News and press releases

Three Liebherr cranes on night shift for bridge construction

Several wildlife crossings are currently being constructed across motorways in Switzerland. At one such new wildlife bridge on the A1 motorway near Solothurn, the Bern-based company Affolter Transporte AG recently installed massive timber beams. Due to the required temporary closure of the motorway, the operation had to be meticulously planned and executed. Over six perfectly coordinated night shifts, the 38-metre-long elements were installed on schedule.

Danish waste company ARC invests in eight battery-electric Liebherr L 507 E wheel loaders to cut CO2

The Danish waste management company Amager Ressourcecenter (ARC) manages waste disposal for several municipalities in the greater Copenhagen area. ARC has set itself the goal of consistently reducing its CO₂ emissions to a minimum. After more than 200 electric refuse collection vehicles, the wheel loader fleet has been electrified – consisting of eight new battery-electric wheel loaders L 507 E from Liebherr.

New flagship for Yueh Hsin: LTM 1650-8.1 travels to Taiwan

At the end of June, Yueh Hsin from Taiwan took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane from Liebherr. To receive the new acquisition in person, the management travelled to the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The new 8-axle model is now the most powerful machine in the crane specialist’s fleet. The mobile crane’s high lifting capacities, together with VarioBallast® and VarioBase®, were the key criteria behind the purchase.

Free Modelling: Improving efficiency in construction site management

The Liebherr Free Modelling assistance system enables 3D construction sites to be modelled in real time. This improves project workflows, the quality of construction work and the planning of resource deployment − which saves significant time and costs. The user-friendly interface impresses with clear visualisations: Users can switch between different views, zoom in on specific areas and easily customise 3D models.

Maximum safety and efficiency for demanding crane applications

Lifting work with crawler cranes can be very challenging – especially on floating structures with varying inclinations or when lifting very long loads. For both applications, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH has developed customer solutions that make lifting safer and enable more efficient operations with just one crane, where previously a complex tandem lift was necessary.

Liebherr Mining delivers complete trolley solution at Collahuasi mine in Chile

Earlier this month, Liebherr Mining commissioned a full trolley solution at Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile. This is the first fully operational trolley line in Chile. The solution consists of T 284 trucks with retrofitted pantograph connections and all relevant infrastructure. The full scope of this trolley solution, from engineering and component supply to training and support, was delivered by Liebherr.

Taking pride in every machine

After more than 20 years as part of Liebherr-Australia’s Mackay team, with 14 of those years spent embedded at Yancoal’s Yarrabee coal mine in central Queensland, Ian Dobson is getting ready to hang up the hard hat and head into retirement. He’ll be leaving behind a legacy of knowledge, high standards and a reputation for treating every machine like his own.

Liebherr fibre cranes support the construction of a new tramway bridge in Brest

A Liebherr 520 EC-B 20 Fibre crane is currently supporting the construction of the new Schuman Bridge in Brest, France. Equipped with the advanced fibre rope technology, the crane impresses with its high load capacity, efficiency, and ease of use. Liebherr customer Saint-Yves Services confirms the benefits of the fibre rope in the demanding bridge construction and sets an example for forward-thinking solutions in infrastructure construction.

Liebherr Turkey and DSI agree on major dozer deal

Liebherr Turkey has reached an agreement with Turkey’s General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ Devlet Su İşleri) for the delivery of 130 crawler tractors. The order includes 120 units of the PR 756 Litronic and 10 units of the PR 736 Litronic. Production of the machines will begin shortly at the Liebherr facility in Telfs, Austria.

Focus on wheel loaders: 11 exciting highlights from Liebherr's success story

What began with the first prototypes in the 1950s has grown into a remarkable success story. Liebherr has played a key role in shaping the development of wheel loaders over the decades—driven by technical excellence, a pioneering spirit, and a forward-looking vision. Explore eleven selected development steps that trace the transformation of Liebherr wheel loaders—from early experimental models to today’s intelligent, high-performance machines.

Two new Liebherr special excavators optimise Bethell's civil engineering performance

The family-owned company Bethell specialises in excavation and shaft sinking for urban infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom and has recently expanded its fleet with two Liebherr R 930 crawler excavators and a Liebherr LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane.

Spectacular bridge swap with two Liebherr LR 11000 crawler cranes

As part of a complex infrastructure project, WASEL GmbH deployed two LR 11000 crawler cranes from Liebherr for a spectacular mission on the A42 between Bottrop and Essen. An old concrete pipe bridge needed to be replaced with a modern steel construction. The bridge connects refineries in the region with the Bottrop tank farm, crossing both the A42 and the River Emscher.

Liebherr-Aerospace introduces innovative lubricant

Liebherr-Aerospace successfully developed and tested a low viscosity lubricant for utilization in gearbox or actuator applications in the aerospace industry.

Green Energy Resources invests in two electric Liebherr LHM 550

Liebherr’s collaboration with Green Energy Resources marks a strategic entry into one of India’s most active dry bulk terminals, where operational demands are high and berth availability is tightly managed. The project showcases Liebherr’s ability to deliver fully assembled, high-capacity cranes tailored to berth-specific constraints and rapid deployment timelines.

New opportunities with AI at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a vision of the future – it is a key enabler already today. It offers numerous chances and can play an important role, especially in overcoming challenges in the aviation industry.

Liebherr supplies first batch of HVAC systems to Kazakhstan railway market

Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) has shipped the first batch of HVAC systems to the Stadler Rail Group. Until 2030, a total of 550 Liebherr HVAC units are to be delivered to the Swiss rolling-stock manufacturer’s subsidiary in Kazakhstan. The air-conditioning systems are designed and manufactured in China and will be installed in sleeper and couchette coaches ordered by the Federal Railways of Kazakhstan (KTZ).

Peck Tiong Choon expands crane fleet: new LTM 1120-4.1 for demanding projects

As part of a major project, Peck Tiong Choon has invested in a new LTM 1120-4.1 from Liebherr. The powerful 4-axle crane not only enhances the company’s existing fleet but also marks a key step in modernising its 100-tonne class. The decision to invest in Liebherr was based on more than 20 years of trusted partnership – characterised by technical excellence and outstanding reliability.

Universal machine in the fleet of Jüly Abfallservice GmbH

The Liebherr T 60-9s telescopic handler, equipped with solid rubber tyres, a hydraulic quick-release system, and a shovel with a holding device, is ready for all operations at the Austrian company Jüly Abfallservice GmbH.