News and press releases

Canadian crane service provider expands its fleet – new LTM 1160-5.2 for DeSantis

DeSantis Crane Service Inc. is adding a Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane to its fleet. The Canadian crane service provider will use the 180-tonne crane primarily for lifting prefabricated concrete parts and air conditioning systems. The scope of delivery includes lattice extensions that enable the crane to reach a maximum lifting height of 92 metres.

Crane becomes a Christmas locomotive

Technology meets Christmas magic: The employees of our customer Cutting Edge Consulting Inc. (CEC) delighted visitors at the 2024 Santa Claus Parade in Kamloops, Canada, with a unique combination of festive spirit and technical sophistication.

Two new 8-axle mobile cranes from Liebherr for Turkish crane rental company Aydıntaş

Aydıntaş Vinc İşleri A.Ş. has added two LTM 1450-8.1 mobile cranes to its fleet. With a fixed lattice jib and luffing jib, the new cranes achieve lifting heights of up to 132 metres and will be deployed in wind farms, among other places.

More power: Kurth Autokrane takes delivery of Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1 truck mounted telescopic crane

Kurth Autokrane has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1. The 60-tonne truck mounted telescopic crane replaces a 15-year-old LTF 1045-4.1 in the fleet of the company from Blankenheim in North Rhine-Westphalia. The higher load capacity and good experience with the predecessor tipped the scales in favour of the 60-tonner on series trucks.

Cranes by the dozen: Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH takes delivery of an LTM 1100-5.3

As the company’s twelfth mobile crane, the LTM 1100-5.3 not only enhances the capabilities of Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbH’s Liebherr crane fleet but also marks the introduction of the new LICCON3 control to their operations. The new five-axle crane immediately proved its worth on its first assignment near Halberstadt.

New Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 Mobile Crane goes to Auto Kurz

Auto Kurz GmbH has taken delivery of a new LTM 1070-4.2 mobile crane from Liebherr. It replaces a five-year-old LTM 1090-4.2 in the crane fleet of the company from North Hesse. The Liebherr 70-tonner is a proven crane with innovative mobile crane technology. The renowned Liebherr service, quality and value retention were important criteria in the decision.

Investment in innovation: Aguado purchases narrow-track LR 1700-1.0W crawler crane

The Aguado Group has taken delivery of a Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W. With the new narrow-track crawler crane, the Spanish company is expanding and modernising its high-performance machine pool. The 700-tonne lattice boom crane meets customers' growing requirements and offers them innovative technical solutions. The LR 1700-1.0W offers versatility, economical transport, high load capacities and a state-of-the-art variable boom system.

Four Giants go for Windpower: BMS Heavy Cranes assembles offshore wind turbines in Esbjerg

Everything is relative. While the popular Liebherr LR 1750/2 crawler crane is often the all-rounder on wind power construction land-based sites, Lars Thomsen, Onsite Project Manager at BMS Heavy Cranes uses it for smaller jobs at the site in Esbjerg, Denmark. The 35-strong BMS Heavy Cranes team in Esbjerg is currently performing a major order: The assembly of 106 wind turbine towers for a gigantic new offshore wind power park near Borkum. Work began in December 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2024. Thomsen's preferred hoists in Esbjerg are three Liebherr LR 11350 high performance crawler cranes in SDB configuration with 132 Meter main boom and 42 Meter Derrick.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH converts to HVO fuel

Since August 2024, the Liebherr factory in Nenzing, Austria, has switched to HVO fuel for the machines it produces. The big advantage in using this instead of fossil diesel is that it is largely CO2 neutral. The company is thus making an important contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The HVO fuel is now also being used in the factory’s supply chain.

Customer demonstration featuring the Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane impresses visitors in Saudi Arabia

At the end of October, around 30 visitors came together at the premises of Saudi Liebherr Company in Dammam to experience an exclusive demonstration of the MK 140 mobile construction crane. The event was organised by Saudi Liebherr Company in collaboration with ACT Group Co., a leading provider of crane services in Saudi Arabia. ACT invited customers from the petrochemical industry to the event to give them a first-hand look at the benefits of this innovative crane concept.

90 metre telescopic boom: Weise strengthens its crane fleet with LTM 1300-6.3

Schwerlast Weise GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane. The 300-tonne crane strengthens the fleet of the Thuringian crane and logistics company, which will be celebrating its 35th anniversary next year. An important decision criterion was the 6-axle mobile crane's 90-metre telescopic boom, which enables the assembly of construction cranes and electricity pylons without lattice jibs, for example.

Support for Lewandowska: A new Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom mobile crane is going to Poland

The delivery of the new Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom mobile crane, which has been on the market since the first half of 2024, has begun. The Polish company Lewandowska is one of the first customers to receive the new machine, thereby expanding its extensive crane portfolio. The high performance of the LG 1800- 1.0 and good experience with its predecessor were the deciding factors.

ESEASA takes delivery of the first LR 1700-1.0W narrow-track crawler crane in Latin America

The Mexican crane and heavy haulage company ESEASA has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W. It is the first crane of this type in Latin America. In addition to the narrow travel gear, which mainly offers advantages in wind farms, ESEASA has also ordered the wide standard travel gear. The crane also comes with a variety of boom configurations, providing maximum flexibility and making it ideal for use in industrial applications as well.

New addition to the Baldini Group: Second 110-tonne crane with LICCON3 control in Italy

Italian customer Baldini Group has expanded its fleet with an LTM 1110-5.2. Liebherr has thus delivered the second 110-tonne mobile crane with LICCON3 control in Italy.

New flagship: Richi replaces 350-tonne crane with new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

The Swiss company Richi AG, based in Weiningen, has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane, which replaces an older model of the same type in its fleet. Modern technology, efficiency and extensive experience with the LTM 1350-6.1 convinced the Swiss company to invest in this model once again.

First in the fleet: Grúas Pirineos invests in a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

For Grúas Pirineos, the purchase of its first Liebherr mobile crane, the LTM 1650-8.1, marks a true milestone in the company’s short history. Thanks to this new acquisition, it can now offer a comprehensive range of services to its customers. The Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 will be primarily used by Grúas Pirineos in the wind energy, industrial and construction sectors.

Wind power learns to swim: France’s first floating offshore wind farm

The latest story in the Group Magazine shows how the first floating offshore wind farm in France was built off the coast of Marseille. The ‘Provence Grand Large’ project comprises three 8.4 MW wind turbines on floating platforms anchored 17 kilometres off the coast. The use of the Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane was crucial for the installation.

Closing the gap: Wertz-Autokrane takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane

Wertz Autokrane GmbH & Co. Transport KG has taken delivery of a new LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane. It complements the fleet of the traditional Aachen-based company with a load capacity of between 90 and 150 tonnes. The ability to operate the 5-axle mobile crane with a total weight of 48 tonnes and the advantages of the new Liebherr LICCON3 crane control system were important decision criteria.