News and press releases

Liebherr expands Generation 6 crawler loader range and premieres new LR 626

Liebherr is expanding its series of Generation 6 crawler loaders with the addition of the new LR 626 Litronic crawler loader, which is the successor to the LR 624 crawler loader.

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Receives DOA Certification

Liebherr-Aerospace’s Lindenberg-based center of excellence of flight control, actuation and landing gear systems has been officially recognized by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Design Organization Approval (DOA) certified company for landing gear systems (hydro-mechanical systems and structures) to approve minor changes to type-certificates and minor repairs.

Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane customers delighted with its performance

The latest hydraulic fast-erecting cranes from Liebherr are already delighting their owners. A number of L1-24 cranes are already travelling from one site to the next. And they provide a whole host of benefits to customers.

OEMServices incl. Liebherr-Aerospace support Asiana Airlines

OEMServices of which Liebherr-Aerospace holds a 25 % share, signed a contract to provide Asiana Airlines with components for its A350-900 fleet.

Enormous increase in lifting capacity through new boom variation from Liebherr

The latest development from the Liebherr crane plant in Ehingen is both innovative and sustainable. The engineers from the Swabian crane manufacturer have taken a quantum leap forwards with the SX boom systems for crane models LR 1750/2 and LG 1750. The improved lifting capacity values resulting from the reinforced lattice booms enables the 750-tonne cranes to lift weights normally reserved for the next higher class of crawler cranes with a 1000-tonne lifting capacity.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems wins service contract from T2C

Liebherr will provide repair and spare parts supply services for HVAC systems aboard trams operated by French operator T2C.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems supports Keolis Lyon trams

Liebherr will provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for HVAC systems aboard trams operated by Keolis Lyon.

Liebherr showcases special machines for quarry operations at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr is represented at the 10th Steinexpo 2017, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, both with an exhibition stand and with machines in the demonstration area. From August 30 to September 2, in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden Liebherr presents special machines such as mining excavators, crawler tractors, and other machines for use in quarries.

Liebherr R 936 crawler excavator with Stage IV / Tier 4f emission standards in use at Bodarwé in Belgium

The Belgian company Bodarwé was looking for a replacement for its versatile Liebherr R 934 crawler excavator and decided on the successor model from Liebherr, the R 936. This excavator is characterised by its high level of driving and operating comfort and complies with the current emission standards. The Belgian company operates in road construction, earthmoving, mining, as well as in transport, and places high demands which Liebherr has been fulfilling for over 30 years.

Liebherr-Race 2017

On July 15th, the Liebherr-Race 2017 took place on the factory premises of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten, South Germany. 300 pupils divided into 26 teams assembled self-constructed soapbox carts, with which they competed in the soapbox derby. The joint project is a cooperation between Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Liebherr-Elektronik GmbH and 14 schools in the surrounding area.

Downer delivers Australia’s newest R 9800 Mining Excavator

Downer Mining recently purchased a Liebherr R 9800 BH excavator for its BMA Goonyella contract mining operations. The new machine added to the fleet of Liebherr excavators purchased since 2009, which includes four R 9800 BH excavators and four R 9400 excavators, used in both coal and iron ore applications.

VHB SA takes delivery of Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in Reiden

Swiss crane contractor VHB SA took delivery of a Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in June.

Liebherr-Aerospace in Saline: New Heat Transfer Equipment Servicing is Thriving

Liebherr launched a completely new type of service: The servicing of heat transfer equipment which is part of the aircraft’s air management system.

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05: The type HTM 905 is already being delivered to the customers.

Liebherr-Aerospace Supplies Further Components for the Embraer E-Jets E2

Brazilian landing gear manufacturer ELEB has awarded Liebherr-Aerospace with a built-to-print contract regarding the leg strut and trailing arm for the main landing gear of the Embraer E175-E2.

Perth branch wins 2nd place at BHP HSEC Awards

Congratulations to the team at Perth’s Mining branch who received 2nd place at the BHP Iron Ore Contractor HSEC Awards, for improving the safety and efficiency of the R 9400 engine module replacement.

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS starts work at the La Feuilleraie site

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS celebrated as demolition work started at La Feuilleraie. The company acquired this symbolic building, which has lain derelict for more than a decade, in February 2017, with the aim of developing its site and extending its infrastructure.

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05

Delivery of the first new truck mixers has already started with the most common type, the HTM 905. Sales of the new truck mixer generation 05 began in January.