News and press releases

The new Liebherr LiUP crane driver elevator for tower cranes

Liebherr to unveil the newly developed Liebherr LiUP crane driver elevator to the world at the Intermat 2015. It is perfectly coordinated to Liebherr tower systems and can also be attached to older tower systems. One-off installation of the elevator rails to the tower section is required and they can then be left on the section for use.

Facelift: The new Liebherr 172 EC-B 8 Litronic Flat-Top Crane

Liebherr has given its successful 160 EC-B Flat-Top crane a facelift and will unveil its successor, the 172 EC B 8 Litronic, to the trade public for the first time at the Intermat 2015. The crane's lifting capacity has been increased to provide users with increased performance. The crane's erection process has also been simplified even further.

Liebherr 85 EC-B 5i Flat-Top Crane at the 2014 bC India

At the 2014 bC India in Greater Noida, Liebherr is presenting the 85 EC-B 5i Flat-Top Crane. This crane model is being assembled at Liebherr's Pune plant since 2012. The 85 EC-B 5i has a maximum load capacity of 5,000 kg and can lift 1,300 kg at the jib end, up to a maximum working radius of 50 m.

Construction industry of India signals optimistic mood at the opening of the bC India trade show in New Delhi

High expectations with respect to infrastructure projects which have been announced by the newly elected Government of India

First trial - 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic Flat-Top crane erects wind turbine

The new 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic was recently used to erect an Enercon wind turbine in Wardenburg in the Rural District of Oldenburg.

Four Liebherr tower cranes building the tallest building in the world in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Four Liebherr luffing jib cranes are to be used on the tallest building in the world, three type 280 HC-L 16/28 and one 357 HC-L 18/32 Litronic.

Four Liebherr tower cranes building the tallest building in the world in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The very first building over 1,000 metres in height – the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Liebherr was awarded the order to supply four HC-L series tower cranes for the project. Current plans call for three 280 HC-L luffing jib cranes and one 357 HC-L model to be used. The experts at Liebherr Tower Crane Solutions are providing support to the contractor to ensure economical crane planning.

First trial - Liebherr 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic Flat-Top crane erects wind turbine

The new 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic was recently used to erect an Enercon wind turbine in Wardenburg in the Rural District of Oldenburg. With a lifting capacity of 125 tonnes, this Flat-Top crane is the largest crane in the Liebherr Tower Cranes Division product range. First unveiled at the Bauma 2013, the largest trade fair for construction machinery in the world, the crane attracted a great deal of interest.

Facelift: The New 172 EC-B 8 Litronic Flat-Top Crane

Liebherr has updated its successful 160 EC-B Flat-Top crane and has now unveiled its successor, the 172 EC-B 8 Litronic. The crane's lifting capacity has been increased to provide users with increased performance. The crane's erection process has also been simplified even further.

Two Liebherr 200 EC-H 10 FR.tronic Tower Cranes Used in a Shipbuilding Yard in India

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH delivered two cranes for permanent use in a Lavgan Dockyard in India. The two 200 EC-H 10 FR.tronic top-slewing cranes will be used permanently in the ship repair yard operated by Lavgan Dockyard Ltd. near Ratnagiri in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Liebherr at the WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 trade fair

At the WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 international trade fair from 23 to 26 September 2014, Liebherr is presenting services from the areas of cranes and components for wind turbines.

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH receives orders from Australia and New Zealand

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH has managed to win several orders in Australia and New Zealand. During the last few weeks four luffing jib cranes from the HC-L series and a top-slewing crane from the EC-H series have left Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH for the voyage down under.

Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower cranes enjoy success around the world

Since its successful launch of the 1000 EC-H at the Bauma 2013 in Munich, the largest standard crane in the EC-H series has been proving its worth in prestigious projects around the world. Several 1000 EC-H cranes are currently operating in countries such as the Netherlands, Great Britain, Mexico, United States of America, Peru and Russia. One of their current sites in Europe is the new-build of the Erasmus Hospital at Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower cranes enjoy success around the world

After its launch at the Bauma 2013, Liebherr's largest standard tower crane is now in use around the world in major projects such as the new-build of the Erasmus Hospital at Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Tower crane orders from Australia and New Zealand

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH has won orders for four luffing jib cranes from the HC-L series and a top-slewing crane from the EC-H series in Australia and New Zealand.

Liebherr at the NordBau 2014 trade fair

At the construction machine trade fair, NordBau 2014, in Neumünster (Germany), which runs from 10th to 14th September, the Liebherr Group will have a total of 15 construction machines on show from the latest range. At a large open air stand (Nord N143), measuring 800 m², Liebherr offers trade visitors a cross section from its range of earthmoving and material handling equipment. Two Liebherr dealers are also presenting Liebherr tower cranes and truck mixers at their stands.

Liebherr at the NordBau 2014 trade fair

At the construction machine trade fair, NordBau 2014, in Neumünster (Germany), which runs from 10th to 14th September, the Liebherr Group will have a total of 16 construction machines on show from the latest range.

Fleet of over 40 tower cranes at the urban development project “aspern+ Vienna’s Urban Lakeside”

Over 40 Liebherr tower cranes from the EC-B and EC-H crane systems are being used for the first phase of the “aspern+ Vienna’s Urban Lakeside” construction project in Austria.