News and press releases

First flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Antonov AN-132

The Antonov AN-132 successfully completed its first flight on March 31st, 2017 with Liebherr equipment on-board.

Liebherr to Present its Latest Construction Machinery in Turkey at the 2017 Komatek Exhibition

For the fifteenth time, Komatek, the international trade fair for construction machinery, technology and equipment is taking place in Ankara, Turkey. On this occasion, Liebherr presents machinery for earthmoving and special deep foundation operation in the outdoor area A2-23.

Red Dot Design Award 2017 for the new Liebherr L 580 LogHandler XPower®

The Liebherr L 580 LogHandler XPower® has won the 2017 Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. The jury of eminent experts was impressed by the distinctive lines and powerful lift arm of the L 580 LogHandler XPower®. The Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen celebrates winning the prestigious design award just weeks after the global market launch of the L 580 LogHandler XPower®. The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most important international awards in the field of design.

Liebherr at OTC 2017 in Houston

This year, once again, the Liebherr Group will be represented with two of its divisions at the international Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), one of the world's biggest offshore exhibitions. OTC 2017 will be opening its doors to visitors from 2 - 4 May in Houston, Texas.

Montréal: Liebherr tower cranes stand above entrance into the Olympic Stadium

During the extensive renovation of the Montréal Tower, the Liebherr tower crane models 630 EC-H and 710 HC-L are partnering together for an ideal job site performance. The tower cranes are being used for the addition of office space, a refurbished observatory and state-of-the-art lighting. Extended custom guyings were used to safely secure the 630 EC-H high-top tower crane to the building.

Liebherr expands its portfolio of electric travel drives

The Liebherr product portfolio contains all components needed for an electric travel drive system. This means that Liebherr is able to market components with perfectly-matched functionalities as a fully-fledged system.

Liebherr to present high-performance wheel loaders for versatile applications at Smopyc 2017

Together with its authorised dealer Emsa, Liebherr will present two models from the XPower® generation of wheel loaders plus an all-round mid-sized wheel loader at this year’s Smopyc trade fair.

Liebherr presents at Smopyc 2017 the R 946 – its first stage IV/ Tier 4f crawler excavator on market

At 2017 Smopyc trade fair, Liebherr is presenting the R 946, its first crawler excavator to meet the stage IV/ Tier 4f emissions standards.

Liebherr telescopic handler TL 432-7 at the Smopyc 2017

At the Smopyc 2017, Liebherr showcases the telescopic handler TL 432-7. Liebherr telescopic handlers score particularly highly with the infinitely variable hydrostatic travel drive, the sturdy overall structure, the safe, simple and convenient operation and the outstanding viewing conditions enabled by the equipment design.

Hannover Messe 2017: Liebherr further expands its cylinder portfolio

Liebherr presents its expanded portfolio in the area of hydraulic cylinders at Hannover Messe 2017. The high-dynamic servo-cylinders as well as industrial cylinder series per ISO 6022 offer various possibilities for deployment in diverse application areas.

The Liebherr PR 736 – Generation 6 crawler tractor at the Smopyc 2017 trade fair

Among Liebherr’s products on display at the 2017 Smopyc trade fair in Zaragoza is the PR 736 crawler tractor with a service weight of between 20 and 25 tonnes. The machine concept has been designed for increased efficiency and reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Hannover Messe 2017: LiView® – The intelligent position transducer for hydraulic cylinders

Liebherr presents the new intelligent position transducer LiView® at Hannover Messe 2017. The robust system determines the exact piston position and speed through high-resolution absolute measurement. LiView® is especially suitable for automation of mobile machinery.

Liebherr material handler LH 24 M Litronic at Smopyc 2017: compact and powerful

At Smopyc 2017, Liebherr presents a representative of the small material handlers with the LH 24 M Litronic. The LH 24 M is available with both a four-point outrigger and with stabilising blade and two-point outrigger.

Liebherr A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator at Smopyc 2017

Liebherr presents the A 918 Litronic wheeled excavator with emissions standard Stage IV / Tier 4f at Smopyc 2017. With an operating weight between 17,600 and 19,800 kg (38,800 – 43,600lb) and engine power of 120kW / 163HP, the A 918 is the ideal machine both for classic earthmoving and road construction, as well as drainage and pipeline works.

Hannover Messe 2017: New portfolio concept for Liebherr hydraulic pumps

At Hannover Messe 2017, Liebherr presents its new portfolio concept for hydraulic pumps to the professional visitors. With its two axial piston pumps in the medium-pressure and high-pressure range, the Liebherr portfolio covers a still wider range of applications.

Flossdorf expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane

Dietmar Flossdorf GmbH took delivery of an LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane at the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen in mid-March. The 8-axle 500-tonne mobile crane will replace a seven-year-old LTM 1350-6.1. The new crane will extend Flossdorf's range of services upwards. It provides additional job capacity, particularly in the wind power sector where it will primarily be used for repairs and repowering.

New Customer for Liebherr: CRRC Sifang America Orders Level Control Systems for the Chicago Transit Authority

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply level control systems for its new customer CRRC Sifang America. These are to be installed in the 7000 series rail vehicles ordered for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Liebherr-Australia at Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo

The 2017 Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo took place from 21 - 23 April in Penrith, NSW.