LB 55 Drilling rig (LB series)

The LB 55 drilling rig is the most powerful representative of the well-known LB series from Liebherr. Besides the common Kelly drilling other methods like continuous flight auger drilling, drilling with full displacement tools or double rotary drilling can be applied. The heavy-duty machine with an enormous torque of 550 kNm is very compact in design which guarantees a cost effective transportation and fast mobilisation on site. The rig is equipped with a powerful diesel engine which convinces through low consumption and reduced emissions. In combination with the board hydraulics and the operator-friendly rotary drive the LB 55 is designed for continuous operation and very fast drilling cycles.
Operating weight 162.5 - 178.2 t
Max. torque 557 kNm
Kelly drilling, max. drilling depth 120.4 m
Kelly drilling, max. drilling diameter 4,800 mm

High performance

High performance

Strong winches enable highest performance even under the most difficult conditions. Furthermore, the noise emission is considerably reduced thanks to their elastic mounting.

Modular design

Modular design

Both the counterweight and the leader are modularly constructed. This enables quick and easy assembly and flexible application. more

Increased drilling depth

Increased drilling depth

The maximum drilling depth for Kelly drilling with 5-fold Kelly bar has been increased to 100 m and so significantly improved.

Various drilling axes

Various drilling axes

The leader top is designed for different drilling axes and is therefore suitable for all applications.

Easy transportation and quick set-up

Easy transportation and quick set-up

Basic machine and leader with all hydraulic hoses connected can be transported in one piece. The minimized assembly work allows for quick and easy transportation of the machine between jobsites. Hence, time and money is saved even before operation starts.

Comfort

Comfort

This includes a modern air-conditioning system with improved airflow, an optimized field of vision and increased noise protection, as well as an orthopaedic operator’s seat with integrated heating and cooling.

Innovative crane control

Innovative crane control

The crane control system offers a multitude of programme and control options for various drilling methods. Service and machine data is also provided on color displays. The operator thus benefits from a facilitated handling of the rig. Hence, quick working cycles are achieved.

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Designed for challenging jobs

Designed for challenging jobs

Drilling requires a robust and torsion resistant leader. Moreover, thanks to its unique parallel kinematics a large operating area is achieved, thus guaranteeing precise and solid working. The telescopic undercarriage and the long crawlers offer a high level of stability.

Powerful drive technology

Powerful drive technology

The Liebherr-own and fuel efficient diesel engine generates the required power. In combination with the on-board hydraulics a sufficient amount of performance for various deep foundation works is provided. When using further attachments like casing oscillators, no additional power pack is needed.

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High service availability

High service availability

A global service network with experienced technicians and fast access to spare parts ensure high machine availability and a long product service life.

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Operating weight 162.5 - 178.2 t
Max. torque 557 kNm
Max. crowd force 560 kN
Drive Conventional (diesel engine)
Engine power 565 kW
Kelly drilling, max. drilling depth 120.4 m
Kelly drilling, max. drilling diameter 4,800 mm
Continuous flight auger drilling, max. drilling depth 32.6 m
Continuous flight auger drilling, max. drilling diameter 1,200 mm
Full displacement drilling, max. drilling depth 33.6 m
Full displacement drilling, max. drilling diameter 800 mm
Double rotary drilling, max. drilling depth 23.0 m
Double rotary drilling, max. drilling diameter 900 mm
Soil mixing, max. effective length 33.0 m
Min. transport width 3,475 mm
Min. transport height 3,505 mm
Soil mixing, max. mixing diameter 1,500 mm
Automatic casing drive adapter

Automatic casing drive adapter

The automatic casing drive adapter with remote control for locking and unlocking the casing pipe offers significant advantages in terms of safety as no personnel is exposed to the hazardous area. In addition faster production cycles can be achieved.

MyJobsite

MyJobsite

One single tool for the collection, documentation and analysis of all process, machine, construction site and position data. more

Recording of working processes (PDE)

Recording of working processes (PDE)

With the PDE process data recording system machine data is recorded during the working process. more

Ground Pressure Visualization

Ground Pressure Visualization

The Ground Pressure Visualization calculates the current ground pressure of the machine in real time and compares it with the specified safety limits of the relevant jobsite. more

Remote control

Remote control

The remote control simplifies the loading process for transportation as well as the assembly of the machine. more

Kelly Visualization

Kelly Visualization

Locking of the Kelly bar’s telescopic sections is made significantly easier due to the Kelly Visualization system. more

Drilling Assistant

Drilling Assistant

During continuous flight auger drilling the concreting process is automated thanks to the Drilling Assistant.

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Eco silent mode

Eco silent mode

With the eco silent mode the engine speed can be reduced to a predefined, required level. With this feature a notable reduction in diesel consumption can be achieved without any impact on operational output. Noise emissions are thus also lowered.

Automatic engine stop

Automatic engine stop

The machine can optionally be equipped with an automatic engine stop control. Thanks to this feature it automatically switches off during longer work breaks after evaluating several machine parameters. This is fuel saving and environmentally friendly.

Fleet management and teleservice

Fleet management and teleservice

The data transmission and positioning system “LiDAT” provides important information on the operation of the machine. With these data the operation becomes more efficient. Various additional modules allow machine data reporting or access through service engineers via teleservice.

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Casing oscillators

Casing oscillators

If required, Liebherr piling and rotary drilling rigs can be equipped with a number of casing oscillators which are operated via the machine’s on-board hydraulics. No external power pack is required which leads to significant cost savings.

Kelly drilling

Kelly drilling

Kelly drilling belongs to the most common dry rotary drilling methods. Soil and rock material is conveyed to the surface discontinuously with relatively short rotary drilling tools. more

Continuous flight auger drilling

Continuous flight auger drilling

The loosened soil material is continuously conveyed to the surface using a continuous auger, the so-called continuous flight auger. more

Full displacement drilling

Full displacement drilling

Full displacement drilling is a modification of continuous flight auger drilling. The drilling tool used is a smooth pipe with an auger-type starter piece. more

Double rotary drilling

Double rotary drilling

Double rotary drilling combines continuous flight auger drilling with a continuous casing. more

Wet soil mixing

Wet soil mixing

For wet mixing a self-hardening suspension is introduced into the ground. more

Down-the-hole drilling

Down-the-hole drilling

For down-the-hole drilling a hammer is mounted on the lower end of a drill rod. The hammer is activated by adding compressed air. more

Kelly Bohreimer

Kelly Bohreimer

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Kelly Bohrrohre

Kelly Bohrrohre

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Kelly Bohrschnecken

Kelly Bohrschnecken

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Kelly Kernbohrrohre

Kelly Kernbohrrohre

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Kelly Sonderwerkzeuge

Kelly Sonderwerkzeuge

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SOB Endlosschnecken

SOB Endlosschnecken

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SOB Schneckenanfänger

SOB Schneckenanfänger

SOB Zubehör

SOB Zubehör

VdW Bohrrohre

VdW Bohrrohre

VdW Endlosschnecken

VdW Endlosschnecken

VdW Schneckenanfänger

VdW Schneckenanfänger

VdW Zubehör

VdW Zubehör

Kelly Schneidschuhe

Kelly Schneidschuhe

Kelly Druckrohre

Kelly Druckrohre

VdW Schneidschuhe

VdW Schneidschuhe

VdW Druckrohre

VdW Druckrohre

VdW Adapter Bohrschnecke

VdW Adapter Bohrschnecke

Kelly Zubehör

Kelly Zubehör

MyJobsite – Your work at a glance

MyJobsite – Your work at a glance

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LIPOS - Liebherr Positioning System

LIPOS - Liebherr Positioning System

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Auger cleaner

Auger cleaner

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Video - Automatic engine stop control explained

Video - Automatic engine stop control explained

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	Drilling assistant

Drilling assistant

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Diagnosis screen and remote control

Diagnosis screen and remote control

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Ground Pressure Visualization

Ground Pressure Visualization

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