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Published dimensions and weight

Liebherr R966 LITRONIC

The Liebherr R966 LITRONIC is a 78 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 435 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight171960 lb77999.8 kg
03Selected published values60
Published highlights
  • Max Digging Depth: 28.5 ft / 8686.8 mm
  • Maximum Reach At Ground Level: 43.6 ft / 13289.28 mm
  • Max.Dumping Height: 29.4 ft / 8961.13 mm
  • Max. Teeth Height: 42 ft / 12801.6 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Liebherr R966 LITRONIC include a published maximum digging depth of 28.5 ft / 8686.8 mm, published operating weight of 171960 lb / 77999.8 kg, published maximum speed of 2.5 mph / 4.03 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (28.5 ft / 8686.8 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Maximum Reach At Ground Level” field (43.6 ft / 13289.28 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max.Dumping Height” field (29.4 ft / 8961.13 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Max Digging Depth28.5 ft8686.8 mm
Maximum Reach At Ground Level43.6 ft13289.28 mm
Max.Dumping Height29.4 ft8961.13 mm
Max. Teeth Height42 ft12801.6 mm
Breakout Force - Iso79590 lb354.04 kN
Digging Force - Iso63270 lb281.44 kN
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Mono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 9.10 ftMono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 9.10 ft
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Max Digging Depth29.8 ft9083.05 mm
Digging Force - Iso58420 lb259.87 kN
Max.Dumping Height29.1 ft8869.68 mm
Maximum Reach At Ground Level44.7 in1135.39 mm
Breakout Force-Iso79590 lb354.04 kN
Max. Teeth Height42.8 ft13045.44 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Mono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 11.2 ftMono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 11.2 ft
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Max Digging Depth32.4 ft9875.52 mm
Breakout Force-Iso79590 lb354.04 kN
Maximum Reach At Ground Level47.1 ft14356.08 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Mono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 13.9 ftMono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 13.9 ft
Max.Dumping Height31.2 ft9509.76 mm
Max. Teeth Height44 ft13411.2 mm
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Max Digging Depth34.5 ft10515.6 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Mono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 16.5 ftMono Boom - 26.11 ft / stick length - 16.5 ft
Max.Dumping Height33 ft10058.4 mm
Max. Teeth Height44.7 in1135.39 mm
Breakout Force-Iso70330 lb312.85 kN
Maximum Reach At Ground Level49.1 ft14965.68 mm
05

Dimensions

Ground Clearance2 ft609.6 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.4 ft3474.72 mm
Wheelbase15 ft4572 mm
Undercarriage Width13.3 ft4053.84 mm
06

Undercarriage

Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side99
Drawbar Pull107459 lb478.01 kN
Max Travel Speed2.5 mph4.03 km/h
07

Electrical System

Engine IdlingSensor controlledSensor controlled
Alternatorthree-phase current 28 V /140 Athree-phase current 28 V /140 A
Voltage24 V V24 V V
Batteries2 x 180 Ah / 12 V2 x 180 Ah / 12 V
08

Engine

Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249435 hp324.4 kw
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349429 hp320 kw
Emission Tier LevelTier 4 FinalTier 4 Final
Number Of Cylinders88
Engine ModelD9508 A7 SCRD9508 A7 SCR
Cooling Systemwater-cooledwater-cooled
Air CleanerDry-typeDry-type
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Max Torque2028 lb ft2749.6 Nm
Displacement986 cu in16.2 L
Torque Measured @1100 rpm1100 rpm
Bore5.1 in129.6 mm
Stroke5.9 in149.9 mm
09

Capacities

Urea Tank48 gal181.7 L
Fuel Tank301 gal1139.5 L
Hydraulic System243 gal919.9 L
10

Operational

Operating Weight171960 lb77999.8 kg
11

Swing Mechanism

Swing Torque171852 lb ft233000.1 Nm
12

Buckets

Maximum Bucket Capacity7.2 yd35.6 m3
13

Hydraulic System

System Pressure5076 psi34997.8 kPa
Hydraulic System Tank115 gal435.4 L
Maxpumpflow216 gal/min817.7 L/min
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