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Liebherr R956 LITRONIC Specs

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Overview

The Liebherr R956 LITRONIC is a hydraulic excavator listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include operating weight of 99,870 lb, working depth of 23.50 ft, travel speed of 3.0 mph and fuel capacity of 203.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for excavation, trenching, loading, site preparation, and fleet comparison workflows. Use the full specifications table to compare the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC against similar hydraulic excavator models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.

Key Specifications

Operating Weight
99,870
lb

Max Digging Depth
23.50
ft

Full Specifications

33 specs

Dimensions

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 Mono Boom- 22 ft in \\ stick length- 7.9 ft in

Ground Clearance 1.11 ft / 0.34 m

Height to Top of Cab 9.70 ft / 2.96 m

Max Digging Depth 23.50 ft / 7.16 m

Max. Teeth Height 34.71 ft / 10.58 m

Max.Dumping Height 23.50 ft / 7.16 m

Maximum Reach At Ground Level 36.50 ft / 11.13 m

Undercarriage Width 12 ft / 3.66 m

Upper Structure Ground Clearance 4.50 ft / 1.37 m

Voltage 24 V

Wheelbase 14.50 ft / 4.42 m

Engine

Bore 5.10 in / 130 mm

Displacement 729 cu in / 11.9 L

Emission Tier Level Tier 4 Final

Engine Model D946 A7

Fuel Tank 203 gal / 768.4 L

Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249 326 hp / 243.1 kW

Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349 322 hp / 240.1 kW

Max Torque 1,682 lb-ft / 2,280 Nm

Number of Cylinders 6

Operating Weight 99,870 lb / 45,300 kg

Power Measured @ 1,800 rpm

Stroke 5.90 in / 150 mm

Swing Torque 118,010 deg

Torque Measured @ 1,000 rpm

Urea Tank 25 gal / 94.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulic System Tank 100 gal / 378.5 L

Maxpumpflow 200 gal/min / 757.1 L/min

System Pressure 5,076 psi / 350.0 bar

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull 100,265 lb / 45,479 kg

Max Travel Speed 3 mph / 4.8 km/h

Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side 3

Number of Track Rollers per Side 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the operating weight of the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R956 LITRONIC has an operating weight of 99,870 lb (45,300 kg). This places it in a class suited for hydraulic excavator applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.

What is the maximum digging depth of the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R956 LITRONIC has a maximum digging depth of 23.50 ft (7.16 m). This makes it suitable for trenching, foundation work, and other excavation tasks requiring vertical reach.

What is the travel speed of the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R956 LITRONIC has a maximum travel speed of 3.0 mph (4.8 km/h), enabling efficient movement between work areas on the job site.

How does the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC compare to similar Hydraulic Excavator models? +

You can compare the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.