- Max Digging Depth: 23.7 ft / 7223.76 mm
- Maximum Reach At Ground Level: 38.3 ft / 11673.84 mm
- Max.Dumping Height: 25.9 ft / 7894.32 mm
- Breakout Force - Iso: 88180 lb / 392.25 kN
Published dimensions and weight
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC
The Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC is a hydraulic excavator of about 80.3 t; its D9508 A7 SCR engine is rated at 449 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight177030 lb80299.5 kg
03Selected published values48
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC include a published maximum digging depth of 23.7 ft / 7223.76 mm, published operating weight of 177030 lb / 80299.5 kg, published maximum speed of 2.21 mph / 3.55 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (23.7 ft / 7223.76 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Maximum Reach At Ground Level” field (38.3 ft / 11673.84 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max.Dumping Height” field (25.9 ft / 7894.32 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.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Digging Depth23.7 ft7223.76 mm
Maximum Reach At Ground Level38.3 ft11673.84 mm
Max.Dumping Height25.9 ft7894.32 mm
Breakout Force - Iso88180 lb392.25 kN
Digging Force - Iso80470 lb357.95 kN
Max. Teeth Height38.3 ft11673.84 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Mono Boom SME - 23 ft / Stick length - 8.6 ftMono Boom SME - 23 ft / Stick length - 8.6 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Digging Depth24.11 ft7348.73 mm
Max.Dumping Height26.5 ft8077.2 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom SME - 23 ft / stick length - 9.10 ftBoom SME - 23 ft / stick length - 9.10 ft
Breakout Force-Iso88180 lb392.25 kN
Digging Force - Iso73630 lb327.53 kN
Maximum Reach At Ground Level39.6 in1005.84 mm
Max. Teeth Height38.11 ft11615.93 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance2.5 ft762 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.9 ft3627.12 mm
Wheelbase15.8 ft4815.84 mm
Undercarriage Width13.7 ft4175.76 mm
Undercarriage
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Drawbar Pull127692 lb568.01 kN
Max Travel Speed2.21 mph3.55 km/h
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
Engine
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249449 hp334.9 kw
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349443 hp330.4 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 in127 mm
Stroke6.2 in157.5 mm
Capacities
Urea Tank48 gal181.7 L
Fuel Tank301 gal1139.5 L
Hydraulic System196 gal742 L
Operational
Operating Weight177030 lb80299.5 kg
Swing Mechanism
Swing Torque171852 lb ft233000.1 Nm
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity6.6 yd35.1 m3
Hydraulic System
System Pressure5076 psi34997.8 kPa
Hydraulic System Tank100 gal378.6 L
Maxpumpflow216 gal/min817.7 L/min
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