News and press releases

Dream big, work hard, make it happen: the first woman driving Panama’s biggest mining truck

Nancy Lazo was the first woman in the driver’s seat of Panama’s biggest mining truck. We accompanied her in our latest story.

Unplugged or conventional: it all depends on the construction site

In terms of performance, the unplugged and conventional machines equally strong. They, underline Liebherr's open technology approach: the unplugged series and conventionally powered machines from Liebherr do not compete, they complement each other. It all depends on the construction site.

Five new Liebherr flat-top cranes for Otto Wulff

Construction company Otto Wulff is expanding its fleet of tower cranes with five new Liebherr EC-B cranes. The third-generation family company from northern Germany has placed orders for a 220 EC-B 12, two 220 EC-B 10s and two 340 EC-B 12s.

Liebherr shows rail-road excavator for track construction at InnoTrans

Liebherr is presenting the A 924 Rail Litronic, a representative of the new generation of its successful rail-road excavators, at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin. The machine can be used both on rail and on road. To complement the versatile machine, Liebherr will be showing numerous attachments as well as a quick coupling system for a wide range of applications. In addition, trade fair visitors can obtain comprehensive information about ECM certification on site.

Electrification and lower emissions: Exhibits of Liebherr at InnoTrans

As a highlight exhibit, Liebherr will present an air-free brake actuator for the first time at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin. The actuator is part of Siemens Mobility's air-free brake system. Liebherr is also exhibiting other technologies and systems for rail vehicles - including a system for positioning wheelsets, a technology demonstrator for propane-based air-conditioning systems and a turbo compressor for fuel cell propulsion.

182 Liebherr air-conditioning units for Czech Railways

Czech Railways' new long-distance reversible trains will be equipped with Liebherr compact air-conditioning units.

First R 980 SME shovel in France

Through its local distributor, SOMTP Brittany, Liebherr delivered its first R 980 SME with bottom dump shovel in France in 2021. This is the largest member of the range developed and manufactured by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar.

Simply strong: safe and efficient force-measurement within Liebherr hydraulic cylinders

The new type of force measurement within hydraulic cylinders helps to measure static, as well as dynamic tensile and compressive loads precisely and dynamically. A dedicated sensor is currently in prototype status. The results enable greater efficiency and safety in a wide range of mobile and stationary applications.

Active personnel detection for Liebherr wheel loaders receives 2022 VDBUM Award

The German Association of Construction, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (VDBUM) awarded active personnel detection with the 2022 VDBUM Award. Active personnel detection is an intelligent assistance system developed by Liebherr for the Group’s wheel loaders.

Wind main bearing: new single-row tapered roller bearing

Turning one into two: The new single-row tapered roller bearings for the main bearing arrangement in wind turbines expand Liebherr's product range. Two single-row tapered roller bearings find their use in yet another type of wind turbines. Mounted with some distance from each other on the shaft, the single-row tapered roller bearings have a lower moment effect. They are also smaller in design. With these newly developed main bearings, Liebherr is specifically responding to the customer demand.

HVAC units from Liebherr successful in passenger operations

Liebherr's air-conditioning technology ensures comfortable travel on board the Czech ČD-InterJet fleet.

North France: Liebherr crawler excavators with numerous application possibilities

Liebherr over-50-tonne crawler excavators continue to establish themselves in the French market. They are used with great success for demolition work or in quarries, among other things, especially in the north and north-east of France. The performance, stability at work, flexible use and comfort of these large excavators are impressing more and more local customers.

Liebherr-Aerospace at MRO Asia-Pacific 2022

Liebherr-Aerospace looks forward to welcome guests at its booth no. 208 at MRO Asia-Pacific that will take place from September 20 to 22 in Singapore.

Liebherr introduces H2 direct injection for heavy-duty combustion engines

Liebherr develops injection systems for hydrogen combustion engines used in on- and off-highway applications. Robustness against dust, dirt and vibrations, as well as other harsh environmental conditions are but a few of the key requirements. Peak power and dynamic load changes are among the other challenges for H2 combustion engines. Coming close to the diesel engine in terms of performance and drivability, in all applications, is one of the biggest challenges yet. Liebherr's system-oriented approach to hydrogen injection combines various components to control pressure and flow. This enables the same driving characteristics as a diesel, while maintaining a sturdy system design.

Double pack complete: Guindastes Tatuapé receives its second LTM 1120-4.1

The Brazilian crane and heavy transport company Guindastes Tatuapé has taken delivery of its second Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane. Since December 2021, the first LTM 1120-4.1 has already impressed Tatuapé with its efficiency and high mobility on several assignments. The second crane, which has now been delivered, is initially scheduled for maintenance work in wind farms in Brazil after being exhibited at the M&T EXPO trade fair in Sao Paulo.

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.