Following three years of construction and relocation, the new hydraulic cylinder facility of Liebherr-Components Kirchdorf GmbH is now operational in Oberopfingen, Germany. The facility has been expanded by three halls and two administration buildings, adding around 46,000 m2. The project allowed the company to also consolidate its mechanical manufacturing operations on site in Oberopfingen. Fluid […]
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A Segway-like concept for material haulage
In addition to the thousands of new and proven machines on display at this year’s bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich, models and prototypes for next-generation equipment were also a point of focus. For example, on display this year at Liebherr’s InnovationLab was a new concept for hauling material, the S1 Vision. The novel hauler mimics […]
Autonomous driving system wins innovation award
The International bauma Innovation Award honors cutting-edge technology developments related to construction and mining machinery and processes. The show organizers award the prize to research and development teams from companies and universities around the world that are bringing practical leading technology to market readiness while focusing on resources, the environment and people. Winner of the […]
Liebherr to highlight its newest cylinders at bauma, with lightweight, sustainable designs
Liebherr’s next-generation hydraulic cylinders are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, smart, high-performance machinery. The new, innovative hydraulic cylinders deliver peak efficiency, while reducing environmental impact, and offer a forward-thinking solution for industries that strive to meet both performance and sustainability goals, the company said in a press release. With a team of […]
Hydraulic crawler crane makes and preserve space exploration history
An LR 1750/2 hydraulic crawler crane lifted the Endeavor space shuttle orbiter into launch position at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Preserving humanity’s accomplishments keeps a record of our existence and our exploration of the vast unknown. The Endeavor space shuttle orbiter, which flew 25 missions from 1992 to 2011, was one such […]
Drilling “unplugged”
Liebherr has expanded its portfolio of piling and drilling machines for deep foundation applications with the LB 30 “unplugged” drilling rig. The battery-powered drive concept offers the same performance as the conventional diesel version and with the advantage of zero emissions. While the diesel LB 30 is powered by a Liebherr D936 StageV/Tier4f engine rated […]
Liebherr expands axial-piston offerings
At this year’s IFPE 2023 show, Liebherr Components presented its expanded line of axial piston pumps — including two new pumps with nine nominal sizes. To keep pace with ever-increasing demands for availability and durability, the new size 550 cc was developed in close cooperation with customers for use under extreme working conditions, according to […]
Liebherr’s hybrid cylinders for lightweight construction
Lightweight construction is considered an important trend and driver as OEMs strive to make off-road machinery more efficient and productive. It’s also becoming more significant in many stationary applications. In mobile equipment, for example, weight savings can increase operating speeds, allow for larger attachments and booms, and raise payloads. And, of course, it often reduces […]
Sustainable machine designs top Bauma innovations
While many compact machines boast all-electric systems, several prototype designs feature alternative options to power larger, heavier-duty equipment. At Bauma this past October, most mobile machinery makers touted new or prototype designs that feature low-carbon, sustainable systems. Electrification was a hot topic as it has been, but all-electric designs were mostly limited to compact machinery. […]
Force measurement within hydraulic cylinders
Classic hydraulic cylinders equipped with force-sensing elements allow precise and dynamic measurement of static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads. Indirect force-measurement via strain offers a smart alternative, according to engineers at Liebherr Components, Nussbaumen, Switzerland. Increasingly, mobile and industrial equipment manufacturers are focusing on sensor solutions and their efficient use in hydraulic cylinders. One […]
