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DIG THIS! The biggest hydraulic excavator ever developed by Liebherr — the R 9800 — is driven by two 1 492kW/2 000HP 16-cylinder V-engines. An electric-powered version is also available. The monster R 9800 excavator boasts a 42m³ bucket capacity. With 10 000 litres of hydraulic fluid circulating in its veins, the giant Liebherr generates immense breakout force while achieving rapid loading cycles. ■ SPECIFICATIONS IN METRIC TONNES 800.00t Operating weight with backhoe attachment 810.00t Operating weight with face shovel attachment 2 984kW Engine rating at 1800rpm 42.00m³ Bucket capacity at 1.8t/m³ 42.00m³ Shovel capacity at 1.8t/m³ www.plantonline.co.za NOVEMBER 2018 21