Liebherr has unveiled its latest crawler crane with the slogan ‘Game changer for tomorrow’s energy’ – the LR 12500-1.0 with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes supplements the portfolio below the LR 13000. The design of the Continue reading “Liebherr adds “game changer” large crawler crane to portfolio”
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Liebherr presents new mid-sized wheel loader series
New Liebherr mobile crane features electric motor
The new LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane from Liebherr comes with an electric motor in addition to its conventional internal combustion engine. This enables crane movements to be powered electrically as an option. The new Continue reading “New Liebherr mobile crane features electric motor”
Liebherr presents new compact loader series
Liebherr has announced the overhaul of its compact loaders – first debuted in 2013 – and expanded the series with the L 504 model. Continue reading “Liebherr presents new compact loader series”
Liebherr crawler excavator R 960 SME conquers the world market
According to Liebherr, the R 960 SME is more than a 50-tonne powerhouse, it is a true 60-tonne crawler excavator.
- Excavator is now available worldwide
- Leading in Europe since 2012 Continue reading “Liebherr crawler excavator R 960 SME conquers the world market”
Liebherr-Australia opens new branch in Kalgoorlie
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- Liebherr-Australia will open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in January 2022
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Liebherr will present latest innovations at MINExpo
Liebherr is gearing up to showcase its new mining solutions portfolio at the world’s largest mining trade show, MINExpo International 2021, in Las Vegas this September. New developments and announcements will be Continue reading “Liebherr will present latest innovations at MINExpo”
Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck
- Class-leading payload with 305 tonnes capacity
- Proven design based on the Liebherr T 284, which has gained more than 20 million operating hours in the field
- Perfect match with Liebherr mining excavators R 9800 and R 9600 Continue reading “Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck”
650t flagship for Flossdorf
German crane rental and heavy haulage company Dietmar Flossdorf has taken delivery of a 650 tonne Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 All Terrain crane to replace its 500 tonne LTM 1500-8.1 purchased in 2017. Continue reading “650t flagship for Flossdorf”
Liebherr unveils compact one-man taxi crane
Liebherr has unveiled its new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane, the smallest in its mobile construction crane family. The new machine was developed as a response to market demands for a small, compact and agile mobile construction crane that is fast and flexible in operation. Continue reading “Liebherr unveils compact one-man taxi crane”
Wheeled loaders: Staying safe around industry giants
How advanced technologies are lowering the safety risks for loader operators and site workers

In 2019, before the coronavirus, European sales of wheeled loaders with buckets over 1.0m3 hit a record high, according to specialist market research and forecasting company, Off-Highway Research (OHR). Continue reading “Wheeled loaders: Staying safe around industry giants”
These are the top 10 leaders in construction vehicles
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These are the top 10 leaders in construction vehicles
Because of the rigor and repetition inherent in construction work, this industry is highly suitable for the application of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Continue reading “These are the top 10 leaders in construction vehicles”
Liebherr reports steady demand in construction
The Liebherr Group is expecting a decline in sales of between 10% and 15% in 2020, due in part to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but the global equipment manufacturer remains optimistic for the remainder of the year as they experience steady demand in the construction and mining sectors. Continue reading “Liebherr reports steady demand in construction”
VIDEO: Liebherr presents new generation of articulated dump trucks
Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH has unveiled the first representative of a new generation of articulated dump trucks. The TA 230 Litronic has been redeveloped from scratch based on comprehensive market and customer analyses.
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Excavators: A closer look at bigger diggers

Machines built to move large amounts of heavy materials can still be both refined and intelligent…
It’s fair to say that compact excavators have received the lion’s share of press attention in recent years – largely due to the sudden proliferation of zero- Continue reading “Excavators: A closer look at bigger diggers”
Liebherr launches 150 tonne mobile crane
Liebherr launched the LTM 1150-5.3 on 20 October 2020As a 150 tonner, the new LTM 1150-5.3 wheeled mobile telescopic crane joins the Liebherr range above the also-new 120 tonne capacity LTM 1120-4.1 introduced in April 2020.
In the range immediately above the latest model is the now 180 tonne capacity LTM 1160-5.2. The new LTM 1150-5.3 replaces the 130 tonne capacity LTM 1130-5.1 of Continue reading “Liebherr launches 150 tonne mobile crane”
Liebherr updates demolition range with R 940 excavator
The Liebherr-France SAS development and production site has launched a new demolition crawler excavator for the global market.

The R 940 Demolition is the successor to the R 944 C and joins a product range that already includes the R 950 Demolition and the R 960 Demolition.
Liebherr, whose French operation is based in Colmar in the east of the country, has more than 50 years experience developing and producing demolition excavators.
Like other products in the range, the R 940 Demolition features Continue reading “Liebherr updates demolition range with R 940 excavator”
2019 top 10 crane manufacturers
With a combined figure of $27.851 billion, 2019 saw the revenue of the top 20 largest crane manufacturers in the world rise 12.5% – up over US$3 billion compared to 2018’s total ranking $24.832 billion.
Figures used in the ICm20, which were published in November 2019, are from the calendar year 2018 or the 12 month financial year to 31 March 2019 (further details below).
World’s first electric drilling rig on site
The world’s first electric drilling rig, engineered and manufactured by German firm Liebherr, has completed its first ever job on a customer site.

The rig, designed to be 100% electric and produce zero emissions on site, has been operating Continue reading “World’s first electric drilling rig on site”
Wheeled loaders: Loads of potential
According to data specialist Off-Highway Research, the global market for wheeled loaders reached almost 200,000 unit sales last year. Though these machines may move the Earth, the pace at which they are evolving is moving at different speeds around the world, as different markets have distinct requirements.

Japanese manufacturer Hitachi is a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that has seen different trends in customer demand from region to region, and often country to country. Continue reading “Wheeled loaders: Loads of potential”