebherr's crane driver training program.

Liebherr exhibiting 43 metre Truck-mounted Concrete Pump at the CTT 2015

Liebherr shows the modified 43 R4 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump at the CTT 2015. The four-section distributor boom is extremely stable and torsionally rigid, permitting maximum flexibility and a large working range of the distributor boom with narrow outrigging.

Liebherr mobile cranes launch 100-tonne motor ship into water

LTM 1350-6.1 and LTM 1400-7.1 mobile cranes launch ship's hull with a weight of 100 tonnes into water in tandem hoist

Liebherr mobile cranes launch 100-tonne motor ship into water

The “Seegold” is a new motor ship for shuttle services on Lake Constance. In May two Liebherr mobile cranes have launched the 100-tonne ship's hull into the water. Tight spaces and the low capacity of the quay in Friedrichshafen made the lift a challenge. In use were an LTM 1350-6.1 from the Wiesbauer company, and an LTM 1400-7.1 from Paule.

LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane with Liebherr single-engine concept proves itself in use

Several dozen models of this new crane have since proven their worth on sites around the world.

LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane with Liebherr single-engine concept proves itself in use

Liebherr unveiled the new 300-tonne LTM 1300-6.2 at the Bauma 2013, featuring a brand new power concept to operate the superstructure. Instead of the twin-engine concept normally used on cranes in this class this crane is powered by a single engine with a mechanical shaft. Gear shafts are routed from the distributor gear in the substructure via two mitre gears through the centre of the slewing ring to the pump distributor gear in the superstructure. Several dozen models of this new crane have since proven their worth on sites around the world.

Liebherr telescopic handler TL 432-7 at the Maskin Expo 2015: new model with 7 m lifting height

At the Maskin Expo 2015, Liebherr showcases the TL 432-7, a representative of the new telescopic handler model range with 7 m lifting height. Three models with 7 m lifting height are available. During development, demands from companies in the construction industry and equipment hire were at the forefront.

Liebherr crawler excavator R 914 Compact at the Maskin Expo 2015

At the 2015 Maskin Expo, Liebherr is presenting the crawler excavator R 914 Compact, which supplements the product program of compact crawler excavators. The compact excavator was first presented at the 2013 Bauma in Munich (Germany). The design of this 15 tonne machine features the same concept as the A 914 Compact and A 918 Compact wheeled excavators.

Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1 truck-chassis crane provides maximum load capacity of 60 tons

At the 2015 Maskin Expo, Liebherr displays the LTF 1060-4.1 truck-chassis crane with a maximum load capacity of 60 metric tons. This crane was first launched in 2009 as an addition to the top end of the cranes intended for installation on truck chassis. With a 40-metre telescopic boom and a 16 m double folding fly jib, this crane can lift loads to a height of up to 56 m and an outreach of 48 m.

Liebherr LH 22 M Material Handling Machine at the 2015 Maskin Expo

The machine exhibited in Stockholm at the 2015 Maskin Expo is an excellent representative from the Liebherr range of small material handlers. The LH 22 is available with both wheeled and crawler undercarriage.