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Liebherr R970 SME Litronic Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Liebherr ➔
Model: R970 SME Litronic ➔

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Breakout force - ISO	88,180.00 lbs (39,997.82 kg)
Digging force - ISO	80,470.00 lbs (36,500.62 kg)
Max Digging Depth	23.70 ft (7.22 m)
Max. teeth height	38.30 ft (11.67 m)
Max.Dumping Height	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	38.30 ft (11.67 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Breakout force-ISO	88,180.00 lbs (39,997.82 kg)
Digging force - ISO	73,630.00 lbs (33,398.05 kg)
Max Digging Depth	24.20 ft (7.38 m)
Max. teeth height	38.20 ft (11.64 m)
Max.Dumping Height	26.50 ft (8.08 m)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	39.60 in (100.58 cm)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity

6.60 cu yd (5.05 cu m)

Capacities

Fuel Tank	301.00 gal (1,139.29 l)
Hydraulic system	196.00 gal (741.86 l)
Urea tank	48.00 gal (181.68 l)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Undercarriage Width	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Wheelbase	15.80 ft (4.82 m)

Electrical System

Alternator	three-phase current 28 V /140 A
Batteries	2 x 180 Ah / 12 V volts
Engine idling	Sensor controlled
Voltage	24V

Engine

Air cleaner	Dry-type
Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Cooling system	water-cooled
Displacement	986.00 cu in (16,157.68 cu cm)
Emission Tier Level	Tier 4 Final
Engine Model	D9508 A7 SCR
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249	449.00 hp (334.82 kw)
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349	443.00 hp (330.35 kw)
Max Torque	2,028.00 lbs ft (2,749.56 nm)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	6.20 in (15.75 cm)
Torque Measured @	1100 rpm

Hydraulic System

system pressure

5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

177,030.00 lbs (80,299.56 kg)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	127,692.00 lbs (57,920.19 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.20 mph (3.54 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8

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