News and press releases

Liebherr’s most powerful standard crane at Bauma 2022: The 1188 EC-H high-top crane with fibre rope

Liebherr is unveiling its most powerful standard crane, the 1188 EC-H 40 Fibre, at the construction machinery trade fair in Munich, marking an upward expansion of its standard product portfolio. Featuring high-tensile fibre rope, the crane is ideal for high lifting capacities and is therefore a great choice for bridge, power station and plant construction.

Bauma 2022: New Liebherr 520 EC-B crane with fibre rope

The largest addition to the “Tough Guys” series: Liebherr is expanding its EC-B series upwards with the 520 EC-B 20 Fibre. The new flat-top crane with fibre rope and a lifting capacity of up to 20 tonnes is on show for the first time at the construction machinery trade fair in Munich.

Liebherr shows first luffing jib crane with fibre rope technology at Bauma 2022

A newcomer to Liebherr's HC-L series: the 258 HC-L 10/18 Fibre is the first luffing jib crane with high-tensile fibre rope design. Liebherr is showcasing the heavy-duty crane in public for the first time at the construction machinery trade fair in Munich.

Liebherr at Bauma 2022: Digital solutions and smart assistance systems

Digitalisation offers the construction industry diverse opportunities for further increasing performance, reliability and safety on site. As a holistic solutions provider, Liebherr Tower Cranes is sharing insights into new digital developments around crane operation at the construction machinery trade fair in Munich.

5 things you may not have known about the new 258 HC-L 10/18 Fibre luffing jib crane

Instead of a steel rope, it has a fibre rope: Liebherr is showing the 258 HC-L 10/18 Fibre luffing jib crane at Bauma 2022. Here are 5 more intriguing facts about the crane.

Five new Liebherr flat-top cranes for Otto Wulff

Construction company Otto Wulff is expanding its fleet of tower cranes with five new Liebherr EC-B cranes. The third-generation family company from northern Germany has placed orders for a 220 EC-B 12, two 220 EC-B 10s and two 340 EC-B 12s.

182 metre-high skyscraper: New Liebherr crane at work in Canada

Fast working speed, simple operation and reliable service – these are the key factors that prompted Liebherr customer Cambie Forming Ltd. to opt for another 280 HC-L 12/24 Litronic.

170 metre office tower – Liebherr cranes involved in construction of “To‑Lyon”

A 170 metre building, little space and heavy hoists – four Liebherr tower cranes finished in aircraft warning paintwork are helping to redevelop the Part-Dieu district in Lyon, France.

New 300 EC-B 12 Fibre and 270 EC-B 12: EC-B series from Liebherr continues to grow

Liebherr is expanding its successful series of flat-top cranes with the new 300 EC-B 12 Fibre and 270 EC-B 12. Both machines are ideal for sites requiring heavy hoists and meet all the main requirements placed on a modern crane fleet. Erection, transport and operation – the new members of the “Tough Guys” group deliver outstanding features in every respect. The flat-top cranes are available to order now.

Morrow Equipment purchases 27 Liebherr tower cranes

Press Kit: Bauma Media Dialogue 2022

Below, all press releases are listed.

Lightweight to increase capacity – the new fibre rope cranes from Liebherr

The benefits of fibre rope are particularly noticeable on large cranes because each metre of additional hook height makes the significantly lower rope weight even more noticeable. Liebherr is now extending its fibre crane portfolio with extremely powerful machines – including the EC-B series for the first time.

For the construction site of the future – Liebherr unveils new tower cranes and digital solutions

Liebherr will unveil its first large cranes featuring a fibre rope and its first hydraulic luffing jib crane at the construction machinery show in Munich. Whether they are for enormous hook heights or particularly constricted sites – these new cranes enhance Liebherr’s reputation as a reliable partner on sites of all types.

"On your site": Liebherr at Bauma 2022

At Bauma 2022 from 24 to 30 October 2022, Liebherr offers visitors unique opportunities to discover first hand the latest developments from the areas construction machines, cranes, material handling technology, mining and components.

Study confirms Technology neutrality reduces the most emissions

In order to achieve the international climate objectives, economies worldwide must reduce their greenhouse gas emissions significantly in all sectors. This also applies to the construction industry and its partners. This is why Liebherr, as one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers, is also working on new, efficient drive concepts. In doing so, the company focuses on technology neutrality which has been affirmed by a recent study.

Skyscraper construction in Singapore: World first for Liebherr luffing jib cranes

Local regulations and the layout of the site presented considerable challenges for the developers of a skyscraper project in Singapore. The solution involves two new Liebherr 710 HC-L luffing jib cranes, which are able to climb inside the building with the help of a 24 HC 1000 tower system. This is the first time the climbing system has been used worldwide; it requires less effort, which reduces crane downtimes.

Customer Day at Liebherr: Expanded Operations, Expanded Solutions

Liebherr USA, Co. hosted visitors from across the globe at their first Customer Day on May 12. The company highlighted and demonstrated a diverse range of products across all ten segments including earthmoving, material handling technology, deep foundation machines, tower cranes, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime cranes, concrete technology, components as well as refrigerators and freezers.

Historic tower crane returns to Liebherr

After more than 50 years, an old classic has returned to Liebherr: the Form 30A/35 tower crane. It was discovered and restored to its original condition by a Liebherr fan.