Würzburger Kranverleih und Bergungsdienst GmbH took delivery of two new Liebherr mobile cranes in October. The family-run company will be using the LTM 1030-2.1 and LTM 1110-5.1 to modernise its fleet, 80 percent of which is made up of Liebherr cranes. The new LTM 1110-5.1 will replace an ageing 100 tonne crane. Company owner Ibrahim […]
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Jan
Jan
Yesterday evening Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH unveiled the first representative of the new generation of articulated dump trucks within the framework of a digital product presentation. The TA 230 Litronic has been redeveloped from scratch on the basis of comprehensive market and customer analyses, designed with state-of-the-art technical implements and tested to the limits in extensive test […]
02
Jan
Jan
60,000 m² production area, 2,700 elements to be lifted, 20,000 m² ceiling systems – with the new construction of the VGP Park in Munich, Karl Bachl GmbH & Co. KG was awarded the contract for a challenging large-scale project. On an area of almost 700,000 m², almost 400,000 m² of logistics, production and office space […]
02
Jan
Jan
For three generations, the family company ADAM Frères has specialized in the extraction, distribution and transport of aggregates and public works. The company is based in the Aube region and extracts raw materials near the Seine – recently with a 40 t SENNEBOGEN 640 E duty cyle crane, delivered by sales and service partner SYGMAT. […]
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A 60-year-old wheel loader prototype restored to its former glory
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Dec
Dec
Almost 60 years after its début, Liebherr has restored one of the first wheel loader prototypes from the corporate group’s early years: the LSL 1500. This specimen is the oldest preserved Liebherr wheel loader in existence. Liebherr has invested about 650 working hours in the restoration of the vintage loader which is now used as […]
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Dec
Dec
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has launched a custom lifting beam for applications where a crane cannot be positioned over a load due to limited travel or obstructions. The manufacturer’s auto-leveler technology is a standout feature. Caldwell was initially approached by an automotive manufacturer that had a requirement to lift a load during […]
30
Dec
Dec
Great teamwork by four Liebherr K series tower cranes in the centre of the Emsland region in North West Germany: two 81 K.1 and two 53 K cranes are currently being used for concrete work and formwork transport purposes during the construction of a bridge measuring over 200 metres in length. To facilitate management of a […]
30
Dec
Dec
Schlamann-Autokrane GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane. The northern German crane contractor based at Marklohe near Nienburg will use the 60 tonne crane to replace an LTM 1045-3.1 and upgrade its fleet in the class between 50 and 90 tonnes. Managing Director Torsten Schlamann travelled to the Liebherr production […]
07
Dec
Dec
After manufacturing around 1500 units, Liebherr has now unveiled the successor to its successful LTM 1130-5.1 – the LTM 1150-5.3. With a maximum lifting capacity of 150 tonnes and a 66 metre telescopic boom, it is also the perfect addition to Liebherr’s crane range below the 180 tonne LTM 1160-5.2. The 10 percent longer telescopic […]
05
Dec
Dec
The first ever LTM 1650-8.1 left the Liebherr plant in Ehingen with a black and red livery. It is going to Dutch global crane and heavy haulage contractor, Mammoet. After all the prototype tests were successfully concluded, deliveries of the crane will now start. Liebherr unveiled the successor to the legendary LTM 1500-8.1 at the […]