Liebherr recently reported a successful test of the “world’s first prototype large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine.”

The test of the L 566 H occurred at a gravel plant in Munich, Germany, and included off-road hydrogen-powered trucks from Daimler and MAN.

"What makes it special is that our wheel loader can be used in exactly the same way as a conventional diesel machine,” says Hans Knapp, head of the Pre-Development and Drive Technology Department at Liebherr. “No special deployment planning is required, as the wheel loader can work a full shift and be ready again after a quick refueling of just 10-15 minutes."