News and press releases

The first Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane goes to Sarens

Crane and heavy haulage contractor Sarens has ordered the very first model of the new Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane. The Belgian global contractor is convinced by the concept and performance of the new 2500 tonne crawler crane and will primarily be using it in the renewables industry, for example for handling offshore wind turbines.

Zero emission, full power – Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 mobile crane with electric power unit

The accelerating climate revolution demands drive concepts to be used in the construction industry which reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. To meet the needs of customers and the demand for greener equipment as well as possible, Liebherr is working on alternative drive units, which are perfectly tailored to the application and location of the machine, without focusing on a single technology.

Stevenson Crane, Rigging, and Heavy Haul adds Liebherr LR 1500 Crawler Crane to fleet in 2022

The LR 1500 crawler crane delivers load capacity of a 500 metric tonne (550 USt) model with the dimensions and weights of a 400 metric tonne (440 USt) crane providing better capacity and easy transport for the midwest company.

Liebherr Italia brings service even closer to its customers

Liebherr Italia is offering a range of new services to mobile crane customers and operators. The new service developments show the Liebherr Group’s “passion” for its customers in Italy.

ESTA Awards: LR 1400 SX wins

The perfect lift: behind the scenes of Crane Planner 2.0

Which crane is best suited for which task on which construction site? Answers are provided by Liebherr's 3D planning software: Crane Planner 2.0. The latest Liebherr story takes a look behind the scenes and meets the people that make complexity child’s play.

Fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes – Saller takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2

Liebherr cranes have been part of Kranverleih Saller GmbH ever since the company was founded. The new addition is the fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes within the last four decades for the company based in Winhöring. Initially, cranes in this capacity class had chassis with six axles. Technical progress means that the same performance is now possible from four-axle mobile cranes. The LTM 1090-4.2 features a 60 metre telescopic boom. Its flexible axle loads mean that it can be used economically throughout the world. Saller plans to use the new crane primarily in the chemical industry.

Workout with 100 tonnes: LR 1100.1

The quick availability of crawler cranes is a decisive factor in the 100-tonne class. A requirement that the new LR 1100.1 fulfils perfectly making it the ideal multi-purpose crane on any construction site.

Maximum flexibility – Steil buys Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 with all its boom versions

Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG has bought a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1, which will expand the company’s mobile crane fleet. Steil decided to buy the full range of equipment, including both boom versions, a 54 metre and an 80 metre telescopic boom, and the complete luffing jib. The good experience the company has gathered over many years operating several Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 cranes had a major bearing on the purchase decision. Other important factors behind the purchase of the new mobile crane included advanced developments and new features compared to the previous model.

Reinforcements for ESEASA – seven new Liebherr rough terrain cranes for the fleet

Mexican crane and heavy haulage contractor ESEASA has expanded its crane fleet with seven new Liebherr LRTs. The versatile cranes will primarily be used in the new DOS BOCAS refinery in the Southern Gulf of Mexico, where the company has been contracted to erect a 178 metre tower. For this, ESEASA has ordered a retrofit for its LR 11350, which allows the boom to be extended to 228 metres. Liebherr’s reliability, value retention and support were major factors behind the decision to buy the cranes. ESEASA also regarded the technology and easy operation of Liebherr cranes as key for the company.

Electrifying: LR 1160.1 unplugged

Unplugged stands for battery-powered at Liebherr. The crawler crane type LR 1160.1 unplugged is the latest model in the series. The crane has a load capacity of 160 t and electrifies the first customers with soft tones and an intelligent safety concept.

Three at one blow – Herrmann & Wittrock modernises fleet with Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane and work platform rental contractor Herrmann & Wittrock took delivery of three new Liebherr mobile cranes on one day at the beginning of February. The LTM 1040-2.1, LTM 1055-3.2 and LTM 1150-5.3 machines will expand the company’s crane fleet and are also part of the process to continuously modernise the fleet, which is very important to Herrmann & Wittrock. Liebherr supplied ten new mobile cranes to the company last year and more cranes are already on order for this year.

New alternative selected – Ley-Krane decides on rope pull technology option for its new LTC 1050-3.1

Ley-Krane GmbH & Co. KG has decided to buy a new LTC 1050-3.1 with rope pull technology for telescoping the boom. The crane contractor has already had good experience with this efficient crane, with the previous purchase featuring the TELEMATIK option. The fully equipped LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane can be manoeuvred in extremely restricted areas using RemoteDrive. A telescoping crane operator's cab delivers excellent visibility for the assembly process. Good customer care by Liebherr and efficient service make Ley a loyal Liebherr customer.

Cause for celebration: Liebherr delivers 1000th mobile construction crane

Twice the reason to celebrate: Liebherr has delivered its 1000th mobile construction crane. The MK 140 Plus expands the fleet of Hanyš - Jeřábnické práce, s.r.o. the largest provider of crane services in the Czech Republic and is the first crane of its kind in the country. The crane features a number of smart design solutions such as the VarioJib concept (flexible use of trolley and luffing modes), radio remote control option and an elevating operator’s cab.

A first in Brazil – Guindastes Tatuapé takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane

The LTM 1120-4.1, unveiled at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas (USA), is the most powerful four-axle mobile crane on the market. Its 66-metre telescopic boom is the longest ever realised in this crane class. In December, the first unit of the Liebherr 120-tonne crane arrived in Brazil and was taken over by the crane and heavy transport company Guindastes Tatuapé.

Crane Planner 2.0 – 3D lift planning now with new mobile cranes

With the new version of Crane Planner 2.0 Liebherr offers all users, potential users, customers and partners even more benefit – the program now contains several Liebherr mobile cranes, all Liebherr crawler cranes with lifting capacities up to 300 tonnes, as well as hydraulic rope excavators. The software enables the simple but professional planning of a wide variety of crane jobs.

Most powerful 5-axle mobile crane for Brazilian group Calsimec

The Brazilian group of companies Calsimec has acquired a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The 5-axle crane is technologically at the highest level and offers excellent lifting capacities. It will work predominantly in mining companies in the state of Minas Gerais and also attend the agribusiness segment in high demand.

66 meter telescopic boom: Auto-Klug chooses Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3

The family-owned company Alfred Klug GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its crane range with a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane. The 150-tonner replaces a 120-tonne crane in the fleet. An important decision criterion was the 66-meter telescopic boom, one of the longest in this crane class. Furthermore, the crane scores with strong lifting capacities with 9 tonnes basic ballast, which it carries with 12 tonnes axle load on public roads. In addition to Liebherr's reliability, the variable support VarioBase®, the ease of operation and the good and fast service were factors that led to the choice of a Liebherr crane.