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US Crane & Rigging orders 7 Liebherr cranes at ConExpo

US Crane and Rigging, LLC owner Thomas Auringer placed an order for 7 Liebherr cranes at the Liebherr stand at the ConExpo.

The most successful large crane of all time – 600th Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane delivered to Crane Korea

Just four years after Liebherr delivered the 500th LTM 1500-8.1, the 600th has now been handed over in a special ceremony. The crane was delivered to Korean crane contractor Crane Korea Co. Ltd, where the new 500-tonne machine will replace an LTM 1400/1. The LTM 1500 8.1 is the most successful telescopic crane in its segment and has gained Liebherr a delivery record in the large crane class.

Maryland-based Digging & Rigging takes delivery of LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane at Conexpo 2020

Introduced to the world at Conexpo 2020 in Las Vegas, the LTM 1120-4.1 is the most powerful 4-axle crane in its class. Digging & Rigging is adding the first LTM 1120-4.1 to its fleet. The 217 ft (66 meter) boom is the longest in class and has extremely high lifting capacities at steep boom positions. This increases flexibility and saves costs, as this crane can tackle jobs which would normally require a 5-axle crane.

Cranes, Inc. takes delivery of first in the US LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane

Cranes, Inc., a New York City-based crane rental company, took delivery of the first in the US Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane. The handover of the new five axle crane expands the company’s substantial fleet with another innovative and powerful Liebherr machine.

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. commits to LR 1800-1.0 at ConExpo

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. commits to the purchase of an LR 1800-1.0 at the Liebherr stand at ConExpo.

SKV Crane and Rigging takes delivery of LR 1800-1.0 crawler crane at Conexpo 2020

SKV Crane & Rigging has added a Liebherr LR 1800-1.0 to its fleet of crawler cranes. The crane will soon be in the field on upcoming wind projects in Wyoming. “I feel the LR1800 was the best choice for the upcoming projects in our area,” said Stephen Vinot, operations manager of SKV Crane and Rigging. “This is due to its easy mobilization and setup, its infield mobility without a derrick, lower ground bearing pressure and the flexibility to add a derrick and luffing jib for larger projects.”

Liebherr Nenzing delivers more crawler cranes to Bigge

At Conexpo 2020, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH handed over 22 crawler cranes to its long-standing partner, Bigge Crane and Rigging. The new LR 1300.1 SX now joins the fleet of one of the largest crane rental companies in the world.

Difficult terrain? No problem for Sarilar with the new Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 rough-terrain crane

The Sarilar Group took delivery of a rough-terrain crane from the new LRT series at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen in January. The LRT 1100-2.1 ensures that the company is now fully prepared for future jobs and work in challenging terrain. Sarilar will also shortly be receiving the first LR 1750/2 with an SX boom in Turkey.

Higher Safety, Easier Handling: the Latest Generation of Liebherr´s LR 1300 SX Crawler Crane

At this year’s Conexpo Liebherr Werk Nenzing GmbH presents the LR 1300 SX of the new generation. The crawler crane impresses with many innovative assistance systems, which both increase operational safety as well as simplify handling. The elegant new cabin design has many features for high operator comfort

Maxim Crane Works takes delivery of LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane at Conexpo

In one of Liebherr’s first handovers at Conexpo 2020, Maxim Crane Works took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane during the first day of North America’s construction machinery trade show.

Liebherr’s newest generation of crawler excavators, the R 926 and R 938 featured at Conexpo

In the last year, Liebherr has launched seven crawler excavator models under 55 US tons (50 tonnes). Generation 8 machines have even greater power, higher productivity and more comfort for the operator. The new R 926 and R 938 models are being featured at Conexpo. Like all new generation 8 models, these Liebherr crawler excavators, launched in 2019, boast numerous improvements.

Liebherr 125 K: the largest fast-erecting crane in its class

Liebherr will present the newest fast-erecting crane at Conexpo 2020: the 125 K. With a radius of 180 ft (55 m) and a maximum hook height of 215 ft (65.6 m), it is currently the largest fast-erecting crane on the market.

Responsibility for the market in the USA handed on – Liebherr counting for continued growth in mobile and crawler cranes

On 1 April 2020, Daniel Pitzer will change position and move to the Liebherr headquarters for mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen, Germany, becoming CFO of the mobile and crawler crane division. His successor in charge of the USA market for the Mobile and Crawler Cranes Division is Pierre Bilgeri. Liebherr continues to rely on long term partnerships with satisfied customers in the USA.

When centimetres count – RemoteDrive on Liebherr compact crane proves itself in practice

Last autumn, Salgert GmbH took delivery of the first Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 compact cranes with RemoteDrive. The concept of manoeuvring using the remote control has now proven itself in practice in very constricted conditions in a production building of a specialist aluminium die-casting company in Bad Münstereifel.

Used LG 1750 for S.E Levage – successful and fast at a wind farm

Last autumn, French crane and haulage contractor S.E Levage bought an LG 1750 from Liebherr in Ehingen. The notable thing about this was that the mobile lattice boom crane was from the large stock of used cranes which the crane manufacturer markets. The powerful mobile crane went from the factory to France where a number of wind farms are currently being constructed. In ideal weather conditions, the LG 1750 can erect up to three turbines in a week. This is made possible by an excellent set-up concept and fast manoeuvring to the next site.

Maximum lifting capacity on four axles – Liebherr unveils the new LTM 1120 4.1 at the Conexpo in Las Vegas

Liebherr will be unveiling its new LTM 1120-4.1 at the CONEXPO in Las Vegas using the slogan “There’s nothing more on 4!” It is the most powerful 4-axle all-terrain crane ever built. The new 120-tonne machine breaks into a performance class which has previously been the sole preserve of 5-axle cranes. As far as boom length is concerned, it is on a par with 200-tonne class cranes as its 66 metre telescopic boom is the longest ever to be installed on a 4-axle mobile crane. Liebherr will start deliveries of the new LTM 1120-4.1 in autumn 2020.

Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane masters 1,600 lifts in the Swiss Alps

In the autumn of last year, a crane operation of epic proportions was required for one of the largest infrastructure projects currently under way in Switzerland. Under considerable time pressure, a new 900-square-metre base structure needed to be constructed for the new imposing Lake Grimsel arch dam in the Alps before the onset of winter. A large-scale concrete mixing plant is due to be built on the base this spring. The construction company Frutiger AG is involved in the project and in October deployed its MK 88 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane to the construction site, located at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres, for this Alpine assignment.

Maximum lifting capacity on four axles – Liebherr unveils the new LTM 1120 4.1 at the Conexpo in Las Vegas

Liebherr will be unveiling its new LTM 1120-4.1 at the CONEXPO in Las Vegas using the slogan “There’s nothing more on 4!” It is the most powerful 4-axle all-terrain crane ever built. The new 135 US ton (120 t) machine breaks into a performance class which has previously been the sole preserve of 5-axle cranes. As far as boom length is concerned, it is on a par with 240 US-ton (200 t) class cranes as its 217 ft (66 m) telescopic boom is the longest ever to be installed on a 4-axle mobile crane. Liebherr will start deliveries of the new LTM 1120-4.1 in autumn 2020.