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Press releases | 04/09/2021

Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr: R 976-E and R 980 SME-E electric crawler excavators

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The latest electric excavators to be developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, they are not just converted diesel machines. The excavators and their electric power system were designed and produced entirely by Liebherr. Find out more

Press releases | 04/01/2021

Liebherr R 9600 excavators perform in Australia

Liebherr’s new 600-tonne mining excavator, the R 9600, enters the market backed by experience in the field at two Australian mines: BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine and Coronado’s Curragh North metallurgical coal mine operated by Thiess. Find out more

Press releases | 03/24/2021

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market. Find out more

News | 02/16/2021

Liebherr Mining Extends its Operator Training Simulator Offer

Advanced operator training simulators are essential for honing the skills of workers operating heavy mining equipment. Liebherr offers a combination of simulation and instructor-led training to elevate operators to the target level of production, performance, and machine care. Find out more

News | 02/11/2021

First R 9150B Mining excavator in the U.S

The first Liebherr R 9150B hydraulic mining excavator in electric configuration is currently in operation in the United States. Last year, Youngquist Brothers received their newest Liebherr hydraulic mining excavator, the R 9150B E, which is the first in the U.S. market and in the world. The new R 9150B E joins an R 994 E currently owned and operated by Youngquist Brothers and is a primary producer for the mine today. Find out more

Press releases | 01/27/2021

River transportation, a long lasting success for Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar

Each year, about 1,000 so-called "exceptional" trucks were needed to transport the mining machines assembled by Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS to the Belgian seaports to join mine sites around the world (Australia, Africa, Asia etc.). Find out more

Press releases | 12/22/2020

100 Liebherr PR 776 mining dozers commissioned

Since its market launch in 2016, the world’s biggest hydrostatic dozer, the Liebherr PR 776, has achieved many successes and exceeded the expectations of Liebherr customers worldwide. Recently the Liebherr factory in Telfs, Austria celebrated the commissioning of 100 PR 776 Mining Dozers. Find out more