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
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