Supply Post Attends Liebherr Demo Day 2025

Jun 5, 2025 - 3 months ago

This morning, I had the chance to attend the Liebherr Demo Day in Maple Ridge, BC! They brought their R 945 crawler excavator, A 918 Compact wheeled excavator, TA 230 articulated rock truck, PR 726 dozer, and L 556 Z XPower wheel loader. Located at the IUOE Training Facility, their impressive lineup of equipment was ready for hands-on testing.

Supply Post Attends Liebherr Demo Day 2025 — *Kristen from Supply Post tested out the R 945 crawler excavator.*

I’ve never had the chance to operate heavy equipment before, so it was more than a little intimidating crawling into the cab. I was able to test out the R 945 crawler excavator, as well as the L 556 Z XPower wheel loader. Both machines look incredibly complex with multiple joysticks and controls to operate the various moving parts. It was daunting trying to figure out how to move everything in coordination with each other, but with the help of the Liebherr team I was successfully able to fill buckets, raise and lower attachments, and drive laps around the gravel yard.

The Liebherr team was fantastic, talking through the controls, explaining fundamentals, and staying in the cab to guide me through the various tasks that equipment operators tackle every day. The thoughtful engineering behind Liebherr's user-friendly interfaces really shows. The controls responded smoothly, the visibility from the cab was excellent, and even a total beginner was able to complete tasks without mishap.

It's amazing how advanced technology, thoughtful design, and good teachers can make such powerful equipment accessible to newcomers. This experience left me with a new appreciation for both the machinery and the skilled operators who make it look effortless every day! Big thanks to the Liebherr team for having us and putting on such a wonderful event!