News and press releases

One size bigger – Autokrane Schares GmbH takes delivery of LTM 1500-8.1 heavy duty mobile crane from Liebherr

An LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane was added to the Autokrane Schares GmbH fleet in July. The 500-tonne machine represents a major expansion upwards for the company's fleet. Rising demand from the market provided the stimulus to invest in the Liebherr crane. Autokrane Schares GmbH based in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, plans to continue its good, close working relationship with Liebherr in the future.

Mexican company GMVykon expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane

Liebherr recently completed the first delivery of an LTM 1750-9.1 crane to Mexico. At the start of July, Mexican crane contractor GMVykon took delivery of the new 750-tonne crane at the Liebherr factory site in Monterrey (Mexico). The 9-axle mobile crane represents a major upwards expansion of the company's fleet and it is now the most powerful crane in the vehicle pool. GMVykon gave its reasons for buying from Liebherr as its well-known good service and its direct presence in Mexico.

The first ever LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane in Mexico

Mexican company GMVykon expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane.

Mobile crane LTM 1300-6.2 from KVN assembles power pole

KVN is extremely satisfied with their new mobile crane.

Electricity pylons installation – KVN's Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane makes its mark in the field

For numerous applications involved in the expansion of German power lines, KVN Autokrane GmbH has procured a new LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane from Liebherr. In May, the 300-tonner successfully completed a crane job in this field, in Lower Saxony. KVN is extremely satisfied with their new mobile crane. And the Single-Engine Concept from Liebherr best proves itself through practical application.

Increased comfort: new control assistance devices for Liebherr crawler crane LR 1300

With the “vertical line finder” and the “horizontal load path” Liebherr now presents two control assistance devices for its LR 1300 crawler crane. Both innovative systems increase the comfort during crane operation.

Rech Kranservice extends crane range with purchase of Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 mobile crane with VarioBase®

Rech Kranservice has extended its crane range with a new Liebherr mobile crane – the LTM 1200-5.1 is now the most powerful crane in the fleet. It is stationed at the company's new site in Kaiserslautern. The 200-tonne model was ordered with the innovative VarioBase® supporting system which delivers more safety, higher load capacities and a larger working radius.

Liebherr unveils new 500-tonne LR 1500 crawler crane at customer days

Liebherr unveils the LR 1500 with maximum load capacity of 500 tonnes at 2015 customer days. The completely newly developed crawler crane delivers the load capacities of the 500-tonne crawler crane class throughout its complete operating range, whilst upholding the dimensions and component weights, which have previously been standard in the 400-tonne class. With a transport weight of just 45 tonnes, it can be transported around the world without restrictions. The overall concept of the new crane is designed for simplicity in all areas and great economy.

The most powerful 5-axle mobile crane on the market – Liebherr unveils new LTM 1250-5.1 at its customer days

Liebherr unveils a new 250-tonne mobile crane to visitors from all over the world at its 2015 customer days at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The LTM 1250-5.1 is now the most powerful mobile crane on 5 axles on the market. It is the third crane model on which Liebherr uses its innovative single-engine concept. In addition to a multi-functional folding jib, a 50m fixed jib is also available. The Liebherr innovations VarioBase® and ECOmode mean that crane operators can use the new LTM 1250-5.1 with even more safety and efficiency.

The most powerful 5-axle mobile crane on the market – Liebherr unveils new LTM 1250-5.1 at its customer days

Liebherr unveils a new 250-tonne mobile crane to visitors from all over the world at its 2015 customer days at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen.

Liebherr unveils new 500-tonne LR 1500 crawler crane at customer days

The completely newly developed crawler crane delivers the load capacities of the 500-tonne crawler crane class throughout its complete operating range, whilst upholding the dimensions and component weights, which have previously been standard in the 400-tonne class.

Entering a new load capacity class – Spallek invests in Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane

Powerful, user-friendly and quickly ready for use: these are the key words used by Autokrane Werner Spallek GmbH & Co. KG to describe its new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane. The investment means that Spallek has now entered a higher load capacity class. Company owner Werner Spallek visited the Liebherr plant in Ehingen at the start of June with his son Philipp to take delivery of the new 300-tonne machine.

New 500-tonne crane: Hüffermann Krandienst expands its mobile crane fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane in May. The 500-tonne machine represents a major expansion upwards into a higher load capacity range for the fleet of the north German company. The new crane was ordered with a complete set of equipment to make it suitable for a very wide range of jobs. Managing Director Daniel Janssen is a very satisfied Liebherr customer: The main plus points for Liebherr includes its outstanding service and good availability of spare parts.

Liebherr takes part at M&T Expo 2015 and presents construction equipment launches for Brazilian and South American markets

Liebherr is to participate in the 9th M&T Expo Fair 2015, one of the largest construction equipment trade fairs in Latin America. M&T Expo will be held in São Paulo (Brazil) from 9 to 13 June.

At the CTT Moscow 2015, Liebherr displays Construction Machines for the Russian Market

The Liebherr Group is present at the CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 2 to 6 June 2015 with a 1,700 m² open air exhibition stand (Stand E-2).

Liebherr presents a Cross Section of its Varied Range of Cranes at the CTT Moscow 2015

The Liebherr Group presents a selection of its varied range of cranes at the CTT Moscow. While the LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane with its variable boom system is predestined for the assembly of finished parts, the modular 150 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane can be modified for a broad range of construction site requirements. Visitors to the exhibition are also able to test the crane simulator for construction cranes, which is a permanent item in Liebherr's crane driver training program.

Liebherr mobile cranes launch 100-tonne motor ship into water

LTM 1350-6.1 and LTM 1400-7.1 mobile cranes launch ship's hull with a weight of 100 tonnes into water in tandem hoist

Liebherr mobile cranes launch 100-tonne motor ship into water

The “Seegold” is a new motor ship for shuttle services on Lake Constance. In May two Liebherr mobile cranes have launched the 100-tonne ship's hull into the water. Tight spaces and the low capacity of the quay in Friedrichshafen made the lift a challenge. In use were an LTM 1350-6.1 from the Wiesbauer company, and an LTM 1400-7.1 from Paule.