The investment of £20 million will see a sizeable increase in its Generation 8 excavator fleet, with various models ranging from 22 up to 70 tonnes, Generation 8 dozers, T A230 ADT’s, wheeled loaders and material handlers. Additionally, some new models do not currently feature on the fleet – namely the A 914, L H18 and R 938.
Joe Palmer, general manager of Rental & Used Equipment at Liebherr GB, said: "This £20 million investment reflects Liebherr Rental’s commitment to provide our customers, both current and future, with a modern fleet designed to meet their every need. The new-look fleet will feature several new models to increase our already extensive offering of world-class Liebherr machinery.”
Tracked Excavators
The tracked excavator fleet will be expanded by adding the R 938 (40 tonne) model as well as increasing the number of R 922, R 930, R 934, R 945, R 956 and R 966 models. Machines from Generation 8 R 922 to R 945 will all be delivered Leica GPS ready as the relationship between Liebherr and Leica Geosystems continues to flourish. These machines are ideal for civil engineering and earthmoving projects, with both the R 938 & R 945 also suitable for quarrying work. An A 914 compact has also been ordered, which will undoubtedly appeal for roadworks and civils.
Dozers
Yet more Generation 8 PR 726, PR 736, PR 746, PR 756 & PR 766 bulldozers have been ordered as the number of dozers on the Liebherr Rental fleet are significantly ramped up. The PR 726 – PR 736 machines have all been ordered with an LGP undercarriage perfect for earthmoving and civil projects. The PR 756 and PR 766 have also been fitted with single shank rippers.
Wheeled Loaders
For the first time, Liebherr GB will be offering the newly launched L509 Tele wheeled loader to the rental market, suitable for waste applications and small concrete plants. Some L 518, L 526, L 538, and L 546 models will be available with a mix of waste specification configurations (solid tyres, hi-tip buckets, additional protection) and others in the standard aggregate specification. Machines from the full XPower range of wheel loaders will be arriving with some L 550s and L 556’s in a waste specification. All wheeled loaders from the L 526 upwards will be fitted with the Liebherr Assistance Systems, including Personnel Detection System (rear), 360 camera, tyre pressure monitoring (except those on solid tyres), and the Liebherr weigh device.
ADTs
The number of Liebherr TA 230 articulated dump trucks on the fleet is also increasing. All will be fitted with wide, flotation tyres, full tailgate, and Liebherr weigh load indicator, making them ideal for earthmoving projects.
Material Handlers
New LH 22M & LH 24M models have been ordered with SG 25 sorting grabs in the waste specification. The LH 30M & LH 40M will arrive all fitted with generators and available with either five tine or clamshell grab as well as a magnet making them suited to scrap metal and/or aggregate rehandling. Liebherr Rental will have LH 18M’s available for hire for the first time.
