News and press releases

New LTM 1090-4.2 added to Rolf Herbold GmbH’s crane fleet

Rolf Herbold GmbH has purchased a new addition to its fleet, an LTM 1090-4.2, to replace a 15-year-old 5-axle crane. This is the response by the Swabian mobile crane and working platform rental company to the increasingly narrow roads in new development areas because the new mobile crane is just 2.55 metres wide.

The Liebherr R 992 crawler excavator: high performance and low emissions at CMSE

CMSE (Carrières & Matériaux Sud-Est) uses the R 992 crawler excavator to extract rocks at its quarry at Saint-Pons-de-Thomières (France). The company is the first customer in France to acquire a new-generation crawler excavator. This 94 tonne machine is specially equipped for extraction work. The improvements and technological innovations in the range guarantee performance and versatility on the ground.

Big Red Crane Company, Inc. expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane

– Big Red Crane Company, Inc. adds Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane to growing fleet in southern and central California.

Liebherr and Fortescue announce partnership for development of Autonomous Haulage Solution

This collaboration between Liebherr and Fortescue to deliver a fully integrated Autonomous Haulage Solution marks an expansion of the existing partnership.

It’s all about helicopters: Liebherr-Aerospace at the Helicopter Forum Bueckeburg 2024

Liebherr-Aerospace presented a landing gear and state-of-the-art actuation system products for vertical lift aircraft at the Helicopter Forum.

Liebherr-Aerospace inaugurates new building for surface treatment

Following the official opening in June 2024, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH has started operations in its new purpose-built extension. The extra 1,000 square meters give the company space to develop and implement surface treatment technologies of the future.

Liebherr premiere: first large wheel loader with hydrogen engine and first hydrogen filling station in Salzburg

Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen celebrated two groundbreaking events: the presentation of the first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine and the opening of the first hydrogen filling station in the state of Salzburg.

Countdown: Liebherr at InnoTrans 2024

In a couple of weeks, innovations for the railway industry can be seen up close: Liebherr will take part in InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin (Germany).

Kran Völkl takes delivery of LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane and LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane

Bavarian specialist for crane work and heavy haulage, Kran Völkl GmbH & Co. KG, has added two new cranes to its fleet – an LTM 1150-5.3 and an LTC 1050-3.1. When purchasing the mobile crane, driving on public roads with a high counterweight was crucial, whereas the high telescopic loads were a decisive factor for chosing the compact crane.

Seven at one blow

The company Kurt Motz expands its fleet with seven new Liebherr machines. Six drilling rigs – one LB 25, two LB 30s, two LB 35s and one LB 45 – as well as one piling and drilling rig type LRB 23 will be delivered by the end of the year. Quality, customer service and digital solutions were decisive factors for the building professionals from Bavaria in choosing Liebherr - and have been for 65 years.

Keeping the team on track

Life on a mine site is non-stop. This is why our workshop logistics coordinators, like Cindi Patroni of Liebherr-Australia, are invaluable.

Sand kings: XPower wheel loaders and their smart machine concept are ideal for handling sand and gravel

For more than 20 years, Hülskens GmbH & Co. KG has been using powerful Liebherr machines for extracting and processing mineral raw materials. Eleven XPower wheel loaders perform part of the material handling on the site. Smart assistance systems ensure more effective work cycles and easier operation of the wheel loaders. In addition to the excellent machine quality, Hülskens appreciates Liebherr's outstanding service expertise and availability of spare parts.

Protecting Heritage: Liebherr MK 140 Secures Cathedral

Limited workspace on a historic building: In the western French city of Angers, the roof of the nave at Saint-Maurice Cathedral has been secured with protective measures. A Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane was instrumental in performing the necessary lifting operations.

Mobile crane lifts construction crane over treetops

Following the completion of the shell of the Berg brewery's beer garden building in the Berg district of Ehingen, the construction crane from Neubrand Baugeschäft + Holzbau GmbH in Volkersheim had to be dismantled and lifted from the construction site over trees for onward transportation. ESB Kranverleih Transport und Hebetechnik GmbH from Mittelbiberach took on the tricky crane job under tight operating conditions with a Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile crane.

New Liebherr LHM 550: Logistics powerhouse for Port of Dover

The Port of Dover’s acquisition of a LHM 550 from Liebherr Great Britain signifies a strategic enhancement in its cargo handling capabilities. The crane’s advanced features – such as the hydrostatic drive for extremely precise control, a minimum number of components, and reduced fuel consumption – ensure efficient operations, crucial for the busy Port’s diverse cargo range.

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS has joined the International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG)

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS is committed to offer innovative solutions to protect the environment and has now become a member of IAEG.

FPSO with two new Liebherr offshore cranes

The two new Liebherr BOS 2600 cranes have been acquired by an integrated energy company located in Canada. The Board Offshore Cranes are destined for an FPSO unit operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The BOS crane series is one of the latest series of Liebherr offshore cranes. Known for its reliability and versatile deployment possibilities, it is the perfect choice for the FPSO unit in harsh environments.

Strong, long and easy: Liebherr presents the LTM 1400-6.1, the world's most powerful 6-axle crane

The Liebherr factory in Ehingen has updated its product range and launched the world's most powerful 6-axle crane: the new LTM 1400-6.1 has a 70-metre telescopic boom and is characterised by clever and simple set-up processes. The new crane is the successor to the proven and successful LTM 1350-6.1. Like its predecessor, the LTM 1400-6.1 is now the smallest crane with Y-guying, making it the perfect introduction to this boom technology with its enormous increase in lifting capacity. The new all-rounder is extremely flexible and economical thanks to a wide range of accessories, a highly functional modular boom kit and the familiar Liebherr technologies. It also features driver assistance systems that increase the safety of everyone on the road.