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Buy new and used Liebherr construction machinery, cranes and material-handling equipment – a wide selection of excavators, wheel loaders and reach stackers directly from specialist dealers. Here you’ll find Liebherr crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, wheel loaders and track loaders, cranes and reach stackers for container handling – each listing includes the year of manufacture, operating hours, operating weight and specifications. Supplied by Bontebok Trading from the Netherlands, Hinrichs Flurfördergeräte and OCCAMAT from France; stock changes regularly. This page features machinery from Liebherr’s construction and material-handling range – not refrigeration and freezer units from the same group of companies.

Liebherr at a glance

Hans Liebherr founded Hans Liebherr Maschinenfabrik in Kirchdorf an der Iller (Upper Swabia) in 1949. The first product was the TK 10 mobile tower crane, which could be transported and erected quickly. In 1954, the L 300 – Europe’s first hydraulic excavator – went into series production. This was followed by factories abroad and new business divisions: in 1960, the first Austrian factory in Bischofshofen, now the group’s centre of excellence for wheel loaders; in 1961, the plant in Colmar, Alsace, where Liebherr continues to manufacture crawler excavators to this day; in 1969, the Ehingen plant for mobile and crawler cranes. Mobile excavators and material-handling machines continue to be manufactured at the company’s founding site in Kirchdorf.

The group is wholly owned by the Liebherr family; the parent company is Liebherr-International AG in Bulle (Switzerland). The group comprises more than 130 companies. In 2025, Liebherr generated a turnover of around 14.8 billion euros and employed just under 56,000 people. Of this, around 9.3 billion euros was attributable to construction machinery and mining – earthmoving, material handling, specialist civil engineering, mobile and tower cranes, and concrete technology. Added to this are marine cranes, aviation and transport technology, components and domestic appliances.

The Liebherr portfolio – new and used

The overview shows the equipment groups with the current model ranges and the models that are most frequently traded second-hand. You can see which machines are currently on offer in the listings on this page.

Machine typeCurrent model ranges (new)Frequently traded second-handHere at
Crawler excavatorsR 914 Compact, R 920 Compact, Generation 8 from R 922 to R 945 (22–45 t), larger models, demolition and mining excavators up to R 9800R 926, R 924, R 944, older models from R 900 to R 954Crawler excavators
Wheeled excavatorsA 909 Compact, A 911 Compact, A 918, A 920, A 924, A 922 Rail and A 924 Rail road-rail excavatorsA 900, A 914, A 918, A 904Mobile excavators
Material-handling machinesLH series on wheels or tracks, 22–220 t, some electrically poweredLH models in various sizesMobile excavators, specialised machines
Wheel loaders (compact, stereo loaders)L 507–L 518 Stereo, L 507 E (battery-powered)L 506, L 507, L 508, L 509, L 514Wheel loaders
Wheel loaders (medium and large)L 526–L 546, XPower L 550–L 586L 566, L 580, L 556, L 550, L 538, older L 522, L 542Wheel loaders
Dozer and loader tracks, pipe layersPR dozer tracks, LR loader tracks, pipe-layers (Austrian factory)Older crawler loaders such as the LR 631 and bulldozersSpecial-purpose machines, wheel loaders
Articulated dumpersTA 230 Litronic (since 2020)–Dumpers
Telescopic handlersTelescopic loader series manufactured in Austria–Telescopic handlers
Mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranesLTM mobile cranes, LR crawler cranes (Ehingen), tower cranesLTM 1030-2.1, LTM 1040-2.1, LTM 1070-4.2, LTM 1090-4.2Cranes
Reach stackersLRS 545 as a container, intermodal and timber handling machine (27–35 t in the second row)LRS 545, LRS 645Reach stackers

What the Liebherr model designation reveals

The letters indicate the machine type: R stands for crawler excavators, A for wheeled excavators, LH for material handlers, L for wheel loaders, PR for bulldozers, TA for articulated dumpers, LTM for mobile cranes and LRS for reach stackers. Be careful with LR: This is the name used for both crawler loaders (e.g. LR 631) and crawler cranes (four-digit models, e.g. LR 1300). For excavators, the last two digits roughly indicate the weight class – an R 926 weighs around 26 to 36 t depending on its equipment, whilst mobile excavators range from the A 909 Compact at around 10 t up to the 27 t class. Older excavators also feature generation letters (B, C) or the suffix ‘Litronic’, whilst current crawler excavators bear the designation ‘Generation 8’. For wheel loaders, the number increases with size; the L 550 to L 586 are the XPower models with a power-split drive system. For mobile cranes, the number following the ‘1’ indicates the maximum lifting capacity in tonnes, and the digit after the hyphen indicates the number of axles: an LTM 1090-4.2 can lift up to 90 t and has four axles.

TypeSpecificationsTypical application
R 924 / R 926Crawler excavator, R 926: 26–36 t, 150 kWEarthworks, excavation pits, sewer construction
R 944Large crawler excavator (predecessor to the 8th generation)Mass excavation, quarrying, demolition
A 900 / A 904Older-generation mobile excavatorsRoad and sewer construction, local authorities
A 914 / A 918Mid-range mobile excavatorsUrban civil engineering, tiltrotator applications
L 507 / L 509 StereoStereo loaders, tipping load 3.75–6.55 t (L 507–L 518)Municipal depots, winter maintenance, gardening and landscaping
L 550 / L 556L 550 XPower: 18.6–20.6 t, 163 kWGravel, recycling, timber
L 566 / L 580Large wheel loaders, now known as XPowerGravel plant, quarry, handling
LTM 1090-4.2Mobile crane, 90 t, 4 axles, 60 m telescopic boomCrane hire, assembly
LRS 545Reach stacker, 27–35 t in second rowContainer terminal, intermodal, timber handling

Our category guide ‘Buying second-hand wheel loaders’ shows which wheel loader size is suitable for which application.

What we look for in a used Liebherr

Drive system on wheel loaders: Smaller and medium-sized Liebherr wheel loaders feature a hydrostatic drive, whilst the XPower models combine a hydrostatic drive with a continuously variable mechanical drive. Check for smooth acceleration, braking performance and leaks from pumps and engines; on articulated loaders, also check the articulation joint and steered rear axle.

Undercarriage, pins and slewing ring on excavators: track links, idler rollers and track shoes on crawler excavators; axles, oscillating axle lock and tyres on wheeled excavators. Check for play in the boom, stick and bucket pins and on the slewing ring; a quick-change coupler or tiltrotator increases the value.

Generation and electronics: There are often several generations within the same basic model – an A 904 from the 1990s and an A 918 from the current range have little in common. Check the year of manufacture, serial number and Litronic control system against the advert, and have the fault memory read out.

Cranes and reach stackers: Here, the crane logbook or inspection log, periodic inspections, the condition of the telescopic boom, cables and spreaders, as well as the operating hours of the upper and lower carriages are important. For mobile cranes, also check the axles, suspension and registration documents.

Liebherr with us: dealers and stock

Bontebok Trading from the Netherlands supplies the majority of our Liebherr stock: used wheel loaders, crawler loaders and crawler excavators. Hinrichs Flurfördergeräte offers Liebherr reach stackers for container and intermodal handling, whilst OCCAMAT supplies used Liebherr wheel loaders from France. You can find comparable machines under Komatsu, Volvo and Hitachi; reach stackers are also available under Kalmar.

Frequently asked questions about Liebherr construction machinery

What do R, A and L stand for at Liebherr?

R stands for crawler excavators, A for wheeled excavators, and L for wheel loaders. In addition, LH stands for material handlers, PR for bulldozers, LTM for mobile cranes and LRS for reachstackers. For excavators, the last two digits roughly indicate the weight class; for example, the R 926 is in the class starting at around 26 tonnes.

What is a Liebherr stereo loader?

The compact wheel loaders L 507 to L 518 combine articulated steering with a steered rear axle. According to Liebherr, this results in a turning circle that is around 20 per cent smaller than that of comparable wheel loaders, and the machine remains stable when turning – a feature popular with building yards and winter maintenance services.

What does XPower mean in Liebherr wheel loaders?

XPower is the power-split drive system used in the large L 550 to L 586 wheel loaders. It combines hydrostatic and mechanical drive and adjusts the ratio continuously: hydrostatic for short loading cycles, mechanical for long distances and gradients.

Which Liebherr machines are most commonly traded on the second-hand market?

On the major second-hand portals, the L 566, L 580 and L 556 wheel loaders, the R 926, R 924 and R 944 crawler excavators, and the A 900, A 914 and A 918 are among the most common models. As for cranes, the most popular are the LTM mobile cranes in the 30 to 100 t classes.

Where are Liebherr construction machines manufactured?

Crawler excavators are manufactured in Colmar (France), mobile excavators and material handlers in Kirchdorf an der Iller, wheel loaders in Bischofshofen (Austria), and mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen. Bulldozers, loader tractors and telescopic handlers are also manufactured in Austria.

Who owns Liebherr?

The group remains entirely family-owned to this day. The parent company is Liebherr-International AG in Bulle, Switzerland; the group comprises more than 130 companies and generated a turnover of around 14.8 billion euros in 2025.

How many operating hours are acceptable for a second-hand Liebherr?

Provided there is evidence of proper maintenance, 8,000 to 12,000 hours are not considered a deal-breaker for excavators and wheel loaders of this size. More important than the figure are the undercarriage, pin clearance, drive system and hydraulics – and whether maintenance records are available.

Can I lease a Liebherr machine or finance it via hire purchase?

For many listings – both new and used – you can submit a non-binding leasing or hire-purchase enquiry directly. You can discuss the terms with the dealer or their finance partner; the purchase and payment are handled directly between you and the seller.

An overview of all machine types: Construction machinery · Related products: Attachments, cranes, reach stackers

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