Strabag starts two-year trial of Liebherr hydrogen wheeled loader

Andy Brown Head of Content, Construction and Engagement

03 November 2025

A hydrogen-powered wheeled loader from Liebherr has gone into operation at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria.

Strabag will be testing the new machine over a two-year period, running it at least 50 hours per week.

“To become climate neutral by 2040, we need effective solutions – and converting our construction machinery to renewable technologies is an essential lever,” said Stefan Kratochwill, Strabag CEO.

“The test run…

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