Press releases | 03/27/2019
The Liebherr R 922 crawler excavator, launched worldwide in October 2018, has won a prize at the IF Design Award 2019 in the "product design" category. With an operating weight of 22 tonnes and an engine output of 120 kW/163 HP, this machine was developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France).
Like all the crawler excavator models in Liebherr's latest generation 8, the R 922 benefits from a fully redesigned architecture offering users enhanced comfort, safety, ergonomics and operating performance. Accompanied by other representatives from the brand-new generation 8, the R 922 will make its world début on the Liebherr stand at the Bauma 2019 fair in Munich from 8 to 14 April.
The iF product design award: a global benchmark
Founded 65 years ago, the annual iF product design award recognises the best in product design around the world. Every year, 5500 entries are received from 59 countries. A benchmark for consumers and users alike, there are various categories in the iF product design award: Product, Packaging, Communication, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design/UX and Architecture.
11/06/2026
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Liebherr’s hydrogen-powered wheel loader begins trial operation in port handling
Biting wind, salty sea air and, amidst the hustle and bustle of the fishing harbour, a white-and-blue Liebherr wheel loader: in Bremerhaven, the hydrogen-powered L 566 H wheel loader prototype is commencing its field trials under real-world operating conditions.
11/05/2026
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25 years of Solidlink from Liebherr: A quarter-century of innovation in attachment changing
For 25 years, Liebherr’s Solidlink has been synonymous with the fully automatic changing of attachments and is now one of the established quick coupling systems in the construction and material handling sectors. Through a combination of high safety standards, ease of use and continuous development, Liebherr has shaped the way construction and material handling machines operate.
11/03/2026
Press releases
Liebherr is integrating the cross-manufacturer communication standard MiC 4.0 BUS into its Generation 8 wheeled excavators, thereby laying the foundations for an even safer, more efficient and more cost-effective use of modern attachments. By integrating the MiC 4.0 BUS, Liebherr is underlining its commitment to offering users forward-looking solutions for safe and productive construction site operations.
