Liebherr Showcases Quarrying and Mining Technologies at steinexpo

Liebherr will present eight machines and systems for material handling, earthmoving, mining and site electrification at steinexpo 2026 in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany.  www.liebherr.com Liebherr will showcase equipment for quarrying, mining and construction-material operations at steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2 to 5 September 2026 in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. The exhibits cover material transport, loading, dozing, electric excavation and mobile energy storage, alongside digital assistance and alternative drive technologies. Equipment for Material Transport and Loading The TA 230 Litronic articulated dump truck is designed for off-road material transport in quarries and mining operations. The 30-tonne-class machine provides a payload of up to 28 tonnes and a body capacity of up to 18.10 m³. Its 360 PS engine is combined with permanent 6x6 all-wheel drive, automatic differential locking and axle suspension to maintain traction on uneven terrain and inclines. A standard weighing system supports payload monitoring, while optional wear-protection measures are available for abrasive operating conditions. Liebherr will also demonstrate the L 580 XPower wheel loader. Its drivetrain continuously combines hydrostatic and mechanical power transmission, allowing the machine to adapt between loading cycles and longer travel operations. Integrated weighing and Truck Payload Assist functions support controlled bucket filling and material loading. Assisted Dozing and Grading Two Generation 8 crawler dozers will demonstrate the use of digital assistance in earthmoving operations. The 40-tonne PR 756 G8 Litronic uses an electronically controlled hydrostatic travel drive and will operate during live demonstrations. The Liebherr Operator Assistance System provides functions including Free Grade, Definition Grade and 3D Grade. These functions support fine grading and the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional terrain profiles. The smaller PR 726 G8 Litronic will be displayed at the company's stand, targeting grading and material-pushing applications. Electric Excavation and Site Energy Storage For mining operations, Liebherr will exhibit the 130-tonne R 9150 E grid-connected electric excavator. Derived from the R 9150 platform, the machine replaces the diesel powertrain with an electric drive while retaining the digging and lifting requirements of large-scale excavation. Grid-connected operation eliminates local exhaust emissions from the excavator itself and can reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions when supplied with renewable electricity. The electric architecture also contains fewer drivetrain components than a comparable diesel configuration, reducing associated maintenance requirements. Supporting electrified machinery is the Liduro Power Port 600 mobile energy storage system. Its 564 kWh battery capacity can supply or fast-charge hybrid and fully electric mobile and stationary equipment where available grid capacity is insufficient. AC and DC connections are integrated into a transportable 10-foot-container format. Alternative Drives and Digital Systems Liebherr's Technology Pavilion will cover several approaches to reducing fuel consumption and emissions in quarrying and mining equipment. These range from combustion engines using hydrotreated vegetable oil to hydrogen-based and electric drive systems. The company will also demonstrate machine assistance, operating systems, digital services and fleet-management technologies intended to improve equipment utilisation and operational control. A T 60-9s telescopic handler will additionally be used during stand construction before becoming part of the exhibition display. Liebherr will present eight exhibits in total at its approximately 1,000 m² stand A27, including a previously undisclosed machine scheduled for its first public presentation at the event. Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI. www.liebherr.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing