Liebherr has displayed more than 70 future-focused exhibits from the product segments of earthmoving machinery, material handling technology, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, concrete technology and components under the theme “Hands on the future”.
Liebherr innovations were on display in a booth area stretching some 14,000 m2, or in other words more than two football pitches, showcasing over 70Â exhibits alongside a variety of technologies and solutions.
A whole host of new products awaits visitors to the booth
The earthmoving product segment proudly presents the world premiere of the T 38-7s – the new generation 6 of the telescopic handler. Plus, Liebherr marks its entry into the 8-metre class with the new T 48-8s, a strategic addition to its portfolio in the industry segment.
In the outdoor area, Liebherr’s concrete technology product segment has provided a first look at its new construction series, Mobilmix. The largest variant with a 4 m³ twin-shaft mixer will have its premiere at Bauma. This modular construction system gives customers more freedom in plant configuration, as well as shorter delivery times, faster assembly and high parts availability. Improvements in drive technology cut energy consumption by up to 30 % and also increase the weighing accuracy, allowing for a saving of up to 8 kg of cement for every cubic metre of concrete.
Liebherr’s Innovation Lab
The central focus of the Group’s technologies can be found in the InnovationLab in the outdoor area, booth 810. Visitors had the chance to try out pioneering technological concepts first-hand, whether on-screen or through interactive installations spanning numerous product segments. Inside the InnovationLab, Liebherr is showcasing, for instance, the development and implementation of object identification by machines fitted with the necessary camera systems and sensors. These are the prerequisites to make advanced assistance systems, autonomous machine operations and predictive maintenance a real possibility.
In its role as a technology partner, Liebherr has presented efficient yet environmentally responsible products and solutions from the fields of digitalisation and drive technology, some of which are already in operation today.
“Digitalisation is one of the most significant areas of activity of our time. Though it may often seem abstract and technology-oriented, it is always centred around people and real added value. Our goal is to establish practical benefits that extend beyond value chains. That’s why we design machines and solutions in ways that best fulfil the needs of our customers and partners in the long term.”
says Marcel Flir, Head of Digital Business and Strategy at Liebherr.
Efficiency, safety, and reliability: Liebherr pushes machine autonomy as a central element of digitalization
At Bauma, there was a particular focus on intelligent machine controls, assistance systems, and (semi-)autonomous processes. This, in turn, benefits customers, for instance by reducing the machine’s energy consumption and its downtime, while also placing another spotlight on customer focus and requirements.
Modern assistance systems and (semi-)autonomous functions increase both safety and efficiency on the construction site. For the tower crane product segment, the exhibition gave visitors the opportunity to see the K series fast-erecting crane with its improved performance level, modern controls and new operating system. The four cranes feature new, intelligent Liebherr operator-assistance systems. Smart functions, such as the swing-free lifting of the load without the use of a diagonal pull, increase safety for those on-site and reduce the likelihood of damage to delicate components. Plus, when combined with semi-automated lifts, they also add convenience for the operator. From the mobile and crawler cranes product segment, Liebherr has displayed seven mobile cranes with new driver-assistance systems, such as the blind spot information system (BSIS) and the moving off information system (MOIS).
Liebherr has also presented further digital solutions at Bauma from the mining product segment: IoMine for the mining industry, which reduces machine failure rates through real-time monitoring and, in turn, extends the machine’s service life for customers. To this end, modern technology brings together the Internet of Things, data analysis and automation to create an intelligent and networked mining environment.
In addition, digital solutions facilitate the collection of relevant machine data and process data. This analysis and evaluation ensure that machine operations and machine maintenance based on cutting-edge technologies can be predicted with more precision and planned more effectively. The components product segment has also presented its Energy Planner at Bauma. This is a browser-based software for planning every aspect of a construction site’s power and energy requirements. For every construction phase, the innovative tool calculates the energy requirements and charging phases of the specific machines, which can be adapted in the app depending on consumption.
World premiere of the autonomous working wheel loader
Liebherr run a live demonstration of an autonomous working wheel loader in the outdoor area. The basis for this is the in-house developed autonomous driving system called ‘Liebherr Autonomous Operations’, which is being presented to the wider public for the first time. The autonomous solution facilitates completely driverless operation.
Bauma visitors also discovered how Liebherr is revolutionizing the working day on the construction site with the Liebherr Remote Control System (LiReCon) for crawler dozers: the new PR 776 G8 70-tonne crawler dozer can be controlled remotely for even more flexibility, rendering inaccessible areas of operation accessible.
Controlling machines with intelligent networking
To cover the individual requirements of the customers, the Group is developing digital solutions that are tailored to the machines. Liebherr Connect is an intelligent interconnection between machines and systems, serving as a connectivity solution that not only facilitates time and cost savings but also makes machines and systems safer and easier to operate. With Liebherr Connect, the Group proudly presents a connectivity solution for virtually every product segment. It provides access to digital solutions and services, as well as extensive machine data and process data. This connects Liebherr machines with numerous products and applications that Liebherr makes available in the MyLiebherr customer portal, mobile apps and cloud applications. The LTM 1120-4.2 mobile crane with LICCON3 control that was on display at Bauma is, for instance, set up for telematics and fleet management as standard and, when combined with Liebherr Connect, enables crane operators to view and evaluate all relevant data via the MyLiebherr customer portal in future.
Differentiated drive solutions: the first Liebherr hydrogen-powered wheel loader
Liebherr is focusing its development work on more than just the potential to cut CO2Â emissions, with another three pillars also serving as determining factors; namely, the technological maturity of alternative drive options, the infrastructure and the costs of the energy sources. Depending on the type of machine, the project and the work environment in question, the optimal drive has a decisive influence on the efficiency of the work operation.
The battery-driven and autonomous T 264 mining truck, for instance, is the fruition of many years of collaboration between Liebherr and Australian customer and partner Fortescue in the fields of mining autonomy and zero emissions development. Following MINExpo in September 2024, the revolutionary technology was presented at Bauma. The mining truck is equipped with the Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS), jointly developed by the two companies. Within the AHS is an energy management system that coordinates the stationary charging processes for the mining truck and ensures that the charger is fully utilised. Another example of new drive technologies is the LR 1300.2 SX crawler crane. Liebherr has unveiled the 300-tonne crawler crane model for the first time as a battery-driven unplugged version with the benefits of ‘zero emissions’. The crane is powered by a 438 kW electric motor, and its 392-kWh battery can deliver up to 13 hours operation on a single charge, depending on the application.
With the new version of the Liduro Power Port (LPO) mobile energy storage system from series 100 and the prototype of a stationary energy storage system LPO 600, the components product segment demonstrates the opportunities for a zero local emissions energy supply for construction sites, coupled with electric machinery. The LPO 600 mobile charging station has a gross energy content of 564 kWh and can provide sufficient energy for large machines or fleets, even in terrains without the relevant infrastructure.
A real highlight from the field of hydrogen technology is the first prototype of a Liebherr large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine. According to extensive studies on the subject, hydrogen is a highly suitable carbon-neutral alternative for powering large vehicles that are difficult to power with electricity. Liebherr presented the prototype in the outdoor area. Together with its partners, the company is developing innovative solutions for mobile refuelling and a reliable supply of green hydrogen.
Liebherr has explored alternative drive technologies, including not only battery-operated and mains-operated electric solutions, but also alternative fuels, such as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) as well as hydrogen or ammonia-based drives.
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