The new low-floor trams manufactured by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. (CAF) for Kansas City (Missouri, USA) will operate with hydraulic leveling systems from Liebherr-Transportation Systems. The system supplier recently delivered the first units to the CAF production facilities in Elmira, (New York, USA). In total, the rail vehicle manufacturer is to install 32 Liebherr actuators in four vehicles.
The advantage of low-floor vehicles with leveling systems is evident: the hydraulic leveling actuators adjust the exit height of the tram to the exact height of the platform. Mobility-impaired passengers or passengers with prams or bicycles can thus get on and off without hindrance.
In 2013 and 2014, Liebherr supplied the manufacturer CAF with hydraulic actuators for the leveling systems of the city cars operated by METRO in Houston, Texas and Cincinnati, Ohio. Due to their positive experience with this technology, CAF has decided to use the Liebherr systems for the trams in Kansas City.
You might also be interested in
11/05/2026
Press releases
Liebherr-Aerospace strengthens its presence in Australasia
Liebherr-Aerospace is expanding its footprint in Australasia with a new representative office in Sydney, strengthening already existing as well as establishing new local relationships and intensifying customer services across Australia and New Zealand. Based within the Liebherr Group’s existing Pyrmont facility, the office reinforces the company’s commitment to the region, where the aviation industry is currently undergoing a significant period of fleet renewal and investment.
11/05/2026
News
Sustainability Days foster exchange at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS
At Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS in Toulouse, colleagues spent two days exchanging on corporate responsibility, supply chain integration, reporting requirements, and related operational challenges.
10/28/2026
Press releases
Liebherr to overhaul KLM Cityhopper’s Embraer 175-E1 landing gears
Liebherr-Aerospace and KLM Cityhopper have signed an agreement covering the overhaul of the main and nose landing gear systems on the airline’s Embraer 175-E1 aircraft fleet. The campaign is scheduled to begin in November 2027.