R 970 SME Litronic Liebherr excavator specs & Dimensions (2019 - 2024)

Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic is a crawler excavator manufactured since 2019. It has a weight of 78.35 tons and a track width of 500…

Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic is a crawler excavator manufactured since 2019. It has a weight of 78.35 tons and a track width of 500 mm. The transport dimensions are 12.8 meters in length, 4.46 meters in width, and 3.665 meters in height. The machine features a tear-out force of 392 kN, a dredging depth of 7.6 meters, and a maximum horizontal reach of 12.05 meters. The bucket capacity is 4.5 cubic meters. Special equipment includes air conditioning, material handling capabilities, and an overload alert system.

Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic
Crawler Excavators Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic

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Technical specs - R 970 SME Litronic Liebherr

Specification

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Weight
78.35 t
Transport length
12.8 m
Transport width
4.46 m
Transport height
3.665 m
Bucket capacity
4.5 m³
Undercarriage
HD
Track width
500 mm
Max. Reach horizontal
12.05 m
Dredging depth
7.6 m
Tear-out force
392 kN
Model series
R
Engine manuf.
Liebherr
Engine type
D9508 A7 SCR
Engine power
330 kW
Displacement
16.16 l
Revolutions at max torque
1800 rpm
No. of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore x stroke
128x157 mm
Emission level
V

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., boom, bucket width, 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
Yes
Material Handling Excavator
Yes
Aircondition
Yes
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic FAQ

When was the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic manufactured?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic was first produced in 2019.

How much does the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic weigh?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic weighs 78.35 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic crawler excavator?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic has a transport length of 12.8 meters, a transport width of 4.46 meters, and a transport height of 3.67 meters.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic has a heavy duty undercarriage with a track width of 500 mm.

What are the dredging depth and maximum horizontal reach of the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic has a dredging depth of 7.6 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 12.05 meters.

What power ratings are available for the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic?

There are no power rating specifications available for the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic in the provided data.

What is the bucket capacity of the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic has a bucket capacity of 4.5 cubic meters.

How much is a Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic Crawler excavator (2019u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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