News and press releases

New 36 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump from Liebherr: light, compact and flexible

Innovative technologies have been combined in a compact machine: The new 36 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump combines the advantages of the new five-fold placing boom with the Powerbloc drive unit and the semi-closed oil circuit. The whole thing has also been given a new and attractive look.

Leipzig-based crane company I&H chooses Liebherr for fleet modernisation with five new mobile cranes

I&H Kran-Transport-Montageservice GmbH has taken delivery of five new mobile cranes from Liebherr. The family business based in the Leipziger Land region is thus modernising its vehicle fleet. Liebherr's reputation for high quality and reliable service were key factors in I&H's decision.

Liebherr unveils new wine tempering fridges

from March* on Liebherr-Hausgeräte is launching a range of new wine tempering fridges: Store fine wines at exactly the right temperature in the ten* new models to guarantee utmost enjoyment and authentic taste. The wine will also be a feast for the eyes thanks to the elegant design and lighting that shows off bottles to full effect.

In just seven years: Liebherr Aerospace Saline has serviced 25,000 heat transfer equipment units

The team at Liebherr-Aerospace’s MRO site in Saline has serviced 25,000 heat transfer equipment units over the past seven years.

Liebherr at Demolition San Antonio, March 6-9, 2024

Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at NDA’s annual Convention and Expo in March 2024 showcasing the R 930, R 934, and two R 938 crawler excavators. Attendees will also be able to get hands-on with these machines at the Live DEMOlition Event™ and Operators Challenge sponsored by Liebherr.

Liebherr: a firm anchor for wind power

The close connection between the Liebherr Group and the wind energy sector enables pioneering system solutions and dimensions. Liebherr crawler dozers play a key role in the efficient construction of wind turbines. This is impressively demonstrated by the example of the construction company BWR Schermbeck. They appreciate the economical operation with maximum performance and modern assistance systems, which enable precise and efficient work even in areas with limited satellite reception.

Take off: Falcon 6X starts operation

The extra widebody Falcon 6X has been certified by EASA and FAA and now entered into service. Also on board: technology solutions by Liebherr.

Liebherr to exhibit at MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference and EXPO

Liebherr mining will be exhibiting at the 2024 SME Annual Conference and Expo in February 2024.

The LR 11000 from Liebherr packs a punch: higher wind turbines and heavier nacelles

In order to build taller wind turbines with corresponding hub heights and heavier nacelles in the future, the Dutch crane rental company Verschoor decided to acquire a Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane. The company is thus meeting the requirements of wind turbine manufacturers by adding the most powerful crane to date to its fleet.

RIGA MAINZ replaces old railway bridge with Liebherr crawler crane LR 1750/2

The German Railway has renewed a bridge over the Riß in Biberach. A Liebherr crawler crane LR 1750/2 from the crane and heavy haulage company RIGA MAINZ lifted out the old bridge sections and placed the new bridge in two parts, each weighing 285 tons. These were positioned on completely newly built abutments.

Delivery record 2023: 2,000th crane from Ehingen goes to MAXIKraft

A new milestone has been achieved: For the first time in history, the Liebherr plant in Ehingen has delivered more than 2,000 cranes in a calendar year. Marked with this magical number, an LTM 1070-4.2 was labelled in early December. It was officially handed over to Maik Kanitzky, owner of the MAXIKraft Group, in front of the eyes of thousands of employees during a company meeting.

The legend grows: New LG 1800-1.0 in the lattice boom crane portfolio

The legendary Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom crane has a successor: like its predecessor, the LG 1800-1.0 combines the advantages of a mobile crane with the load capacity of a lattice boom crane. The LG 1750 was previously one of the most powerful cranes of its kind on the market – the new LG 1800-1.0 tops this power and will be launched in the first half of 2024 under the motto “The legend grows”.

Fortescue deploys Australia’s first operational electric excavator with the Liebherr R 9400 E

In December 2023, Liebherr-Australia commissioned an R 9400 E 400-tonne electric excavator for Fortescue at their Cloudbreak iron ore mining operation in Western Australia. This excavator represents the first newly built operational electric excavator in the country. The R 9400 E backhoe excavator is equipped with the Liebherr cable reeler, enabling increased maneuvrability and optimised safety on site.

Liebherr tower crane works on unusual bridge construction

At first glance, it looks as if the Liebherr tower crane is floating in the air. Only the new bridge structure and the ground beneath it can be seen where the crane's foundations would normally be. The challenge at the construction site in Wittenberge (Brandenburg) is that the landscape surrounding the bridge is a nature reserve, so everything has to take place in as little space as possible. This has created an unusual site situation involving an approach that has never been seen before in Germany.

Liebherr at Excon: solutions for the Indian construction and raw material industry

Excon is the most important construction machinery exhibition in South Asia. From 12–16 December 2023 in Bangalore, Liebherr is presenting five machines from its Earthmoving und Cranes product segments. At the approx. 1000 m2 booth, visitors can see a tower crane, a rough terrain crane, two wheel loaders and a crawler dozer. The exhibited machines offer customised solutions for the construction industry in the Indian market.

Liebherr Concrete Technology to exhibit at the Precast Show 2024

Liebherr’s concrete technology team will be exhibiting at the Precast Show in February 2024 showcasing the RIM 2.25 M ring pan mixer.

Liebherr L1 fast-erecting crane at work inside Passau Cathedral

The organ at St Stephan's Cathedral in Passau incorporates 17,974 pipes, making it the largest Catholic church organ in the world. Renovation work means that there is currently a special visitor at the church. A Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane has been given the honoured task of carefully moving the organ pipes, which weigh several hundred kilograms.

Liebherr lands in Hawaii

Earlier this year, Liebherr USA delivered and commissioned an R 9150 excavator in face shovel configuration for new customer, Hawaiian Cement. This excavator is not just the first Liebherr machine for Hawaiian Cement but also the first Liebherr excavator to enter the beautiful Hawaiian Islands.