R 978 SME Litronic Liebherr excavator specs & Dimensions (2022 - 2026)

Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic is a Crawler Excavator manufactured since 2022. It has a weight of 81 tons and a track width of 750 mm…

Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic is a Crawler Excavator manufactured since 2022. It has a weight of 81 tons and a track width of 750 mm. The transport dimensions are 12.9 meters in length, 4.76 meters in width, and 4.2 meters in height. The excavator features a tear-out force of 568 kN, a dredging depth of 7.6 meters, and a maximum horizontal reach of 12.1 meters. The bucket capacity ranges from 4 m³ to 5 m³, with a standard capacity of 4.5 m³. Special equipment includes air conditioning, cabin adjustment, and a diesel particulate filter.

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Technical specs - R 978 SME Litronic Liebherr

Specification

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Weight
81 t
Transport length
12.9 m
Transport width
4.76 m
Transport height
4.2 m
Bucket capacity
4.5 m³
Bucket capacity min.
4 m³
Bucket capacity max.
5 m³
Undercarriage
HD
Track width
750 mm
Boom
MB
Max. Reach horizontal
12.1 m
Dredging depth
7.6 m
Tear-out force
568 kN
Model series
R
Engine manuf.
Liebherr
Engine type
D9508 A7 SCR
Engine power
330 kW
Displacement
16.16 l
Revolutions at max torque
1100 rpm
Max. torque
2750 Nm
No. of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore x stroke
128x157 mm
Emission level
Stage V

More technical details, like: bucket width, dimension lxwxh are available in the full technical specs.

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

Special equipment

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

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Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic FAQ

When was the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic manufactured?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic was first produced in 2022.

How much does the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic weigh?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic weighs 81 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic has a transport length of 12.9 meters, a transport width of 4.76 meters, and a transport height of 4.2 meters.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic has a heavy duty undercarriage with a track width of 750 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic has a dredging depth of 7.6 meters, a maximum horizontal reach of 12.1 meters, and features a monobloc boom.

What are the power ratings of the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic?

There are no power rating specifications available for the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic in the provided data.

What are the bucket capacity specifications of the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic excavator?

The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic excavator has a bucket capacity of 4.5 cubic meters, with a minimum capacity of 4 cubic meters and a maximum capacity of 5 cubic meters.

How much is a Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic Crawler excavator (2022u20132025) worth?

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Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic overview

Engine

New functions / options

Liebherr Power Efficiency – Engine Control: Up to 10% lower fuel consumptionBucket Fill Assist: Automatic bucket-filling cycle for increased productivityModetronic: Customisable operating modes for optimum adjustment of work cycles to each type of application.


Undercarriage

Undercarriage

Welded undercarriage with rigid X profile for increased robustnessChamfered rack pads with double grouser for more manoeuvrability on difficult terrainMoulded two-tooth sprocket for longer service lifeTrack rollers on double bearings for increased reliability and durability over timeStronger travel motor housing protection for improved resistance to wear and tear from hard, abrasive rocksDifferent cable inlets available: left / right / central / retractor


Upper Structure

Equipment

Wide choice of backhoe front boom and stick configurationsWelded structure with cast steel components for improved stress-resistance and longer service lifeSafety check valves to prevent boom and stick cylinder pipes from bursting, with integrated regeneration system for lower fuel consumption


Equipement second to none

Cast steel componentsShovel attachment with parallel drivetrain for powerful, even penetrationBucket cylinders located under the equipment for better protectionSafety check valves to prevent boom cylinder pipes from burstingFront shovel with semi-automatic flap closure, ideally shaped for optimum material penetration and high filling rate


Cab

Comfort

Quiet, comfortable cab, the largest and most spacious in its categorySeat with heater and pneumatic multi-directional shock absorption (air conditioning optional)High-resolution 9" color touchscreen


Safety

Completely unobstructed panoramic view, plus rear-view and side-view monitoring cameras for increased safetyRetractable console for safe and easy access to the cabImpact-resistant windscreen and roof glass panelCab riser for the best possible view of the loading area (optional)


Equipment

Buckets

Different levels of protection to suit different areas of application:Standard for loose, non-abrasive materialsHD for hard-to-break, moderately abrasive materialsHDV for highly abrasive materialsDifferent blade designs: straight (for loading and grading), semi-delta (for hard-to-break, hard-to-extract materials), delta (for compacted or slightly cracked materials)straight (for earth-moving and grading)semi-delta (for hard-to-break, hard-to-extract materials)delta (for compacted or slightly cracked materials)


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