RentalYard Liebherr Blog Archive

    Liebherr Debuts L 504 Compact Wheel Loader, Introduces Updates To L 506 & L 508
    Posted On: January 13, 2022
    The L 506 and L 508 have been updated with the L 504’s redesigned cab, which has additional glass that reaches clear down into the foot well, for greater operational visibility. ...
    Liebherr Launches Its Time-Tested R 960 SME Quarry Excavator On The Global Market
    Posted On: December 23, 2021
    Available in versions compliant with emissions standards of up to EU Stage V, the R 960 SME is optimal for loading dump trucks in the 33- to 50-ton range. ...
    Liebherr Delivers First LTC 1050-3.1 Compact Cranes With Rope-Pull Boom Mechanism
    Posted On: November 24, 2021
    A couple of contractors approached Liebherr at the bauma trade show in 2019, asking the manufacturer to develop a version of its 50-ton LTC 1050-3.1 telescopic boom truck crane with a rope-pull boom. ...
    Liebherr Delivers LR 1600/2 Crawler Crane To Honduran Renewable Power Provider CMI Energia
    Posted On: November 15, 2021
    “With this type of crane, we can react quickly and efficiently to the maintenance needs of our assets in the region,” says CMI Energia CEO Jay Gallegos. ...
    Last Liebherr LR 1600/2 Crawler Crane Leaves Factory; LR 1700-1.0 Ready To Take Over
    Posted On: November 4, 2021
    The manufacturer sold 223 LR 1600/2s, designed with wind turbine installation in mind, since the crane’s first delivery in 2008. ...
    Liebherr LR 1600/2-W Crawler Crane Busy Erecting Wind Turbines For Transportes Montejo In Colombia
    Posted On: October 26, 2021
    Impressive load charts, short lead time to delivery, and local service and support were all factors in the company’s decision to buy a Liebherr. ...
    Liebherr’s New 6.6-Ton MK 73-3.1 Works In Tight Spaces In The Netherlands
    Posted On: October 15, 2021
    The compact mobile construction unit has five steering modes and a turning radius of just 31.7 feet; it offers support widths of 18.9 and 23 ft, as well as a half-sided support option for confined spaces. ...
    Liebherr 125 K Set Up On 3rd Floor To Complete Construction Of 8-Story Residential Building
    Posted On: October 12, 2021
    The 125 K is the largest of Liebherr’s K-series tower cranes, with a lift capacity of 17,630 pounds; the heaviest lift for this project is around 8,818 lbs. ...
    Viktor Baumann Expands Range Of Services With Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted On: October 5, 2021
    “With its 217-foot telescopic boom, the LTM 1150-5.3 has a very long mast with good lifting capacity values, yet is also very compact,” says Viktor Baumann Managing Director Sabine Baumann-Duvenbeck. ...
    Dominican Republic Civil Engineering Company Nearly Doubles Lifting Capacity With Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1
    Posted On: September 24, 2021
    The new all-terrain crane is one of several cranes Força Diseño & Ingenieria SRL has acquired from Liebherr in the past year, including two LTM 1130-5.1s, an LTM 1200-5.1, and an LTM 1220-5.2. ...
    SAB Expands Quarry Fleet With Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders & R 945 G8 Crawler Excavator
    Posted On: September 24, 2021
    The quarrying firm has run more than 50 Liebherr machines in its operations since its founding in 1985. ...
    Liebherr’s New LR 1700-1.0 Crawler Crane Debuts On A German Wind Turbine Project
    Posted On: September 23, 2021
    The new 770-ton lattice boom crawler crane offers more lifting power in a package the size of its predecessor, the LR 1600/2; it’s also well-suited to wind farm work, as it can operate in winds up to 30 mph. ...
    Liebherr Unveils 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump With Quiet, Efficient New Powerbloc Drive Unit
    Posted On: September 22, 2021
    The robust, quiet Powerbloc pump drive unit boasts fully integrated hydraulic switches and measuring components, getting rid of several hoses and other elements used in traditional designs. ...
    Liebherr To Showcase Rough-Terrain Crane, Excavators, New Technology Portfolio & More At MINExpo International 2021
    Posted On: July 22, 2021
    The equipment company will also show off its new D98-series engines that will used in the production of Liebherr heavy equipment going forward. ...
    Liebherr Introduces 11-Ton 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top ‘Tough One’ Crane
    Posted On: July 8, 2021
    Liebherr Introduces 11-Ton 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top ‘Tough One’ Crane ...
    Liebherr Mobile Cranes Provide Versatility & Safety For Argentinian Contractor
    Posted On: June 24, 2021
    The heavy haulage and heavy hoisting specialist recently purchased three new Liebherr mobile cranes, including two five-axle LTM cranes (the LTM 1230 5.1 and 1250 5.1) and the four-axle LTM 1120-4.1. ...
    Liebherr Touts New 336-Ton T 274 Mining Truck’s Class-Leading Payload & Adaptability To Extreme Conditions
    Posted On: June 3, 2021
    Built with the same frame and many components as the 400-ton T 284 mining truck, the new 336-t T 274 builds on a proven design and can equip the Liebherr Trolley Assist System for reduced diesel consumption and CO2 emissions. ...
    Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX Crawler Crane’s Long Reach & Lift Capacity Key To Erecting Parking Garage For New Mental Healthcare Facility
    Posted On: June 1, 2021
    Structural Unlimited selected the 330-ton (300-metric-ton) Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX to set concrete wall panels in place for each level of the new parking structure. ...
    Liebherr Announces 50-Ton LTR 1040 Telescopic Crawler Crane, Lighter Version Of 66-Ton LTR 1060
    Posted On: May 17, 2021
    Liebherr says the 50-t telescopic crawler crane is ideal for assembling prefabricated components, auxiliary tasks on wind turbine sites, energy sector work, and infrastructure construction. ...
    Liebherr Addresses Need For 33-Ton & Under Excavators With New R 928 G8
    Posted On: April 27, 2021
    Developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS, the latest G8 crawler excavator has an operating weight of 32.6 tons, which positions it between the R 926 G8 and R 930 G8 models. ...
    Liebherr Debuts New R 976-E & R 980 SME-E Zero-Emission Electric Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: April 20, 2021
    The manufacturer says the 100-ton R 976-E and 110-t R 980 SME-E come in backhoe and shovel versions and produce very little noise in addition to emitting zero greenhouse gas. ...
    Liebherr Introduces New MK 73-3.1 Compact Mobile Construction Crane
    Posted On: April 5, 2021
    The compact three-axle tower crane is designed for short-deployment applications, including those in space-constrained urban worksites. ...
    Steil Group Adds Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 Mobile Crane To Fleet Based On Impressive Performance
    Posted On: March 26, 2021
    Liebherr says it’s the most powerful all-terrain crane with the longest telescopic boom on four axles. ...
    Liebherr Ups The Power On L 550 & L 556 XPower Wheel Loaders For The Waste Disposal Market
    Posted On: March 8, 2021
    The recent updates give the loaders better tipping load, breakout force, and horsepower ratings. ...
    Brazil’s Darcy Pacheco Group Acquires A New 600-Ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted On: February 24, 2021
    The cargo-handling company says it’s receiving increasing demand for the LTM’s lifting capacity class, and when it was time to buy, the machine and Liebherr’s delivery time sealed the deal. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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