Liebherr R317 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Liebherr ➔
Model: R317 ➔

The Liebherr R317 Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed to tackle a variety of digging and loading tasks with efficiency. With impressive maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights, this excavator offers great reach and capability. Equipped with a turbo-charged engine, a spacious cab, and a reliable hydraulic system, the R317 ensures smooth operation and high performance on the job site. From its sturdy undercarriage to its ample bucket capacity, this excavator is built to handle heavy-duty tasks with ease and precision.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	32.50 ft (9.91 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Max Loading Height	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.90 ft (8.81 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.60 ft (8.72 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.60 ft (5.67 m)
Max Loading Height	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.60 ft (8.72 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	336.30 ft (102.50 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Max Loading Height	24.30 ft (7.41 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.20 ft (9.20 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.60 ft (8.72 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Loading Height	24.80 ft (7.56 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.60 ft (8.72 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Max Cutting Height	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.30 ft (5.58 m)
Max Loading Height	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.40 ft (8.66 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6

Max Cutting Height	29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Loading Height	20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28.40 ft (8.66 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.20 cu yd (0.15 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.70 cu yd (0.54 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbo-charged
Displacement	293.00 cu in (4,801.42 cu cm)
Engine Model	BF4M1013EC
Net Power	117.00 hp (87.25 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Fuel Capacity	76.70 gal (290.31 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	78.50 gpm (297.12 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	45.00 gal (170.33 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5076.4 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	39,021.90 lbs (17,700.06 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

9 rpm

Undercarriage

Max Travel Speed	3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

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