At the 2010 ‘Bauma’ Liebherr is introducing the LB 16 large rotary drilling rig, an additional model that rounds off its LB series. This series entered production only three years ago, and is now available in five sizes with torque ratings between 16 and 36 mT.

The new LB 16 rotary drilling rig has compact dimensions and is therefore also ideal for use where space is limited. Its minimum gateway and transport width is only 2.5 metres. It has a rated torque of 16 mT and is intended for a maximum drilling diameter of 1.5 m and drilling depths down to 34.5 m. For cased holes, a casing oscillator for diameters up to 1.2 m can be operated.

A notable technical advantage of the LB 16 is the rope crowd system, with a retraction force of 20 t. It offers the user maximum performance and reliability even under the toughest soil and operating conditions.