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Press releases | 03/04/2015

LR 1750/2 offers increased load capacities - Upgrade for 750-tonne crawler crane from Liebherr

Liebherr has modified its LR 1750 crawler crane with the upgraded 750-tonne LR 1750/2 model now available. By strengthening the main boom and adjusting the derrick system the crane's load capacity has been increased in some areas by up to 30%. This means that the crane offers much better value for money. Find out more

Press releases | 02/10/2015

Cleverly planned bridge hoist – Riga-Mainz completes a fiddly job with Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane

The installation of a massive railway bridge in extremely constricted conditions on a precipitous site presents a whole series of challenges. A difficult crane job, fiddly and complex – just the job for Uwe Langer. The boss of Riga-Mainz completed precisely this job in Bad Wimpfen, Baden-Württemberg with his team and a Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane on behalf of Deutsche Bahn – and did it beautifully. Find out more

Press releases | 01/28/2015

Liebherr crane erects enormous Pegasus statue in Florida

A bronze sculpture in the form of a Pegasus and a dragon measuring 33 metres high and 63 metres long was being created in Gulfstream Park in Florida last year. It is the largest bronze horse statue in the world. A Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 mobile crane operated by American company Allegiance Crane worked on the project. The 400-tonner produced an astonishing performance and showed off its wide-ranging functionality. Find out more

Press releases | 01/22/2015

Improved safety for Mobile Cranes by Variable Supporting Base from Liebherr

All mobile cranes that Liebherr will be presenting at the 2015 Intermat are available with "VarioBase". Liebherr introduced the new system "Variable Supporting Base" to the market at Bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany. This unique system improves safety for mobile crane work. Find out more

Press releases | 01/22/2015

Liebherr to show its new LTM 1160-5.2 five-axle Mobile Crane at the 2015 Intermat

Liebherr will be showing its new 160-tonne mobile crane LTM 1160-5.2 at the Intermat 2015 in Paris, France. This crane on a five-axle chassis was presented to the public for the first time at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 exhibition in Las Vegas (USA). It is the successor to the LTM 1160-5.1. Find out more

Press releases | 01/22/2015

LiSIM: Virtual training under realistic conditions

Liebherr will present the new simulator for deep foundation machinery and crawler cranes up to 300 tonnes for the first time in Europe at the Intermat 2015. The world premiere was at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA). Liebherr simulators increase both productivity as well as the safe operation of construction machinery. They represent a cost-effective and efficient training solution. Find out more

Press releases | 12/19/2014

Three new Liebherr mobile cranes for Schmidbauer – successful partnership has lasted for decades

Three new Liebherr mobile cranes were delivered to crane and heavy transport contractor Schmidbauer in November. The company is in the process of modernising its fleet in the five-axle class with one LTM 1100-5.2 and one LTM 1130-5.1. The most powerful three-axle crane on the market, an LTM 1060-3.1, has been added to the fleet in the lower load capacity range. All three new cranes will be stationed at the company's headquarters in Gräfelfing near Munich. Find out more

Press releases | 12/19/2014

New fire brigade crane in Reutlingen – LTM 1070-4.2 from Liebherr convinces with VarioBase®

Reutlingen's professional fire brigade has a new multi-function machine in its fleet – a Liebherr LTM 1070 4.2 mobile crane with fire service equipment was delivered in November. The fire brigade crane from the global market leader features the latest technology and fantastic reliability. The VarioBase® variable supporting base, which is unique among mobile cranes, was a major decision-making criterion in favour of the 70-tonner from Liebherr. Find out more

Press releases | 12/17/2014

Upgrade with PowerBoom – Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane completes crane job for next higher crane class

Since the last two years the Liebherr plant in Ehingen offers the PowerBoom for its large crawler cranes. The parallel boom which drastically increases load capacities was recently used for the first time on the LR 11000. The latest Liebherr crawler crane in the 1000 tonne class positioned a gigantic machine room on the tower of a wind turbine in Northern Germany. It was a gross load of 220 tonnes.Since the last two years the Liebherr plant in Ehingen offers the PowerBoom for its large crawler cranes. The parallel boom which drastically increases load capacities was recently used for the first time on the LR 11000. The latest Liebherr crawler crane in the 1000 tonne class positioned a gigantic machine room on the tower of a wind turbine in Northern Germany. It was a gross load of 220 tonnes. Find out more

Press releases | 12/16/2014

First LTR 1220 telescopic crawler crane in Brazil – Guindastes Tatuapé places its trust in Liebherr

The versatile telescopic crawler cranes built by Liebherr are delighting Brazilian company Guindastes Tatuapé. An LTR 1220 crane was delivered to Tatuapé in the middle of this year. It is the first crane of this type in Brazil and since then it has worked on a wide variety of sites – from football stadiums and factories to ports and railway tracks. The company is enjoying the benefits of the great economy of Liebherr telescopic crawler cranes. Find out more

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