Liebherr’s latest compact wheeled excavators have taken out one of the world’s top design honours, with the A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic receiving the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award in the Product Design 2026 category.
The accolade is the highest distinction awarded as part of the internationally recognised Red Dot Award program and recognises visionary and exceptionally outstanding product design.
The A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic models were unveiled to the public for the first time last year as part of Liebherr’s expanding wheeled excavator portfolio.
According to Liebherr, the machines have been designed to combine compact dimensions with high performance and user-focused functionality, helping to set new standards in the compact wheeled excavator segment.
The company said the excavators stood out for their compact design, operational capability and strong focus on operator usability.
The Red Dot Award is regarded as one of the world’s leading design competitions, recognising innovation and excellence across a wide range of industries and product categories.
Liebherr’s latest recognition highlights the growing emphasis being placed on equipment design in the heavy machinery and construction sectors, where manufacturers are increasingly balancing performance, efficiency and operator comfort.
The A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic form part of Liebherr’s continued investment in compact equipment solutions designed for demanding applications and worksites where manoeuvrability and versatility are key priorities.
By securing the “Best of the Best” distinction, Liebherr joins a select group of companies recognised for exceptional product design and innovation at the 2026 awards.
The company said the two excavators reflect its focus on delivering machines that combine practicality, performance and modern design for operators across a range of industries.
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