News and press releases

360° for 100% comfort: Liebherr surround view system for mobile machines

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr's components product segment will be introducing LiXplore®, its new range of digital camera-monitor system. Depending on their needs, users can choose between different versions and intelligent additional functions. The proven components - the digital smart camera MDC3 and display controller DC5 – DC5 ensure the robustness and quality of the entire system.

Liebherr presents new LH 26 M Timber Litronic timber truck

Liebherr presents the LH 26 M Timber Litronic, a new special machine for efficient timber handling. Thanks to its extremely compact design and exceptional manoeuvrability, the LH 26 M Timber is predestined for work in sawmills and timber operations with limited space. The handling machine impresses with extremely low fuel consumption and maximum performance at the same time.

HLC 295000: Swift and capable

With the installation of the largest monopiles ever produced in Europe and the lifting of a substation platform, the heavy lift crane HLC 295000 has successfully completed its first two offshore missions in the wind energy sector. The jobs took place at the german wind farm Arcadis Ost 1 and the french wind farm Fécamp.

Where steel ends: Clear the stage for Liebherr’s hybrid solutions in lightweight construction

Lightweight construction is considered an important trend and driver not only in construction machinery, but also all the way to stationary applications. If using suitable components can save weight, a significant benefit is generated for the application and the daily use of any equipment. Hybrid cylinders by Liebherr make a valuable contribution to it, since they are classic components made of steel in a CRP wrapping. At Bauma 2022, Liebherr will exhibit a hybrid cylinder and provide insights into further competencies and development opportunities in the fibre composite sector. In addition, the online configurator for hydraulic cylinder series will be presented, in which the hybrid cylinders within the 380 bar series-production range are also available.

Concrete mixing plant as a modular system: With modular solutions on the construction site

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr presents the new generation of concrete mixing plants, which replaces several predecessor series at once. Jürgen Forster, production manager for mixing plants, and Henrik Utoft, Team leader loading and shipping, explain the advantages and functionality of the new modular concrete mixing plant in this interview.

Liebherr crane on the hook

The Eisele AG – Crane & Engineering Group based in Maintal in Hesse was looking for a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane to help install 30-tonne concrete girders in a new sports hall in Wiesbaden. The job required a radius of almost 60 metres. But with no suitable mobile crane available, the resourceful Hessians came up with a clever solution.

Two experts, one product: Drive technology and digitalization around the LR 1700-1.0

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr is presenting the LR 1700-1.0 crawler crane. It follows on from the LR 1600/2. Wolfgang Boos, product manager for digital products, and Philipp Federle, head of the undercarriage design department, talk about alternative drive technologies and digital tools.

Liebherr drive technology – joining the electrification trend

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr will be showing electric drives with application areas “turn-ing, driving and lifting”. With regard to the topics of climate neutrality and emission reduction, the shift towards electric, emission-free drives is already in full swing in the automotive industry. The construction industry is also closely following suit. But, how can a traction drive of a heavy, track-driven construction machine be electrified without forfeiting performance or compromising availability?

Liebherr sending three additional LHMs to Noatum terminals in Spain

The first crane arrived on January 5, 2022. Three new Liebherr mobile harbour cranes are joining the fleet at Noatum port terminals in Castellon, Sagunto and Tarragona. The cranes will enable the terminals to improve their handling efficiency for various cargo types.

Liebherr presents new 55 kW compressor

Liebherr’s new 55 kW compressor is based on a mature system with an optimised cost-effective and standardised design that can be tailored to specific requirements at reduced costs.

Comfortable rides for commuters in Chicago

Liebherr supplies the leveling system for the CTA 7000 series metro train, which entered into service this summer.

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.