Noticias y notas de prensa

Whitnell plant chooses Liebherr PR 736 G8 for versatile earthmoving operations

Family values and engineering excellence come together at Whitnell Plant, where father and son, Lionel and Matt Whitnell, continue a long-standing tradition of hands-on earthmoving expertise. Over decades in the industry, Lionel has built a reputation for skill and commitment, knowledge he now passes directly to Matt as they run the company together.

Wheel loaders in focus: 5 features that make the L 580 LogHandler XPower a timber professional

Timber handling requires power, precision and safety. Efficient processes are essential when feeding, debarking and sorting plants, as well as transporting and stacking round timber. Liebherr developed the L 580 LogHandler XPower - specifically for these tasks – a wheel loader that features specially designed lift arms, various grapple options and the highly efficient XPower travel drive.

Liebherr doubles maintenance interval to 1,000 operating hours

More efficiency, less downtime – 1,000 instead of 500 operating hours: Liebherr doubles the maintenance interval for its Generation 6 material handling machines. While the first two maintenance intervals remain at 500 and 1,000 operating hours respectively, Liebherr is introducing the new interval from the third maintenance onwards. This is made possible by various optimisations in conjunction with Liebherr original spare parts and Liebherr lubricants in the corresponding machines.

Wienerberger GmbH colabora con Liebherr y Nagel desde hace más de 40 años

La empresa alemana Wienerberger GmbH, especializada en la extracción de materias primas y en la fabricación de ladrillos de arcilla, colabora estrechamente con Liebherr y su partner local de ventas y servicio, Nagel desde 1984.. Esta larga colaboración está basada en la confianza mutua, en un servicio de calidad y en la continua mejora tecnológica de los productos.

Liebherr at MXGP Latvia 2025: Ensuring track excellence amid challenging conditions

The 2025 MXGP of Latvia, held on June 7–8 at the Zelta Zirgs Motocenter in Ķegums, presented a formidable challenge for riders and organizers alike. Persistent rainfall leading up to the event transformed the track into a demanding, muddy circuit. In this context, Liebherr's PR 716 crawler dozers played a crucial role in maintaining track integrity and ensuring a safe environment for competitors.

Two Liebherr excavators that differ through 55 years of mechanical development: a story about passion, technology and durability

Two crawler excavators came together on a construction site in Münsterland. Both are Liebherr machines, but there are 55 years of machine development between them. One is a Liebherr R 901 from 1968, weighing around 10 tonnes and with an angular design. It has been lovingly restored. The other: an ultra-modern Liebherr R 978 SME weighing over 80 tonnes with high-tech equipment, developed for the quarrying industry. The two exhibits share a common history.

Focus on winter service: 5 powerful Liebherr wheel loaders built for snow and ice

When harsh winter weather hits roads, pavements and industrial sites, you need machines you can rely on. Liebherr wheel loaders tackle a wide range of winter tasks – from clearing narrow paths and residential streets to keeping large yards and logistics hubs open.

Geiger + Schüle: más de 100 máquinas Liebherr con Nagel

Geiger + Schüle es una empresa familiar con sede en Ulm que lleva a cabo trabajos de construcción de carreteras y canales, así como otros proyectos de construcción. En esos campos de aplicación tan exigentes es necesario contar con fiabilidad, robustez y una disponibilidad total de la maquinaria: justo lo que caracteriza a las máquinas Liebherr.

S1 Vision: Smaller. Smarter. Self-balancing.

S1 Vision GmbH, an innovative spin-off of the Liebherr Group, is developing a brand new generation of autonomous, battery-powered transport solutions in the form of its S1 Vision. In this interview, CEO Altan Enginalev tells us how the prototype could revolutionise material transport in the fields of construction, mining, agriculture and logistics.

Steppe: calidad Liebherr al servicio de la obra con Nagel

Para la empresa Steppe Tief- und Straßenbau GmbH, la elección de Liebherr no es ninguna casualidad. Se trata de una decisión estratégica basada en criterios como, por ejemplo, máquinas de calidad intachable, un fabricante de fama internacional y la cercanía de un socio de confianza.

Granite mining in the Bavarian Forest: Liebherr’s 10,000th XPower wheel loader joins BERGER's fleet

A milestone machine in a fitting location: The 10,000th Liebherr XPower wheel loader is now hard at work in the Schlag granite quarry operated by BERGER Rohstoffe GmbH in Passau. The ceremonial handover took place in May 2025 at the Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen (Austria). This anniversary machine exemplifies innovation, efficiency and reliability of Liebherr wheel loaders. At its heart is the power-split travel drive, a standard feature on all XPower models.

Focus on wheel loaders: 6 unusual applications beyond the traditional construction site

Wheel loaders are a familiar sight on construction sites, in quarries or gravel pits. However, their range of applications is far more diverse than one might initially assume. Liebherr wheel loaders are in use across the globe – not only where construction, excavation or loading is taking place.

25 Liebherr machines for the Max Bögl Group

The Max Bögl Group relies on Liebherr: 25 earthmoving machines will be in use for Bögl in the future. Part of the major order includes 16 crawler excavators, which Max Bögl has taken over from the Beutlhauser Group as a Liebherr sales partner. In future, the Liebherr R 930, R 934, and R 926 Compact crawler excavators will be used together with five new A 924 wheeled excavators for earthworks on sections of the new Suedlink and SuedOstLink routes.

Liebherr expands digital integration with Unicontrol on G8 crawler dozer

Liebherr‘s Generation 8 crawler dozers can now be connected to Unicontrol machine control systems via Liebherr Unicontrol Easy Link. This integration enables contractors and equipment distributors to equip Liebherr dozers with blade mounted GPS/GNSS 3D control systems, combining Liebherr’s robust machine performance with Unicontrol’s intuitive, operator-friendly technology.

L. Walter & Sons Excavating optimiza sus procesos con la excavadora de cadenas Liebherr R 992

L. Walter & Sons Excavating es una empresa con sede en Ontario, alsur de Canadá, que actualmente opera una cantera de roca sólida en condiciones de trabajo muy exigentes, en áreas como la extracción de materiales pesados (con una densidad de 2,2 t/m³), bloques de gran tamaño y piedra abrasiva. La excavadora de cadenas R 992 está diseñada especialmente para entornos de trabajo difíciles. Para la empresa, la elección de este modelo ha sido una clara decisión estratégica.

Press kit: Pollutec 2025

All press releases Liebherr has published for Pollutec 2025.

Powerful and sustainable: Liebherr wheel loaders at Pollutec 2025

Liebherr is presenting a battery-electric stereoloader and a mid-sized wheel loader at Pollutec, the international trade fair for environmental technologies in Lyon (France). As the first electric wheel loader in the group, the L 507 E combines the demonstrable advantages of a Liebherr Stereoloader with a battery-electric drive design developed by Liebherr. The electric wheel loader has been available from Liebherr sales partners in several European countries since October 2023.

Liebherr presents the material handler LH 18 M Industry at Pollutec 2025

Liebherr is showcasing the LH 18 M Industry, the smallest handling machine in its portfolio, at Pollutec 2025. The LH 18 M Industry impresses with its robust and compact design, making it ideal for applications in the recycling sector. With the proven engine and hydraulic technology developed by Liebherr, the main focus is on fuel efficiency while increasing handling performance.