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Liebherr LR 1750/2 exchanges gigantic tube

Fanger Kran AG presents the largest crawler crane in Switzerland

Lots of work for the new and largest crawler crane in Switzerland – the new Liebherr LR 1750/2 operated by Fanger proves its worth on its first job

The first job awaiting the new Liebherr LR 1750/2 crawler crane operated by Fanger Kran AG was a demanding one in central Switzerland near Lucerne. The crane had to handle a gross load of around 270 tonnes to replace a 30-metre cylinder. In a very constricted space in the production plant of a manufacturer of wooden materials, the job was only possible by moving the crane whilst it held the load.

Expansion of Barcelona airport with duty cycle crawler cranes from Liebherr

Three Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes were involved in infrastructural work in the course of the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

GTA adds a second 1350-tonne Liebherr crawler crane to its fleet – the first LR 11350 with PowerBoom in Southeast Asia

Indonesian company GTA Construction has been successfully using a Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane for over a year. GTA has now added another crane of this type to its fleet. The new 1350-tonne crane was ordered with the Liebherr PowerBoom, the first in the whole of Southeast Asia. With its high lifting capacities and compact dimensions, GTA successfully uses the Liebherr heavy duty crane for major projects of the most diverse type.

LTM 11200-9.1 hoists excavators over the roofs of Lyon –S.E Levage places its trust in Liebherr for used cranes as well

Since April this year French crane contractor S.E Levage has been operating the largest telescopic mobile crane in the country, a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1. S.E Levage decided to buy a used crane. And since buying a used crane involves a good deal of trust, S.E Levage bought direct from the manufacturer, from Liebherr. The LTM 11200-9.1 was completely refurbished and finished in the customer's colours with full livery. Crane driver Christophe Thenery says: "The crane was like new when we took delivery at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen.

TOPKRAN takes delivery of its second LR 1350/1 – Russian company orders a total of four Liebherr crawler cranes

Moscow-based crane hire company TOPKRAN already has 15 Liebherr mobile cranes and ten Liebherr crawler cranes. At the end of July it took delivery of its second LR 1350/1 crane at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The new 350-tonne crane is the final machine from a large order for a total of four crawler cranes, all of which have been delivered in the first six months of 2016.

Liebherr delivers 1000th mobile crane LTM 1130-5.1

Liebherr recently delivered the 1000th mobile crane LTM 1130-5.1. The 130-tonner is a new addition to the crane fleet of the Austrian construction contractor Alfred Trepka GmbH.

Liebherr delivers 1000th LTM 1130-5.1 to Austrian construction contractor Trepka

Liebherr unveiled a new 130-tonne mobile crane with a 60-metre telescopic boom at the Bauma 2007 – the LTM 1130-5.1. The 1000th crane of this type left the manufacturing plant in June this year. Construction contractor Alfred Trepka GmbH based in Ober-Grafendorf in Lower Austria took delivery of the new crane at a small celebration. The LTM 1130-5.1 will be a new addition and the largest crane in the company's fleet. The time-tested 5-axle crane from Liebherr features the most innovative crane equipment as a result of the company continuously installing its latest technologies into it.

“Experience the Progress”: Liebherr presents its latest innovations for the mining industry at MINExpo 2016

At MINExpo 2016 from September 26-28, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Liebherr will showcase the latest technology from its mining product range. Covering a total area of more than 28,000 sq. ft. (2,600m²), Liebherr’s stand #7627 will present new products, components and customer service solutions to reinforce the motto, “Experience the Progress”, supported by the six pillars of Liebherr-Mining: Productivity, Efficiency, Reliability, Customer Service, Safety and Environment.

"Experience the Progress": Liebherr presents its latest innovations for the mining industry at MINExpo 2016

At MINExpo 2016 from September 26-28, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Liebherr will showcase the latest technology from its mining product range.

Two new LTM 1300-6.2 for Taiwan – Chi Deh places its trust in Liebherr mobile cranes

"Liebherr mobile cranes are simply better" is the succinct statement by Taiwanese company Chi Deh. The crane contractor has updated its fleet with two new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile cranes. The long telescopic boom and luffing lattice jib where the main reasons the customer chose the modern Liebherr 6-axle machine. The LTM 1300-6.2 can reach a maximum hoisting height of a massive 114 metres.

LTM 1200-5.1 for Argentina – Gruas Londres adds Liebherr mobile crane to its fleet

Argentine crane rental company Gruas Londres S.A. recently took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 mobile crane. Rising demand for crane work in the petrochemicals industry resulted in this investment in a 200-tonne mobile crane. The 72-metre telescopic boom and VarioBase® variable support base were the main reasons for choosing the Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1.

First new Liebherr LTM mobile crane for Cuba

Liebherr recently completed the first delivery of an LTM mobile crane to Cuba. The crane is destined for long-term use in a mine in Santa Lucia.

First new Liebherr LTM mobile crane supplied to Cuba – the LTM 1220-5.2 is destined for use in a mine

Liebherr recently completed the first delivery of an LTM mobile crane to Cuba. Womy Rental construction machinery and crane rental company took delivery of the 5-axle LTM 1220-5.2. The crane is destined for long-term use in an ENIMCAR mine in Santa Lucía which extracts minerals for the production of lead and zinc.

Precision dome hoist near the Eiffel Tower by Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

A new-build Russian Orthodox church is being built in the centre of Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower. A total of five domes covered with gold leaf will crown the structure on its completion. The hoist of the largest dome by a Liebherr mobile crane drew a host of prominent personalities from the worlds of politics and religion in France and Russia. A crane job with high security requirements.

Dome hoist near the Eiffel Tower by LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane positions the largest of five golden domes on a new church in Paris

Three new Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile cranes for Bracht

Franz Bracht Kranvermietung GmbH has taken delivery of three new Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile cranes within 6 months.

Three new Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile cranes for Bracht

Franz Bracht Kranvermietung GmbH has taken delivery of three new Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile cranes within 6 months. Owner Dirk Bracht highlights the high lifting capacities of the 5-axle crane and its variable supporting base as major purchase criteria.