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Liebherr R966 LITRONIC Specs

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Overview

The Liebherr R966 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 171,960 lb, working depth of 28.50 ft, travel speed of 2.5 mph and fuel capacity of 301.0 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 R966 LITRONIC against similar hydraulic excavator models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.

Key Specifications

Operating Weight
171,960
lb

Max Digging Depth
28.50
ft

Full Specifications

36 specs

Dimensions

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 Mono Boom - 26.11 ft in / stick length - 9.10 ft in

Breakout Force - Iso 79,590 lb / 36,101 kg

Breakout Force-Iso 79,590 lb / 36,101 kg

Digging Force - Iso 63,270 lb / 28,699 kg

Ground Clearance 2 ft / 0.61 m

Height to Top of Cab 11.40 ft / 3.47 m

Max Digging Depth 28.50 ft / 8.69 m

Max. Teeth Height 42 in / 1,067 mm

Max.Dumping Height 29.40 ft / 8.96 m

Maximum Reach At Ground Level 43.60 ft / 13.29 m

Undercarriage Width 13.30 ft / 4.05 m

Voltage 24 V

Wheelbase 15 ft / 4.57 m

Engine

Bore 5.10 in / 130 mm

Displacement 986 cu in / 16.2 L

Emission Tier Level Tier 4 Final

Engine Model D9508 A7 SCR

Fuel Tank 301 gal / 1,139.4 L

Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249 435 hp / 324.4 kW

Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349 429 hp / 319.9 kW

Max Torque 2,028 lb-ft / 2,750 Nm

Maximum Bucket Capacity 7.20 yd³ / 5.50 m³

Number of Cylinders 8

Operating Weight 171,960 lb / 78,000 kg

Power Measured @ 1,800 rpm

Stroke 5.90 in / 150 mm

Swing Torque 171,852 deg

Torque Measured @ 1,100 rpm

Urea Tank 48 gal / 181.7 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulic System Tank 115 gal / 435.3 L

Maxpumpflow 216 gal/min / 817.6 L/min

System Pressure 5,076 psi / 350.0 bar

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull 107,459 lb / 48,743 kg

Max Travel Speed 2.50 mph / 4.0 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 R966 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R966 LITRONIC has an operating weight of 171,960 lb (78,000 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 R966 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R966 LITRONIC has a maximum digging depth of 28.50 ft (8.69 m). This makes it suitable for trenching, foundation work, and other excavation tasks requiring vertical reach.

What is the travel speed of the Liebherr R966 LITRONIC? +

The Liebherr R966 LITRONIC has a maximum travel speed of 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h), enabling efficient movement between work areas on the job site.

How does the Liebherr R966 LITRONIC compare to similar Hydraulic Excavator models? +

You can compare the Liebherr R966 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.