Midwest based company, American State Equipment (ASE), took delivery of two Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rigs at ConExpo 2026.

As a heavy equipment, foundation and crane rental company, ASE offers more than 1000 Liebherr machines, spanning across multiple divisions including earthmoving and material handling technology, duty cycle crawler cranes and deep foundation equipment.

"After success with many LRB 18's, the new LRB 19, with its increased capabilities, was a no-brainer addition to our rental fleet," said John Myers, COO of ASE. The Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig will be rented for ground improvement, pile driving, as well as drilling applications.

With a partnership spanning more than 50 years, American State Equipment is Liebherr USA Co.'s oldest and largest dealer providing sales and rentals across the country with a focus in the Midwest. This latest acquisition continues to showcase the trust and loyalty between the two family-owned companies.

Deep Foundation Solutions

Liebherr piling and drilling rigs cover an extensive range of applications including piling, vibrating, pressing and drilling. With the appropriate attachment tool, many deep foundation methods can be used with a Liebherr deep foundation machine.

The Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig is designed for all common deep foundation applications, such as piling and vibrating applications as well as drilling with Kelly equipment, double rotary head, full displacement tool or soil mixing. The name LRB 19 refers to the maximum travel distance of the carriage of 62 ft. (19 m.).

The attachments can be changed using the hydraulic quick connection system without the operator having to leave the cab. All hydraulic, mechanical and electrical connections are automatically coupled. Improved hose routing also optimizes work process on site, and a 450 kW motor provides the necessary power for all applications.

For more information, visit liebherr.com.

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