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Press releases | 10/21/2021

Montejo erects wind turbines in Colombia using LR 1600/2-W

The first ever new crawler crane from the Liebherr plant in Ehingen has been sold to Colombia – Transportes Montejo ordered a LR 1600/2-W crawler crane with narrow track gear and a lifting capacity of 600 tonnes for erecting new wind turbines. The company specialises in power plants of all types. The main factors behind choosing the crane were its high lifting capacity, short lead time and the outstanding level of Liebherr after-sales service available in Colombia. Find out more

Press releases | 09/17/2021

More power in the Caribbean: Força strengthens crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1

The crane and heavy haulage company Força Diseño & Ingenieria SRL from the Dominican Republic has almost doubled its range of lifting power for crane work: a new addition to the fleet is an LTM 1400-7.1 with a maximum lifting capacity of 400 tonnes. Previously, the 220-tonne LTM 1220-5.2 was the company's most powerful crane. Força now operates one of the largest mobile cranes in the entire Caribbean. Find out more

Press releases | 09/16/2021

Powerful start: New crawler crane from Liebherr is here

Time for something new! With the LR 1700-1.0, the Liebherr factory in Ehingen is bringing a worthy successor to the successful LR 1600/2 and the result of its latest developments in innovative crawler crane technology onto the market. A highly efficient powerhouse is coming to construction sites. The first of these are two machines – delivered recently to the German crane companies Hofmann (Paderborn) and Wasel (Bergheim near Cologne). Find out more

Press releases | 08/05/2021

Time-tested concept – Max Bögl Group takes delivery of another Liebherr LTR 1220 telescopic crawler crane

The Max Bögl Group based in Sengenthal is convinced of the telescopic crawler crane concept. As a result of its good experience with Liebherr machines in the 100 and 220 tonne class, the Bavarian company has now purchased another LTR 1220. It particularly shows its strengths in the assembly of prefabricated concrete components. The crane’s short set-up time on site was another key point behind the decision. Find out more

Press releases | 08/02/2021

Liebherr in Ehingen switches to climate-neutral HVO fuel

From September 2021, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH will power its mobile and crawler cranes exclusively using pure HVO fuel. HVO fuels which comply with standard EN 15940 with a base of hydrated vegetable oils and other synthetic fuels produced using renewable energies can make a valuable contribution to reducing global emissions of greenhouse gases. All Liebherr engines up to the 560 KW power class are approved for operation with HVO. Find out more

Press releases | 06/29/2021

First job in the Netherlands – Sarens erects wind turbines using Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane

Global green and heavy haulage contractor Sarens, whose head office is in Wolvertem, Belgium, took delivery of a new LR 11000 crawler crane from Liebherr in the spring. For its first job, the new 1000 tonne crane was assembled at Oostpolder wind farm, which is currently being built to the south of the Dutch port of Eemshaven. Sarens received the order from there to erect Enercon E-136 EP5 wind turbines with a hub height of 155 metres. Find out more

Press releases | 06/15/2021

Fourth Liebherr crawler crane in a year – Al Faris takes delivery of LR 1500

Al Faris has increased its crawler crane portfolio by taking delivery of four Liebherr crawler cranes in just twelve months. The latest purchase by the Dubai-based crane contractor is an LR 1500. It follows LR 1400, LR 1600/2 and LR 1800-1.0 cranes. High lifting capacities with compact dimensions designed for economical transport were the main criteria behind the decision to buy the Liebherr 500 tonne crane. Find out more

Press releases | 05/20/2021

Structural Unlimited‘s LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane provided high lifting capabilities for construction of the new CHKD Mental Healthcare facility parking garage

Structural Unlimited, LLC was subcontracted to install pre-cast double tee’s and wall panels to erect a parking garage for the new Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) mental healthcare facility located in Norfolk, Virginia. Find out more

Press releases | 05/12/2021

“The future for the crane industry is emission free”

With the unplugged series Liebherr recently launched the world’s first battery-powered crawler cranes. Only hours before the official unveiling in December 2020, the very first LR 1250.1 unplugged had its premiere at a jobsite in Oslo. Customer Kynningsrud Nordic Crane AS was using the crane for lifting operations to build a new sports centre. But the story with the first customer begins even before the crane was ever planned. Find out more

Press releases | 04/29/2021

ESTA Awards: LR 1250.1 unplugged wins

The ESTA Awards are the highest distinction for the crane and heavy-lift industry. This year, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH won the award in the category “Innovation Manufacturer”. The LR 1250.1 unplugged - the world’s first battery-powered crawler crane was submitted. Due to the current situation the awards took place as an online event last week. Find out more

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