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Published dimensions and weight

Liebherr R9800

Weighing roughly 804 t and rated at 4000 hp, the Liebherr R9800 is a shovel in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration for Shovel
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Loading Shovel Operating Weight1772516.48 lb804000 kg
03Selected published values47
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 78.44 ft / 23907 mm
  • Max Dig Depth: 29.53 ft / 9000 mm
  • Height To Top Of Boom: 32.27 ft / 9834 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 53.15 ft / 16200 mm
Typical use

Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Liebherr R9800 include published engine power of 4000 hp / 2982.8 kw, published maximum speed of 1.12 mph / 1.8 km/h, the published “Overall Length” field of 78.44 ft / 23907 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (78.44 ft / 23907 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Dig Depth” field (29.53 ft / 9000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Boom” field (32.27 ft / 9834 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

Backhoe Boom / Stick 1

Overall Length78.44 ft23907 mm
Max Dig Depth29.53 ft9000 mm
Height To Top Of Boom32.27 ft9834 mm
Max Cutting Height53.15 ft16200 mm
Max Dump Height35.77 ft10900 mm
Max Reach On Ground65.95 ft20100 mm
Backhoe Boom / Stick11.75m boom / 5.0m stick11.75m boom / 5.0m stick
02

Dimensions

Width Over Tracks27.33 ft8330 mm
Length Of Track On Ground26.58 ft8100 mm
Height To Top Of Cab33.92 ft10338 mm
Tail Swing Radius28.22 ft8600 mm
Ground Clearance61.89 in1572 mm
Length Of Tracks35.59 ft10846 mm
Upper Structure Ground Clearance11.81 ft3597 mm
Height Of Tracks10.7 ft3261 mm
03

Loading Shovel

Max Dig Reach52.17 ft15900 mm
Max Dump Height42.66 ft13000 mm
Height To Top Of Boom - Shovel30.45 ft9280 mm
Overall Length - Shovel83.11 ft25330 mm
Arm Crowd Force2175.81 lb ft2950 Nm
Loading Shovel8.55m boom / 5.10m stick8.55m boom / 5.10m stick
04

Undercarriage

Tail Swing Radius28.22 ft8600 mm
Loading Shovel Shoe Width64.18 in1630 mm
Track Gauge21.99 ft6700 mm
Number Of Upper Rollers33
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 138.26 psi263.8 kPa
Backhoe Shoe Width 164.18 in1630 mm
Loading Shovel Operating Weight1772516.48 lb804000 kg
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 11748265.63 lb793000 kg
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure38.71 psi266.83 kPa
Max Travel Speed1.12 mph1.8 km/h
Number Of Lower Rollers66
05

Engine

Number Of Cylinders3232
Engine Make23472347
Engine ModelQSK60 Tier 2QSK60 Tier 2
Gross Power4000 hp2982.8 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement3661.5 cu in60 L
AspirationTurbocharged with aftercoolerTurbocharged with aftercooler
06

Operational

Fuel Capacity5202 gal19691.8 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity2641.8 gal10000 L
Swing Speed3.6 rpm3.6 rpm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage260 amps260 amps
07

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity54.9 yd342 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity49.7 yd338 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity54.9 yd342 m3
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