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Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC Specs

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Overview

The Liebherr R960 SME 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 138,560 lb, working depth of 23.00 ft, travel speed of 2.2 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 R960 SME LITRONIC against similar hydraulic excavator models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.

Key Specifications

Operating Weight
138,560
lb

Max Digging Depth
23
ft

Full Specifications

36 specs

Dimensions

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

Breakout Force - Iso 78,705 lb / 35,700 kg

Breakout Force-Iso 78,705 lb / 35,700 kg

Digging Force - Iso 72,091 lb / 32,700 kg

Ground Clearance 2.21 ft / 0.67 m

Height to Top of Cab 9.11 ft / 2.78 m

Max Digging Depth 23 ft / 7.01 m

Max. Teeth Height 32.10 ft / 9.78 m

Max.Dumping Height 23.50 ft / 7.16 m

Maximum Reach At Ground Level 35.50 ft / 10.82 m

Undercarriage Width 12.80 ft / 3.90 m

Voltage 24 V

Wheelbase 15 ft / 4.57 m

Engine

Bore 5.10 in / 130 mm

Displacement 488 cu in / 8.0 L

Emission Tier Level Tier 4 Final

Engine Model D946 A7

Fuel Tank 203 gal / 768.4 L

Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249 340 hp / 253.5 kW

Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349 335 hp / 249.8 kW

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

Maximum Bucket Capacity 4.90 yd³ / 3.75 m³

Number of Cylinders 6

Operating Weight 138,560 lb / 62,850 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 100 gal/min / 378.5 L/min

System Pressure 5,076 psi / 350.0 bar

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull 107,459 lb / 48,743 kg

Max Travel Speed 2.21 mph / 3.6 km/h

Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side 2

Number of Track Rollers per Side 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the operating weight of the Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC has an operating weight of 138,560 lb (62,850 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 R960 SME LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC has a maximum digging depth of 23.00 ft (7.01 m). This makes it suitable for trenching, foundation work, and other excavation tasks requiring vertical reach.

What is the travel speed of the Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC has a maximum travel speed of 2.2 mph (3.6 km/h), enabling efficient movement between work areas on the job site.

How does the Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC compare to similar Hydraulic Excavator models? +

You can compare the Liebherr R960 SME 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.