R 956 Liebherr excavator specs & Dimensions (2012 - 2016)

Liebherr R 956 is a Crawler Excavator manufactured from 2012 to 2016. It has a weight of 52.2 t and a track width of 600 mm. The t…

Liebherr R 956 is a Crawler Excavator manufactured from 2012 to 2016. It has a weight of 52.2 t and a track width of 600 mm. The transport dimensions are 12.15 m in length, 2.9 m in width, and 3.335 m in height. The machine features a tear-out force of 248 kN, a dredging depth of 7.15 m, and a maximum horizontal reach of 11.1 m. The bucket width is 1.75 m with a capacity of 2.35 m³. It is equipped with air conditioning.

Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 956

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Technical specs - R 956 Liebherr

Specification

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Weight
52.2 t
Transport length
12.15 m
Transport width
2.9 m
Transport height
3.335 m
Bucket capacity
2.35 m³
Undercarriage
HD
Track width
600 mm
Boom
MB
Max. Reach horizontal
11.1 m
Dredging depth
7.15 m
Tear-out force
248 kN
Bucket width
1.75 m
Model series
R
Engine manuf.
Liebherr
Engine type
D 936 A 7
Engine power
240 kW
Displacement
10.52 l
Revolutions at max torque
1800 rpm
No. of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore x stroke
122x150 mm
Emission level
IIIB

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., dimension lxwxh, max. torque are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, traction drive, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Track adjustment
No
Blade
No
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Aircondition
Yes
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Liebherr R 956 FAQ

When was the Liebherr R 956 manufactured?

The Liebherr R 956 was manufactured from 2012 to 2016.

How much does the Liebherr R 956 weigh?

The Liebherr R 956 weighs 52.2 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Liebherr R 956?

The Liebherr R 956 has a transport length of 12.15 meters, a transport width of 2.9 meters, and a transport height of 3.34 meters.

What is the fuel consumption range of the Liebherr R 956 crawler excavator?

The fuel consumption range of the Liebherr R 956 crawler excavator is 24 to 42 liters per hour.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Liebherr R 956?

The Liebherr R 956 has a heavy duty undercarriage with a track width of 600 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Liebherr R 956 crawler excavator?

The Liebherr R 956 crawler excavator has a dredging depth of 7.15 meters, a maximum horizontal reach of 11.1 meters, and is equipped with a monobloc boom.

What is the tear-out force of the Liebherr R 956?

The Liebherr R 956 has a tear-out force of 248 kN.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool bucket on the Liebherr R 956?

The primary work tool bucket of the Liebherr R 956 has a capacity of 2.35 cubic meters and a width of 1.75 meters.

How much is a Liebherr R 956 Crawler excavator (2012u20132016) worth?

The residual value of the Liebherr R 956 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Transport length:
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Transport width:
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Transport height:
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