Press releases | 03/07/2026

American State Equipment receives two Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rigs at Conexpo 2026

Liebherr’s oldest dealer of more than 50 years, American State Equipment, takes delivery of two Liebherr deep foundation machines at Conexpo 2026—further strengthening the companies’ decades long partnership and expanding American State’s deep foundation solutions.

Midwest based company, American State Equipment (ASE), receives two Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rigs at Conexpo 2026, North America’s largest construction tradeshow. As a heavy equipment, foundation, and crane rental company, ASE offers well over 1000 Liebherr machines, spanning across multiple divisions including earthmoving and material handling technology, duty cycle crawler cranes, and deep foundation equipment.

“After success with many LRB 18’s, the new LRB 19, with its increased capabilities, was a no-brainer addition to our rental fleet,” noted John Myers COO of ASE. The Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig will be rented for ground improvement, pile driving, as well as drilling applications.

With a partnership spanning more than 50 years, American State Equipment is Liebherr USA’s oldest and largest dealer providing sales and rentals across the country with a focus in the Midwest. This latest acquisition continues to showcase the trust and loyalty between the two family-owned companies.

Deep foundation solutions

Liebherr piling and drilling rigs cover an extensive range of applications including piling, vibrating, pressing and drilling. With the appropriate attachment tool, many deep foundation methods can be utilized with a Liebherr deep foundation machine.

The Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig is designed for all common deep foundation applications, such as piling and vibrating applications as well as drilling with Kelly equipment, double rotary head, full displacement tool or soil mixing. The name LRB 19 refers to the maximum travel distance of the carriage of 62 ft (19 m).

The attachments can be easily changed using the hydraulic quick connection system without the operator having to leave the cab. All hydraulic, mechanical and electrical connections are automatically coupled. Improved hose routing also optimizes work process on site, and a 450 kW motor provides the necessary power for all applications.

Contacts

Ana Cabiedes

Ana Cabiedes

Liebherr USA, Co.