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Liebherr Cranes & Heavy Equipment — Engineering Without Compromise

Tower cranes to 800t capacity, crawler cranes, all-terrain mobile cranes, hydraulic excavators, and mining trucks — precision-engineered in Switzerland, deployed across 130 countries.

Liebherr mobile crane
12,000+Units Delivered Annually
130Countries Served
75+Years of Engineering
24/7Global Technical Support

Comprehensive Equipment for Every Lifting & Earthmoving Challenge

From precision tower cranes to 400t mining trucks — each machine is a product of seven decades of Swiss engineering discipline.

Liebherr tower crane
Tower Cranes
Jib length up to 80m · 8t–24t tip load
Liebherr crawler crane
Crawler Cranes
100t–3,000t capacity · Modular boom
Liebherr excavator
Hydraulic Excavators
20t–800t class · Mining & construction
Liebherr mining truck
Mining Trucks
100t–400t payload · Electric drive

Deployed Across Every Sector

High-rise construction

High-Rise Construction

Tower cranes with jib lengths up to 80m and tip loads to 24t for complex urban projects

Mining operations

Mining & Quarry

800t excavators and 400t haul trucks for large-scale open-pit mineral extraction

Wind energy installation

Wind Energy

Purpose-built crawler cranes for nacelle and blade installation at 150m+ hub heights

Port operations

Port & Maritime

Ship-to-shore cranes, RTGs, and harbour mobile cranes for container terminal operations

Oil and gas construction

Oil & Gas

Heavy-lift mobile and crawler cranes for refinery turnarounds and offshore module installation

Bridge construction

Infrastructure

Bridge segment erection, tunnel portal construction, and dam projects worldwide

Equipment Performance in Demanding Conditions

Wind Energy Installation

Liebherr all-terrain cranes are deployed for wind turbine nacelle installations across Northern Europe. Typical lift cycle times for nacelle installation at 100m hub height range from 4 to 6 hours depending on site wind conditions. The all-terrain chassis allows self-propelled travel between turbine locations, eliminating the need for low-loader transport on sites with suitable access roads.

Application: Onshore wind farm construction, 2-5 MW class turbines
High-Altitude Mining

Liebherr R 9800 mining excavators operate at copper and gold mining sites at elevations above 4,000m in the Andes. The machines are configured with high-altitude engine packages that compensate for reduced air density. The hydraulic system maintains rated breakout force of 2,303 kN across an ambient temperature range of -25°C to +45°C.

Application: Open-pit copper mining, 50,000+ tonne daily output class
Critical Path Heavy Lift

The LR 13000 crawler crane, with a maximum lifting capacity of 3,000 tonnes, is engineered for single-piece installation of refinery columns, reactor vessels, and offshore modules. Each lift is preceded by a 3D simulation covering load path, ground bearing pressure, and crane stability at every boom angle. Factory-supervised rigging and certified Appointed Person supervision are provided as standard for loads exceeding 80% of rated capacity.

Application: Petrochemical plant turnarounds, modular construction

Crane & Equipment Selection

Crane selection is determined by four interdependent variables: the weight of the heaviest load (including rigging below the hook), the required lifting radius, the required lifting height, and any wind/environmental constraints. Our engineering team performs a detailed lift study using 3D modelling software that accounts for ground bearing pressure, crane stability, and proximity hazards. We recommend engaging our lift planning team at the project feasibility stage — before committing to a crane type — to optimise both safety margins and rental cost.

All-terrain (AT) cranes are road-legal, self-propelled machines that travel between sites on their own wheels, eliminating the cost and time of low-loader transport. They are ideal for jobs requiring frequent repositioning. Crawler cranes travel on tracks and must be transported in sections by low-loader but offer superior ground pressure distribution and unlimited slewing capacity under load. For heavy lifts in a fixed position (power plant modules, bridge segments), crawler cranes are preferred. For urban and infrastructure work with multiple short-duration lifts, all-terrain cranes are typically more cost-effective.

Yes. Our Engineering Services division provides comprehensive lift planning: 3D lift simulations, ground bearing pressure analysis, rigging design, lift procedure development, and method statement preparation. For critical lifts (defined as loads exceeding 80% of crane capacity, lifts over live process equipment, or tandem lifts), we deploy a Liebherr Appointed Person to supervise the lift on site. These services are available as part of a crane hire package or as standalone engineering consultancy.

Every Lift Begins with the Right Engineering

Submit your project parameters and our engineering team will provide crane selection, lift study, and a detailed technical quotation — backed by 75 years of lifting experience.

  • 3D lift simulation and method statement
  • Ground bearing pressure analysis included
  • Response from a chartered engineer within 48 hours

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