Technical Description
The Liebherr R980 SME Litronic is a robust, high-performance crawler excavator designed for heavy-duty quarrying and excavation tasks. It features two boom/stick configuration options, both offering a breakout force of 113,760 lbs, with digging forces of 95,680 lbs and 88,630 lbs respectively. Option 1 provides a maximum digging depth of 23.2 ft, while Option 2 extends the maximum digging depth to 35.3 ft. The maximum teeth height reaches up to 42.2 ft, with dumping heights around 28.3 to 28.8 ft and maximum ground-level reach of up to 41.6 ft. The excavator supports a maximum bucket capacity of 8.9 cubic yards, suited for large-scale material handling.
Powered by a Liebherr D9508 A7 SCR engine, it delivers 563 hp (420 kW) net ISO and 571 hp (426 kW) net SAE, meeting Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The engine features a dry-type air cleaner, water-cooled system, displacement of 986 cubic inches, and sensor-controlled idling, ensuring efficient performance. Hydraulic system pressure is rated at 5,076 psi, driving powerful excavation and operational capacities.
The machine weighs about 223,110 lbs with an undercarriage width of 14.8 ft, ground clearance of 2.8 ft, and cab height of 13 ft. It includes a 396-gallon fuel tank, 300-gallon hydraulic system, and 48-gallon urea tank for emission control. The electrical system operates at 24 V with two 180 Ah batteries and a 28 V/140 A alternator.
Undercarriage specifications boast 2 carrier rollers and 8 track rollers per side, providing stability and traction with a maximum travel speed of 2.3 mph. Drawbar pull is rated at 145,002 lbs, enhancing mobility under load. This excavator is engineered for durability, productivity, and advanced operator comfort with sophisticated hydraulic and engine management systems.
