Themed ‘Hands on the future’, Liebherr’s booth at bauma will span roughly 14,000 sq m, featuring 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.
From the earthmoving product segment, the new T 38-7s telescopic handler will make its world debut, setting new benchmarks in the class up to 4.2 t. Plus, Liebherr marks its entry into the 8-m class with the new T 48-8s model.
The concrete technology product segment will introduce its new construction series Mobilmix. The largest variant with a 4 cu m 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 cement for every cubic metre of concrete.
Digital technologies
At the InnovationLab, visitors will have the chance to try out pioneering technological concepts first-hand, whether on-screen or through interactive installations spanning numerous product segments.
A self-driving machine, semi-automated lifts and fully digitally controlled products will also be available at Liebherr’s booth. The technological foundation for this is laid by digitalisation, which will come under spotlight at bauma.
There will be a particular focus on the aspects of intelligent machine controls, assistance systems and (semi) autonomous processes, especially since they improve the communication between man and machine as well as between machine and machine.
For the tower crane product segment, visitors will be able to see the K series fast-erecting crane with its improved performance level, modern controls and new operating system.
The mobile and crawler cranes product segment will display seven mobile cranes with new driver-assistance systems, such as the blind spot information system (BSIS) and the moving off information system (MOIS).
The IoMine for the mining industry increases the safety and productivity levels of operations in the mine, reducing machine failure rates through real-time monitoring and, in turn, extending the machine’s service life for customers.
The components product segment will be presenting its Energy Planner, 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.
In addition, Liebherr will be running 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 showcased to the wider public for the first time. The autonomous solution, currently at an advanced stage of development, facilitates completely driverless operation.
Visitors can also discover how Liebherr is revolutionising the working day on the construction site with the Liebherr Remote Control System (LiReCon) for crawler dozers: the new PR 776 G8 70-t crawler dozer can be controlled remotely for greater flexibility, rendering inaccessible areas of operation accessible.
Another highlight is Liebherr Connect, 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.
The LTM 1120-4.2 mobile crane with LICCON3 control that is on display at bauma, for instance, will be 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.
Sustainable solutions
Liebherr’s battery-driven and autonomous T 264 mining truck is the fruition of many years of collaboration between Liebherr and its Australian customer and partner Fortescue in the fields of mining autonomy and zero emissions development. Following MINExpo in September 2024, the technology will be presented to a large, international audience beyond the mining industry for the first time 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 is unveiling the 300-t 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 is demonstrating 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.
Last but not least, Liebherr will showcase its large hydrogen wheel loader prototype. Together with its partners, the group is developing innovative solutions for mobile refuelling and a reliable supply of green hydrogen.
The scope of alternative drive technologies that Liebherr is exploring is very broad, 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 – some of which are on show at bauma.
Booth: FM.809-810 / FM.812-813 / A4.326 / B5.439 / C1.425 / FOE.ICM.308
