Liebherr to display equipment at ISRI 2019

The construction equipment division of Liebherr USA Co., based in Newport News, Virginia, is displaying two material handlers and a wheel loader at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries ISRI 2019 Convention & Exposition (ISRI2019) in Los Angeles April 8-10.

Liebherr will display the LH 22M and LH 30M material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at ISRI2019, which is expected to draw more than 5,000 recycling industry professionals from across the U.S. and world. 

The LH 22M material handler has a reach of nearly 33 feet and a sturdy, compact design, which makes it particularly suitable for deployment in the area of recycling, the company says. It has the latest engine and hydraulics technology, developed in-house by Liebherr. The LH 22M is equipped with a fuel-efficient 143 horsepower/105 kilowatt engine that meets emissions standard IV.

The LH 22M and LH 30M feature a four-cylinder inline diesel engine from Liebherr. The LH 30M produces 190 horsepower/140 kilowatts. This engine output results in more available torque for machine movements. Liebherr says load peaks are intelligently managed, which allows maximum torque availability at all times. These material handlers combine intelligent electronics with sensitive hydraulics, which are designed to do precise work with fast and powerful movements, Liebherr says.

Liebherr’s engine technology features intelligent machine controls that optimize the interaction of the drive components designed to create maximum efficiency and power. Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) enables machines such as the LH 30M to operate with the lowest specific fuel use possible.

Additional features

At ISRI 2019, the LH 22M will be on display with a Liebherr sorting grapple, and the LH 30 will have a Liebherr type 64 grapple. Attachments are available to suit any application, Liebherr says. The components are configured for a long service life even when subjected to heavy lateral stresses during demanding tasks. Liebherr offers a wide variety of attachments, machine options and configurations to meet specific application requirements.

The operator cab of the LH 22M and LH 30M features a foldable left armrest that permits easy and safe entry into the cab. A joystick allows for smooth, precise steering movements. Replacing the steering wheel in favor of joystick steering provides additional legroom and a clear view of the working area, Liebherr says.

The Liebherr L550 XPower wheel loader on display at the ISRI 2019 exhibit booth features the company's full guarding package offered, which protects vital areas of the machine. The wheel loader also has particle protection and an air precleaner. This, combined with the optimal placement of the cooling package, prevents debris contamination in the cooling components, the company says.

The Liebherr-XPower driveline, paired with LPE, is designed to increase machine uptime and fuel efficiency. Together this design reduces the wheel loader’s fuel consumption by up to 30 percent when compared with conventional travel drive systems, Liebherr says. In addition, the Liebherr-XPower driveline brakes automatically. The service brake acts only in a support function and is therefore subject to minimal wear.

A continuous tractive effort control of the XPower driveline prevents wheel spin. Combined with automatic self-locking differentials, tire wear is reduced by more than 25 percent, Liebherr says. Finally, gaining access to the engine on Liebherr-XPower wheel loaders is safe and easy, as checkpoints and critical maintenance points on the machine are easily reached.