News and press releases

World Première at the Intermat 2015 Trade Fair: the new R 960 Demolition Crawler Excavator from Liebherr

At the Intermat 2015 trade fair, Liebherr is presenting a new demolition crawler excavator model: the R 960 demolition. This is available in two versions with boom lengths of 28 m and 34 m. The R 960 demolition supersedes the previous model, the R 954 C demolition.

Liebherr Concrete Mixing Plant Betomix 2.5 A-R in Modular Design at the Intermat 2015

From the range of concrete mixing plants, Liebherr presents the Betomix 2.5 A-R at the Intermat 2015 in Paris. Equipped with the new ring-pan mixer RIM 2.5-M featuring a mechanical agitator system, this plant guarantees outstanding mixing results for even the most exacting of concrete types.

Liebherr presents new piling and drilling rig

Liebherr presents its brand new LRB 355 piling and drilling rig to the public for the first time during the customer days at its site in Nenzing. The new machine for special deep foundation tasks opens a new dimension in terms of size and performance.

Customised options, reduced fuel consumption: Mid-sized and large wheel loaders at Intermat 2015

Liebherr is presenting examples of its L 542 and L 576 wheel loaders, a mid-size and large wheel loader series, at Intermat 2015. Customers can adjust the agile middle series all-rounder through a wide range of equipment options to suit individual needs. As confirmed by Liebherr’s long-standing customer, mining company Großtagebau Kamsdorf GmbH, the powerful L 576 wheel loader achieves up to 25 percent lower fuel consumption than machines from other manufacturers.

Liebherr at the Vei og Anlegg 2015 in Oslo

Liebherr will be presenting a cross-section of its current range of construction machinery from the fields of earthmoving, material handling, mobile cranes and concrete technology on stand D 20.

Liebherr unveils new LTC 1050-3.1 compact mobile crane at the Intermat 2015

Liebherr unveils its new LTC 1050-3.1 compact mobile crane, the successor to the LTC 1045-3.1, at the Intermat 2015 in Paris. The partial use of an even stronger fine-grain structural steel and improvements in the boom telescopes mean that the load capacity has been increased yet again whilst the dimensions have stayed almost identical. The Liebherr innovations VarioBase® and ECOmode mean that crane operators can use the new LTC 1050-3.1 with even more safety and efficiency. The 6-cylinder diesel engine meets the latest emissions regulations for Stage IV / Tier 4f.

New Liebherr Material Handler LH 30 M at the Intermat 2015 Trade Fair

With the LH 30 M material handler, Liebherr is presenting a powerful all-round talent at the Intermat 2015 trade fair. The LH 30 is available with either a wheeled or crawler undercarriage. The LH 30 M material handler impresses by its versatility in various types of application, such as scrap handling or sorting operations.

Liebherr presents its new Generation 6 Crawler Loader LR 636 at the 2015 Intermat

At the 2015 Intermat, Liebherr exhibits the new crawler loader LR 636. It is the first machine from the new generation 6. The LR 636 offers an operating weight of 21,200 kg. Its Liebherr diesel engine returns 135 kW / 181 HP of power and complies with the Stage IV / Tier 4f emissions standards. The maximum bucket capacity is 4.6 m³.

ISO 14001 certification for Liebherr-Aerospace Canada

The company has successfully been certified according ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.

Easily and individually adjustable: the new Litronic crane controller for Liebherr tower cranes

Liebherr has upgraded its Litronic controller for tower cranes. The modern system can be adjusted individually to the needs of various uses.

Easily and individually adjustable: the new Litronic crane controller for Liebherr tower cranes

Liebherr has upgraded its Litronic crane controller. The modern system can be adjusted individually to the needs of various uses. The system also satisfies the high requirements of the impending safety standard. Feedback from practical users was also used in the development work. This has resulted in a convenient system which meets the high safety requirements of working on a site and also makes it easy for the crane driver to use.

Herbold takes delivery of new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile crane

"Herbold makes heavy loads light" is the slogan used by family-run company Rolf Herbold GmbH based in Öhringen, the largest town in the District of Hohenlohe in Germany. Herbold only uses Liebherr mobile cranes. The company recently took delivery of a new LTM 1070-4.2 to replace a 14-year-old LTM 1060/2.

Liebherr R 926 Compact Crawler Excavator distinguished with Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015

International jury awards “Red Dot” for high design quality of Liebherr crawler excavator

Liebherr R 926 Compact Crawler Excavator distinguished with Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015

The Liebherr R 926 Compact crawler excavator was distinguished with the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015. The international jury awarded the “Red Dot” for the high design quality of the Liebherr crawler excavator. Liebherr is presenting the award-winning crawler excavator at the Intermat in Paris (France) from 20th to 25th April 2015.

Grand Opening of the Liebherr-Africa Maritime Hub

Liebherr Maritime Cranes celebrated the grand opening of the new sales and service center in Durban, South Africa.

Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane: the perfect option for more power

The Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane has been available in a Plus option since the Bauma 2013. This provides around 10% more load capacity at the jib head. In practice the option provides greater flexibility and handling capacity.

Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane: the perfect option for more power

The Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane has been available in a Plus option since the Bauma 2013. This provides around 10% more load capacity at the jib head. In practice the option provides greater flexibility and handling capacity.

Montecon goes big with giant LHM 800

Montecon S.A. opts for the first LHM 800 mobile harbour crane in container handling configuration. The crane will start operation in 2016.