News and press releases

Pioneering work in the quarry: Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader

Together with STRABAG, Liebherr is taking important steps towards a decarbonised construction site. In a project that recently started at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, STRABAG is testing Liebherr’s large hydrogen-powered wheel loader over a period of two years. Energie Steiermark will supply green hydrogen for its own hydrogen filling station at the quarry. The L 566 H wheel loader is the world’s first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine.

A Challenging Application: Hollaus company puts Liebherr to the test in reservoir construction

Hollaus is an Austrian construction company renowned for its expertise founded on decades of experience and the application of the latest technology. The company equipment fleet is substantial and enables it to implement large, challenging construction projects in the Alpine region. Hollaus holds a pivotal role in the current construction project in the Austrian Zillertal: To underpin the viability of the ski resort, the company is constructing a reservoir, over 2,000 metres above sea level, which has a total usable holding capacity of 160,550 m³.

Press kit: MINExpo 2024

All press releases Liebherr has published for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 in Las Vegas (USA) – the biggest global event for the mining industry.

Liebherr presents its latest mining technology at MINExpo 2024

At this year’s MINExpo, Liebherr is presenting advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components and aerospace and transportation product segments. The company has made a number of product announcements during the exhibition, including the unveiling of its autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck, the new PR 776 Generation 8 dozer, and the expansion of its integrated technology portfolio, IoMine.

World premiere at MINExpo 2024: new Liebherr PR 776 Generation 8 crawler dozer

At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr presents its flagship mining dozer, the PR 776, in the 8th Generation in full spec for tough mining and quarry operations.

Innovative technologies: Liebherr at InnoTrans 2024

At the leading international trade fair for transport technology InnoTrans 2024, Liebherr will be presenting solutions from its product segments of transport technology and hydraulic excavators from September 24 to 27 in Berlin (Germany). The exhibits will be on display in the outdoor area, booth O/170. In addition to the products on display, Liebherr’s presentation will focus on sustainability and service.

“Just a bike trip away!”: an unusual journey to the Liebherr production sites in Europe

Loïc Flochlay, commercial manager at the Liebherr authorized dealer, SOMTP Bretagne and Alexandre Leroux, managing director of Liziard, a company based in the French Department of Finistère, realised an extraordinary idea last May. The two men travelled by bike from Quimper in the far west of Brittany across half of Europe to Vienna in eight days. They visited various Liebherr production sites on their 2,400 km trip. They christened their exciting project the Liebherr Europe Tour 2024.

High Efficiency and Power Output: Liebherr - Crawler Dozer PR 776

Which is why AMM, one of Spain’s leading construction companies, relies on Liebherr's advanced machines. The recent addition of two Liebherr PR 776 Crawler Dozers to the vehicle fleet are part of a conscious expansion of the company’s equipment portfolio, for cost-effective delivery of more demanding projects.

New Country Manager for Liebherr Earthmoving and Material Handling division in New Zealand

Effective from July 15, 2024, Charles Malcolm assumes the role of Country Manager for Liebherr Earthmoving and Material Handling division in New Zealand. In this new position, Charles will oversee sales, service, and parts operations for all Earthmoving and Material Handling activities in the country.

Your mining partner: Liebherr to present its new mining solutions at MINExpo 2024

From 24 to 26 September 2024, Liebherr will present advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components, and aerospace and transportation product segments at MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA.

Power trio at HEIS: Liebherr earthmoving machines at work

HEIS – Hargreaves-EWT Industrieservices GmbH – uses powerful earthmoving machinery from Liebherr for handling slag, soil stones and minerals. Alongside mining trucks and material handling excavators, XPower wheel loaders load material for crushers, screening plants and trucks. HEIS appreciates the fuel efficiency, reliability and clever maintenance concept of the robust machines.

The Liebherr R 992 crawler excavator: high performance and low emissions at CMSE

CMSE (Carrières & Matériaux Sud-Est) uses the R 992 crawler excavator to extract rocks at its quarry at Saint-Pons-de-Thomières (France). The company is the first customer in France to acquire a new-generation crawler excavator. This 94 tonne machine is specially equipped for extraction work. The improvements and technological innovations in the range guarantee performance and versatility on the ground.

Liebherr premiere: first large wheel loader with hydrogen engine and first hydrogen filling station in Salzburg

Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen celebrated two groundbreaking events: the presentation of the first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine and the opening of the first hydrogen filling station in the state of Salzburg.

Seven at one blow

The company Kurt Motz expands its fleet with seven new Liebherr machines. Six drilling rigs – one LB 25, two LB 30s, two LB 35s and one LB 45 – as well as one piling and drilling rig type LRB 23 will be delivered by the end of the year. Quality, customer service and digital solutions were decisive factors for the building professionals from Bavaria in choosing Liebherr - and have been for 65 years.

Sand kings: XPower wheel loaders and their smart machine concept are ideal for handling sand and gravel

For more than 20 years, Hülskens GmbH & Co. KG has been using powerful Liebherr machines for extracting and processing mineral raw materials. Eleven XPower wheel loaders perform part of the material handling on the site. Smart assistance systems ensure more effective work cycles and easier operation of the wheel loaders. In addition to the excellent machine quality, Hülskens appreciates Liebherr's outstanding service expertise and availability of spare parts.

Efficient machines for harsh conditions: XPower wheel loaders in the far north

GE Maskintjänst is a Swedish family-run company that carries out earthworks and construction work. The company has several Liebherr machines, which are used as service machines in loading and unloading areas, for material transport, for the removal of excavated material and for maintenance work. GE Maskintjänst appreciates the reliability and robustness of Liebherr machines in tough operating conditions – whether faced with extremely cold temperatures or heavy snow.

Efficiency in the mining industry: Eti Maden opts for Liebherr Crawler Dozers

The Turkish mining company Eti Maden drives the global boron industry forward with innovative machinery and advanced technology. At its Kirka mine in western Turkey, the renowned organisation uses a Liebherr PR 766 Crawler Dozer specially designed for tough mining operations. Head of Kirka mine operations Yalçın Sakarya highlights how the machine's hydrostatic drive drastically reduces fuel consumption and lengthens the engine's service life. Robust design and efficient operation make the PR 766 the ideal machine for heavy-duty mining operations.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr will be present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m². In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr will be exhibiting machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling. The new LH 40 M Port Elektro electric material handling machine will be celebrating its trade fair premiere in Germany, as well as the new GMM 35-5 multi-tine grapple. With the L 507 E and the L 566 XPower, Liebherr will be showing two representatives from its wheel loader portfolio. The Liebherr T 60-9s, T 41-7s and T 33-10s telescopic handlers will also be part of the exhibition appearance. In the area of digitalisation, Liebherr will be showing the LiXplore® camera monitor system.