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Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

In the Canton of Freiburg, Switzerland Liebherr Machines Bulle SA develops and produces diesel and gas engines, injection systems, as well as hydraulic components and splitter boxes. The high-quality components and systems are not only used within the Group, other manufacturers also integrate them in their own machines.

Development of market-oriented exclusive products

12-cylinder diesel engine manufactured in Bulle (Switzerland)

12-cylinder diesel engine manufactured in Bulle (Switzerland)

12-cylinder diesel engine manufactured in Bulle (Switzerland)
The engine satisfies the requirements of exhaust stage IV and Tier 4 final in force since 2014.

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA was founded in 1978. At the Bulle location, axial piston pumps and motors as well as splitter boxes were manufactured for earthmoving machines. In-house diesel engine development was added in 1984. Since then, Liebherr has been providing diesel engines for its construction machines from its own development and production.

Gas engines for biogas plants and combined heat and power units

The first gas engine was produced in 1996. In 2011 a new series followed based on modern diesel engine technology that is also licensed for operation with biogas. Production of the first gas engine generation was subsequently transferred to the Liebherr plant in Ettlingen.

Production for different markets

Since 2014 new emission standards for diesel engines have been in force in the USA and the EU. Thus the development and production departments for injection systems and engine control systems at the Bulle location have been boosted in recent years. The expansion of capacities has enabled Liebherr to offer customized products for individual markets.

Facts and figures

  • Founded: 1978
  • Workforce: 1,330
  • Total area: 188,100 m²
  • Built-up area: 83,700 m²

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Address

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Rue Hans-Liebherr 7

Postfach 272

1630 Bulle

Switzerland

Press contact

Ugo  Pfenninger

Produktmarketing


Service

Liebherr-Components AG

Kirchweg 46

5415 Nussbaumen

Switzerland

Products and services of Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Test benches for Liebherr diesel engines in Bulle (Switzerland)

Test benches for Liebherr diesel engines in Bulle (Switzerland)

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA develops and produces diesel and gas engines, injection systems, as well as hydraulic components and splitter boxes. The areas of application range from earthmoving and deep foundation machines, mining excavators, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime applications, material handling machines right up to biogas plants and combined heat and power units. Best quality and customized solutions for different requirements are the focal point.

Diesel engines

Diesel engines made by Liebherr were developed especially for use in off-road applications. The different basic engines cover a wide output range from 130 to 1,700kW. For the new diesel engine generation an innovative exhaust gas aftertreatment system is at the forefront. It reduces emissions of particulate matter and nitric oxides by approximately 98 percent.

Injection systems

Common rail injection systems from Liebherr are supplied for engines up to 2-liters capacity per cylinder as well as for large engines with a capacity up of up to 5 liters per cylinder. They can be installed in all engine model series from the 4-cylinder in-line engine up to the 20-cylinder v-engine.

Gas engines

Liebherr gas engines are characterized by their high power density. This contributes to a mechanical efficiency reaching 42 percent.

Axial piston pumps and motors

Hydraulic pumps and hydraulic motors are produced in an axial piston design at Bulle. High-quality pilot control devices and different hydraulic valves round off the product portfolio.

Splitter boxes

Splitter boxes with an output range of 90 to 750 kW are manufactured at Bulle for drive groups made from perfectly matching components.

Combustion engines

Due to their high vertical integration, Liebherr combustion engines impress with their unique modularity.

Hydraulics

At the production site in Bulle, various hydraulic componens are developed and produced:

Injection systems

Injection systems from Liebherr are suitable for all types of engine manufacturers and for diverse applications. Manufacturing expertise for injection systems

Splitter boxes

At the production site in Bulle, Liebherr manufactures splitter boxes that are adapted optimally to the diesel engine and hydraulics program. Splitter boxes

Career opportunities at the Bulle 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 Machines Bulle SA in its daily work.

Career in the Liebherr Group.

Career in the Liebherr Group.

Exciting lines of work

At Liebherr you have the opportunity to shape your own career across all industries. Regardless of whether you are an experienced professional, new entrant, graduate or student - at Liebherr you find exciting fields of work and individual development opportunities.

Careers with Liebherr
Careers with Liebherr at the Bulle location (Switzerland).

Careers with Liebherr at the Bulle location (Switzerland).

Current job offers

Applicants can gain a brief overview of job vacancies and apprenticeships worldwide or at the Bulle plant in the online job portal. Of course, we would also be happy if you were to send us a non job specific application. Qualified and motivated co-workers are always welcome at Liebherr Machines Bulle SA.

Job vacancies at Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Address

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Rue Hans-Liebherr 7

Postfach 272

1630 Bulle

Switzerland

Careers contact

Philipp Tschudi


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