Noticias y notas de prensa

Fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes – Saller takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2

Liebherr cranes have been part of Kranverleih Saller GmbH ever since the company was founded. The new addition is the fourth generation of 90 tonne cranes within the last four decades for the company based in Winhöring. Initially, cranes in this capacity class had chassis with six axles. Technical progress means that the same performance is now possible from four-axle mobile cranes. The LTM 1090-4.2 features a 60 metre telescopic boom. Its flexible axle loads mean that it can be used economically throughout the world. Saller plans to use the new crane primarily in the chemical industry.

Workout with 100 tonnes: LR 1100.1

The quick availability of crawler cranes is a decisive factor in the 100-tonne class. A requirement that the new LR 1100.1 fulfils perfectly making it the ideal multi-purpose crane on any construction site.

Maximum flexibility – Steil buys Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 with all its boom versions

Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG has bought a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1, which will expand the company’s mobile crane fleet. Steil decided to buy the full range of equipment, including both boom versions, a 54 metre and an 80 metre telescopic boom, and the complete luffing jib. The good experience the company has gathered over many years operating several Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 cranes had a major bearing on the purchase decision. Other important factors behind the purchase of the new mobile crane included advanced developments and new features compared to the previous model.

Refuerzo para ESEASA: siete nuevas grúas de todoterreno Liebherr para la flota de grúas

La empresa mexicana de grúas y transporte pesado, ESEASA, ha ampliado su flota de grúas con siete nuevas LRT de Liebherr. Las áreas de aplicación de estas versátiles grúas serán el sector del petróleo y el gas, inicialmente en la nueva refinería DOS BOCAS en el golfo sur de México. Allí, la empresa se dispone a levantar una torre de 178 metros. Para ello, ESEASA ha encargado un reequipamiento para su LR 11350 que hará posible una pluma de 228 metros de longitud. La fiabilidad, la durabilidad y la asistencia en ventas que definen a Liebherr han sido factores importantes a la hora de decantarse por la compra de estas grúas. Además, ESEASA define la tecnología y el manejo sencillo de las grúas Liebherr como clave para su empresa.

Electrifying: LR 1160.1 unplugged

Unplugged stands for battery-powered at Liebherr. The crawler crane type LR 1160.1 unplugged is the latest model in the series. The crane has a load capacity of 160 t and electrifies the first customers with soft tones and an intelligent safety concept.

Three at one blow – Herrmann & Wittrock modernises fleet with Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane and work platform rental contractor Herrmann & Wittrock took delivery of three new Liebherr mobile cranes on one day at the beginning of February. The LTM 1040-2.1, LTM 1055-3.2 and LTM 1150-5.3 machines will expand the company’s crane fleet and are also part of the process to continuously modernise the fleet, which is very important to Herrmann & Wittrock. Liebherr supplied ten new mobile cranes to the company last year and more cranes are already on order for this year.

New alternative selected – Ley-Krane decides on rope pull technology option for its new LTC 1050-3.1

Ley-Krane GmbH & Co. KG has decided to buy a new LTC 1050-3.1 with rope pull technology for telescoping the boom. The crane contractor has already had good experience with this efficient crane, with the previous purchase featuring the TELEMATIK option. The fully equipped LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane can be manoeuvred in extremely restricted areas using RemoteDrive. A telescoping crane operator's cab delivers excellent visibility for the assembly process. Good customer care by Liebherr and efficient service make Ley a loyal Liebherr customer.

Cause for celebration: Liebherr delivers 1000th mobile construction crane

Twice the reason to celebrate: Liebherr has delivered its 1000th mobile construction crane. The MK 140 Plus expands the fleet of Hanyš - Jeřábnické práce, s.r.o. the largest provider of crane services in the Czech Republic and is the first crane of its kind in the country. The crane features a number of smart design solutions such as the VarioJib concept (flexible use of trolley and luffing modes), radio remote control option and an elevating operator’s cab.

A first in Brazil – Guindastes Tatuapé takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane

The LTM 1120-4.1, unveiled at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas (USA), is the most powerful four-axle mobile crane on the market. Its 66-metre telescopic boom is the longest ever realised in this crane class. In December, the first unit of the Liebherr 120-tonne crane arrived in Brazil and was taken over by the crane and heavy transport company Guindastes Tatuapé.

Crane Planner 2.0 – 3D lift planning now with new mobile cranes

With the new version of Crane Planner 2.0 Liebherr offers all users, potential users, customers and partners even more benefit – the program now contains several Liebherr mobile cranes, all Liebherr crawler cranes with lifting capacities up to 300 tonnes, as well as hydraulic rope excavators. The software enables the simple but professional planning of a wide variety of crane jobs.

Most powerful 5-axle mobile crane for Brazilian group Calsimec

The Brazilian group of companies Calsimec has acquired a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The 5-axle crane is technologically at the highest level and offers excellent lifting capacities. It will work predominantly in mining companies in the state of Minas Gerais and also attend the agribusiness segment in high demand.

66 meter telescopic boom: Auto-Klug chooses Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3

The family-owned company Alfred Klug GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its crane range with a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane. The 150-tonner replaces a 120-tonne crane in the fleet. An important decision criterion was the 66-meter telescopic boom, one of the longest in this crane class. Furthermore, the crane scores with strong lifting capacities with 9 tonnes basic ballast, which it carries with 12 tonnes axle load on public roads. In addition to Liebherr's reliability, the variable support VarioBase®, the ease of operation and the good and fast service were factors that led to the choice of a Liebherr crane.

Transbiaga contribuye en el montaje del mayor parque eólico de España con tres grúas nuevas Liebherr LG 1750

Transbiaga está trabajando en el parque eólico Gecama, el más grande de España construido en una sola fase, con el montaje de 67 torres eólicas de 120 metros de altura bajo buje, gracias a las cuales se podrá surtir de energía procedente de fuentes renovables a la red eléctrica nacional.

New customer – Levantek adds Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane to its fleet

Mexican crane contractor Levantek has taken delivery of its first Liebherr crane. The LTM 1160 5.2 all-terrain crane is now the company’s most powerful mobile crane. Rising demand from customers for greater hoisting capacities was the main factor behind the investment in the 180 tonne crane. The good reputation of the Liebherr brand and a visit by company owner Ferdinando Paez Trevino to the mobile crane production plant in Ehingen were the final steps in the decision-making process before the order was placed for the LTM 1160-5.2.

Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 installs bridge in area struck by disaster

The Bielefeld branch of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has hoisted a 46 tonne temporary prefabricated bridge over the River Erft using an LTM 1650-8.1. It will replace the bridge that was destroyed and washed away by the severe flooding in summer 2021. It means that car drivers and pedestrians in the south-west of the district capital will once again be able to cross the River Erft. The temporary bridge has sufficient capacity to carry vehicles weighing up to 30 tonnes. It is an important signal for the local population to show that restoration work is progressing and is due to remain in place for around one year until the brand new Erft bridge is ready for installation.

Alcanzando nuevas alturas: Liebherr presenta la LTM 1300-6.3, una grúa móvil con una pluma telescópica de 90 metros

Además, con la presentación de la LTM 1300-6.3 Liebherr establece un nuevo récord mundial: nunca antes una grúa móvil había podido llevar una pluma telescópica de 90 metros con una carga por eje de 12 toneladas. La nueva grúa de 300 toneladas completa la gama de grúas de 6 ejes de Liebherr. Se trata de una grúa versátil y fácil de montar, con una potente pluma telescópica. Está equipada con las últimas innovaciones tecnológicas de Liebherr, para que la LTM 1300-6.3 garantice un trabajo rentable, seguro y potente: ECOmode, ECOdrive, VarioBase®Plus, VarioBallast®, Auto-Ballast, concepto de un solo motor y tablas de carga para el viento. La grúa móvil LTM 1300-6.2 seguirá todavía disponible como el modelo que ejerce de punto de partida de la gama de grúas con plumín abatible.

HVO as an alternative fuel at Liebherr

Cleaner drive concepts for vehicles and machines are becoming more important than ever in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO) play an important role at Liebherr. HVO is an alternative fuel which can now be used in the majority of the Liebherr construction machines, cranes and mining equipment in pure form or in addition to fossil diesel.

Modernisation and expansion – Schuch buys 15 new Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane and heavy haulage contractor Schuch is modernising and expanding its mobile crane fleet. With this in mind, the company, which has several outlets in the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar conurbations, has ordered 15 new mobile cranes from Liebherr with lifting capacities between 90 and 750 tonnes. The company is readying itself to face current and future challenges on the market by means of continuous new and replacement purchases as well as innovative crane technology. Schuch has already taken delivery of the first of these cranes with the delivery of the last ones being scheduled for the end of 2023.