News et communiqués de presse

Une grue compacte Liebherr pour la Corse – CNC Levage réceptionne une LTC 1050-3.1

L’entreprise de grues corse CNC Levage a réceptionné une nouvelle grue compacte LTC 1050-3.1 Liebherr en novembre. Elle vient remplacer une LTC 1045-3.1, que l’entreprise avait acquise en 2011, en vue de compléter son parc pour les travaux dans des conditions d’intervention particulièrement exiguës.

UpLoad 01/2020: First issue of the mobile and crawler crane video magazine online

Available from now on, the first issue of the video magazine UpLoad contains interesting topics and terrific job reports of mobile and crawler cranes all over the world.

A new flagship – Wille supplements its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1450 8.1 mobile crane

North Germany-based crane and heavy haulage contractor Wille Krane GmbH has expanded its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane. The new 450-tonne crane will replace an LTM 1350-6.1 and is now the largest crane in the company's fleet. The 85 metre telescopic boom, fast set-up and high flexibility in use were major criteria behind the decision to purchase the Liebherr mobile crane.

When its all about height – Albrecht Autokran purchases LTM 1060-3.1

The main selling points were lifting capacity, range and manoeuvrability – Albrecht Autokran GbR based in Etting, Bavaria, has decided to buy a Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane. Its 48 metre telescopic boom enables the crane to be more economical for jobs requiring great hoist heights.

Journey into the eternal ice

14,400 kilometres, 53 days and 4 different ships: it took a few strokes of logistical genius to transport a mobile crane to its destination on Earth’s southernmost continent. This is how it all began.

Economical, cost-effective addition to all-terrain crane fleet – Steil’s new LTF 1060-4.1

The Steil Kranarbeiten Group based in Trier has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1 telescopic truck-mounted crane. The 60-tonne crane with a 4-axle truck chassis is a cost-effective addition to the crane fleet. It will particularly be used for crane work which involves lengthy journeys to the site.

Big clean-up in the reactor: Liebherr's MK 140 mobile construction crane proves to be an all-rounder

From setting up the site at the reactor to lifting in environmental service employees, to the (dis)assembly of diverse scaffolding, the MK 140 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane has been in constant operation at a chemical plant. In the German city of Stade, a reactor was shut down, cleaned, serviced and overhauled.

The largest mobile crane in Finland – Helaakoski adds used Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane to its fleet

Finnish crane and transport contractor J. Helaakoski Oy has significantly extended its range of services upwards by purchasing a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1. Previously a 500-tonne machine was the company's most powerful crane. Helaakoski decided to buy a used crane straight from the manufacturer Liebherr. The LTM 1750-9.1 is now also the most powerful mobile crane in Finland.

Scholl takes delivery of new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane

Karl Scholl GmbH from Heidelberg took delivery of an LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane at the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen during November. The 5-axle LTM 1230-5.1 delivers greater mobility due to it being much easier to obtain road licences for it. The 230-tonne crane will also upgrade the company’s fleet due to its variable boom system comprising a 75 metre telescopic boom and a 39 metre infinitely adjustable luffing jib as well as innovations such as VarioBase® and VarioBallast®.

L’entreprise de levage Suisse, Gyger Levage augmente son parc machine avec deux nouvelles grues mobiles Liebherr

L‘entreprise de levage Suisse, Gyger Levage a réceptionné deux nouvelles grues mobiles Liebherr. Une LTM 1040-2.1 qui complète sa flotte de grues dans le segment de capacité de levage d’entrée de gamme et une LTM 1450-8.1 avec une capacité de levage maximum de 450 tonnes qui élargie son parc machine dans le haut du segment.

Liebherr mobile cranes able to comply with the stringent Euro VI c emissions standard in realistic driving conditions

The fact that even large vehicles such as the 5-axle LTM 1160-5.2 with a road weight of 60 tonnes from Liebherr can meet the high Onroad Euro VI c standard has been proved recently by the Swabian crane manufacturer in a series of tests conducted in conjunction with TÜV NORD and the engineering partner IAV.

Liebherr cranes erect prototype of the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world

A few weeks ago, the prototype of what is currently the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world was erected in the Dutch port of Rotterdam. The gondola of the wind turbine, which measures an overall 207 metres in height, has a net weight of 675 tonnes. It was the heaviest load for the two Liebherr crawler cranes used for the job. In a tandem hoist, the two LR 11350 cranes managed a gross load of 780 tonnes and placed the massive component onto the 150 metre tower for the gigantic turbine.

Liebherr mobile cranes in South Korea – new facility opens and crane premiere

Liebherr will deliver 25 new mobile cranes this year to South Korea, more units than ever before. The Asian country has also developed into a major market for MK mobile construction cranes. Liebherr opened a new training and service centre there in September to meet the growing demand for after-sales service.

Liebherr mobile cranes in South Korea – new facility opens and crane premiere

Liebherr will deliver 25 new mobile cranes this year to South Korea, more units than ever before. The Asian country has also developed into a major market for MK mobile construction cranes. Liebherr opened a new training and service centre there in September to meet the growing demand for after-sales service.

Liebherr mobile construction crane part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation project

In the summer of this year, the MK 88 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane, supplied by Krandienst Kunze e.K., was used to give one of Dresden’s most famous city centre building a new lease of light: the roof of the Semper Gallery received new glass panes.

Haslach takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile crane

Crane contractor Haslach GmbH, based in the Allgäu region, has taken delivery of a new LTM 1130-5.1. The Liebherr 130 tonne crane is the fourth of this model which the company from Wertach has bought over the last few years.

Liebherr mobile cranes able to comply with the stringent Euro VI c emissions standard in realistic driving conditions

The fact that even large vehicles such as the 5-axle LTM 1160-5.2 with a road weight of 60 tonnes from Liebherr can meet the high Onroad Euro VI c standard has been proved recently by the Swabian crane manufacturer in a series of tests conducted in conjunction with TÜV NORD and the engineering partner IAV.

Egyptian crane contractor buys used Liebherr LR 1400/2 crawler crane

Egyptian heavy haulage and crane contractor, The Specialized Contracting Company CRANES, based in Cairo, has one of the largest fleets of mobile and crawler cranes in the region. It recently bought a used LR 1400/2 crawler crane direct from manufacturer Liebherr. The 400-tonne crawler crane has already proven its worth after completing its first few jobs.