Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Liebherr ➔ Model : R956 Litronic ➔
The Liebherr R956 Litronic is a hydraulic excavator in Liebherr's heavy-duty excavator range, designed for demanding earthmoving, quarry, and material handling applications. It is typically configured with a crawler undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven ground, and uses Liebherr's Litronic control system for coordinated machine operation and hydraulic management. The R956 is commonly equipped with a large-capacity boom and arm combination, reinforced structures, and service-access features suited to continuous industrial use. As an excavator model, it is used for digging, loading, trenching, and bulk material movement in construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max. teeth height
34.70 ft (10.58 m)
Max.Dumping Height
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth
25.30 ft (7.71 m)
Max. teeth height
35.70 ft (10.88 m)
Max.Dumping Height
23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
37.90 in (96.27 cm)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth
28.30 ft (8.63 m)
Max. teeth height
37.10 ft (11.31 m)
Max.Dumping Height
25.30 ft (7.71 m)
Capacities
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank
203.00 gal (768.36 l)
Hydraulic system
196.00 gal (741.86 l)
Urea tank
25.00 gal (94.63 l)
Dimensions
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Top of Cab
9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Undercarriage Width
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Wheelbase
14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Electrical System
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator
three-phase current 28 V /140 A
Batteries
2 x 180 Ah / 12 V volts
Engine idling
Sensor controlled
Voltage
24V
Engine
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Engine specifications
Air cleaner
Dry-type
Bore
5.10 in (12.95 cm)
Cooling system
water-cooled
Displacement
729.00 cu in (11,946.20 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level
Tier 4 Final
Engine Model
D946 A7
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249
326.00 hp (243.10 kw)
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349
322.00 hp (240.12 kw)
Max Torque
1,682.00 lbs ft (2,280.46 nm)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Stroke
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Measured @
1000 rpm
Hydraulic System
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
system pressure
5076 psi
Operating Specifications
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight
99,870.00 lbs (45,300.33 kg)
Undercarriage
Liebherr R956 Litronic Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
100,265.00 lbs (45,479.50 kg)
Max Travel Speed
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side
3
Number of Track Rollers per Side
10
