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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 | 06/11/2021

Liebherr fast-erecting crane on the island of Mainau

A Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane is being used to ensure the fastest possible rebuilding of a collapsed heritage wall on the island of Mainau. From the outset, special emphasis has been placed on ensuring that the island’s tourism trade won’t be affected. Find out more

Press releases | 06/10/2021

Darcy Pacheco erects monumental statue of Christ using two Liebherr LTM 1220 5.2 mobile cranes

The largest statue on the country is currently being erected in Encantado, a town with a population of 22,000 located 145 kilometres north west of the regional capital of Porto Alegre. At a height of 43 metres, it will be five metres higher than the famous statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro. Crane and heavy haulage contractor Darcy Pacheco used two Liebherr LTM 1220-5.2 mobile cranes to erect the monument. 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 | 05/19/2021

First Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane in Spain delivered to Grúas Ibarrondo

Crane and heavy haulage contractor Grúas y Transportes Ibarrondo S.A. has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane in Spain. The high performance and flexibility of the new Liebherr 8-axle crane persuaded the company based in Bilbao to place an order for one at the Bauma 2019 in Munich. A prototype of the crane was unveiled there and presented as the successor to the LTM 1500-8.1, the best-selling large crane of all time. The first LTM 1650-8.1 units have now been delivered worldwide. 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 | 05/11/2021

Liebherr adds LTR 1040 to its telescopic crawler crane series

Liebherr has followed the wishes of its customers and in future will be able to deliver a lightweight version of its 60 tonne LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane in the form of the LTR 1040. As many projects and tenders call for telescopic crawler cranes in the 40 tonne class, Liebherr has extended its telescopic crawler crane portfolio downwards. Contractors can upgrade the LTR 1040 to make it into an LTR 1060 retrospectively if required. Find out more

Press releases | 05/04/2021

Modernization: Crane Maier takes over Liebherr mobile crane LTM 1070-4.2

Kran-Maier GmbH & Co. KG from Landshut has modernised its crane fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile crane. The Bavarian crane rental company is replacing an older 60-tonne telescopic crane with the new 70-tonner. State-of-the-art technology was an important criterion in the decision. 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

Press releases | 04/28/2021

Large crane offensive: Hüffermann expands fleet with Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH continues to expand its crane fleet upwards and enters the 1,000-tonne crawler crane class: In March, Liebherr delivered an LTM 1450-8.1 and an LR 1750/2, followed by an LTM 1650-8.1 and an LR 11000 in the middle of the year. Hüffermann will take delivery of a total of 20 cranes from Liebherr this year. The package also includes the new Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 and LTM 1150-5.3 units. Find out more

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