
Test bench for diesel engines of the D98 series.
Developing the next generation of large engines
As a new development and assembly center of the Liebherr Group, Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS launches a new diesel engine especially designed for the requirements of the mining industry: the D9812. Additionally, V16 and V20 cylinder variants of the D98 are already in development and will soon be available. They will not only meet the needs of mining application but also be ideal partners for other industries.
Cutting-edge facility
To develop these large diesel engines, Liebherr invested in a facility with the best infrastructure and technology. Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS is equipped with several test benches and an automated assembly line to produce the best-in-class diesel engines.
Facts and figures
- Founded: 2011
- Workforce: 280
- Total area: ca. 50,000 m²
- Facility Area: 19,000 m²
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Liebherr develops and produces large diesel engines at the Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS production site in Colmar (France)
Address
Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS
43 rue Frédéric Hartmann
CS 10106
68025 Colmar Cedex
France
- Phone+33 3 8930-7000
- Fax+33 3 8930-7535
Press contact
Products and services of Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS
Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS offers its customers an engine portfolio reaching from 1,250kW (1,676hp) to 4,500kW (6,035hp). All engines are able to comply with the most stringent emission standards worldwide.
The first V12 cylinder variant
The D9812, a V12 engine, is the first cylinder variant of the D98 series to appear. Depending on the application and specific customer needs, it reaches a performance up to 2,700kW (3,621hp). The D9812 diesel engine is a perfect fit for mining trucks and excavator applications. It will soon be followed by a V16 and V20 variant.
Mining applications
Liebherr completely understands the requirements of mining companies regarding longer operating intervals, reduced costs and increased outputs. With this in mind, Liebherr uncompromisingly developed the new D9812 diesel engine, focusing on efficiency and productivity
Various applications
Whatever the requirements, the D98 series will address them. Based on an intelligent modular system, the engine can easily be adapted to various application requirements and comply even with the most stringent emission standards. Liebherr diesel engines of the D98 series are also ideal partners for different industries such as oil and gas or railway applications.
Diesel engines

With Liebherr diesel engines, the engine architecture, injection system and engine control are compatible with each other. Diesel engines
Career opportunities at the Colmar plant
Passion for technology, quality awareness in every detail, and clear customer orientation for products stimulate all activities of the global Liebherr Group. This ideology is also embodied by the workforce of Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS in its daily work.

Employees of Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS
Exciting lines of work
Liebherr opens career paths to all areas of industry. Experienced professionals, career starters, and graduates find development opportunities in the widest range of career fields and areas of operation. Many plants train in-house and have developed their own training program.
Careers with Liebherr
Careers with Liebherr at the Colmar location (France).
Current job offers
Applicants can gain a brief overview of job vacancies and apprenticeships worldwide or at the Colmar plant in the online job portal. Of course, we would also be happy if you were to send us an unsolicited application. Qualified and motivated co-workers are always welcome at Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS.
Job vacancies at Liebherr-Components Colmar SASAddress
Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS
43 rue Frédéric Hartmann
CS 10106
68025 Colmar Cedex
France
- Phone+33 3 8930-7000
- Fax+33 3 8930-7535
Careers contact
Eve Spatz
- Phone+33 389 3076-50
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Our on-site contacts will be happy to answer your questions. Please use our online job portal for your application as well as for uploading your documents. Apply online