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“Expectations were high” – new LB Series in operation

The company Kurt Motz Baubetriebsgesellschaft GmbH in Illertissen (Germany) decided on 5 machines from Liebherr’s brand new series of drilling rigs. Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH recently handed over the key for the LB 45, which is already successfully operating on its first jobsite.

Extraordinary project – Liebherr 5-axle crane floated to site on a barge

It was not the job but accessing the site which posed a major challenge to crane contractor Movitram Grúas in Colombia. An LTM 1220-5.2 was required in the mountainous, forested coffee region to install a bridge. Movitram Grúas did everything it could possibly do to get the crane to the remote site. This included the Liebherr 220 tonne crane undergoing an eight kilometre river voyage on a barge on the Rio Cauca. Movitram Grúas S.A.S. based in Pereira, Dosquebradas, Risaralda, Colombia, provides integrated solutions for hoisting and transport work in the coffee region of Colombia.

Space limited in Downtown Milan: Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 convinces with Y-guying

Being involved in supporting activities for the redevelopment project of a skyscraper complex in downton Milan, Italy, Casella Autogrù choose their Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane to place air conditioning units on the rooftop of a 63 m skyscraper. Crane operator Claudio Lozza lifted the 12.5 t weights carefully with a radius of 45 m under a bit of time pressure, as the road traffic had to be cut off for all the activities period in the sprawling city center.

Liebherr heavy-duty crane loads monopiles

Successful project completion: The new TCC 78000 heavy-duty gantry crane from Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH loaded 72 foundation piles for Denmark's largest wind farm between May and September 2020.

Fleet modernised – LENZ-KRAN takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane

Crane and heavy haulage contractor LENZ-KRAN from Bremerhaven has modernised its fleet with a new Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane. The 110 tonne crane is one of the latest crane models in Liebherr’s LTM product series. Its main features are its high lifting capacities and a long telescopic boom combined with good mobility and flexibility.

Liebherr’s domestic appliances division publishes its third Corporate Responsibility Report

As a family business operating around the world, Liebherr has a great responsibility towards society and the environment. On 102 pages, the 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report documents the responsible and sustainable action of the domestic appliances division.

BKL takes delivery of the very first LTM 1650-8.1 in Germany

BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH has added a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 to its fleet of mobile cranes. The company took delivery of the first crane of this type in Germany at the beginning of November. The main criterion for BKL was the high lifting capacity of the new 8-axle mobile crane.

Manufacturing of Liebherr Heavy Lift Crane 150000-3000 for Alfa Lift reaches key milestone

Inside the large industry halls of the Liebherr manufacturing site in Rostock, a noteworthy wedding took place for the new Heavy Lift Crane (HLC) 150000-3000, which marked the latest key milestone in its construction. The mechanical connection between the lower slewing column and the machinery frame was successfully realized to create the lower slewing unit of the HLC.

Modernisation – two new Liebherr mobile cranes for Würzburger Kranverleih

Würzburger Kranverleih und Bergungsdienst GmbH took delivery of two new Liebherr mobile cranes in October. The family-run company will be using the LTM 1030-2.1 and LTM 1110-5.1 to modernise its fleet, 80 percent of which is made up of Liebherr cranes.

World premiere: Liebherr presents the new generation of articulated dump trucks

Yesterday evening Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH unveiled the first representative of the new generation of articulated dump trucks within the framework of a digital product presentation. The TA 230 Litronic has been redeveloped from scratch on the basis of comprehensive market and customer analyses, designed with state-of-the-art technical implements and tested to the limits in extensive test phases according to the highest quality standards. The result: An excellent product with a new design, which represents maximum quality and reliability, impresses in terms of performance and efficiency and at the same time provides the utmost comfort.

Liebherr Receives Award for Outstanding Performance in the ARJ21 Aircraft Program

Liebherr was awarded a recognition by COMAC for its air management system of the ARJ21 aircraft program.

Liebherr restores a 60-year-old wheel loader prototype: The LSL 1500

Almost 60 years after its début, Liebherr has restored one of the first wheel loader prototypes from the corporate group’s early years: the LSL 1500. This specimen is the oldest preserved Liebherr wheel loader in existence. Liebherr has invested about 650 working hours in the restoration of the vintage loader which is now used as an exhibition piece in the Liebherr Bischofshofen factory.

One hoist instead of three – new boom system on the LR 11000 delivers greater efficiency

The Nordex Delta 4000 wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 149 metres is the latest generation onshore system in the four to five megawatts power class. In the past, three hoists were required to install the generator at its hub height of 108 metres – the nacelle, drivetrain and hub were hoisted separately and assembled at the top of the tower. American crane specialist Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes has now demonstrated that the work can be carried out more quickly, more easily and more economically – with one hoist rather than three.

Save the date: Digital world premiere of the new articulated dump truck

Liebherr will unveil the new articulated dump truck to the public on 29th October 2020. Be there at the live digital product presentation!

Family outing: Four Liebherr K series cranes support bridge construction project

Great teamwork by four Liebherr K series tower cranes in the centre of the Emsland region in North West Germany: two 81 K.1 and two 53 K cranes are currently being used for concrete work and formwork transport purposes during the construction of a bridge measuring over 200 metres in length.

Closing the gap – Schlamann takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane

Schlamann-Autokrane GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane. The northern German crane contractor based at Marklohe near Nienburg will use the 60 tonne crane to replace an LTM 1045-3.1 and upgrade its fleet in the class between 50 and 90 tonnes.

Increased hoist height and radius – Liebherr unveils a jewel for any crane fleet with the LTM 1150-5.3

After manufacturing around 1500 units, Liebherr has now unveiled the successor to its successful LTM 1130-5.1 – the LTM 1150-5.3. With a maximum lifting capacity of 150 tonnes and a 66 metre telescopic boom, it is also the perfect addition to Liebherr’s crane range below the 180 tonne LTM 1160-5.2. The 10 percent longer telescopic boom compared to its predecessor will hoist on average 15 percent higher loads with both maximum and part ballast. And with this in mind, the Liebherr engineers have produced a minor miracle – the new crane has the same low gross weight as its predecessor. With an axle load of twelve tonnes, the crane can carry nine tonnes of ballast on public roads.

Mammoet takes delivery of first ever Liebherr LTM 1650- 8.1 mobile crane

The first ever LTM 1650-8.1 left the Liebherr plant in Ehingen with a black and red livery. It is going to Dutch global crane and heavy haulage contractor, Mammoet.