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| Key Highlights | Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
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| Particulars | Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
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The Komatsu PC850-8R1 and Liebherr R 972 Litronic are both extra-large excavators designed for extreme mining operations with their respective strengths. Komatsu's PC850-8R1 excels in engine power and bucket digging force, while Liebherr's R 972 Litronic provides a larger fuel tank, greater bucket capacity range, and a higher torque engine.
Both excavators have their unique advantages: Komatsu's PC850-8R1 may be more suitable for heavier tasks requiring higher engine power and digging force, while Liebherr's R 972 Litronic could be the better option for jobs that need larger bucket capacity and extended operational hours due to its larger fuel tank. Consider the specific needs of your project when making your selection.
| Brand | L&T Komatsu | Liebherr |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Operating Cost | Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Price | Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | 79000 Kg | 68450 Kg |
| Bucket | 3.40 - 4.30 m³ | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 8445 mm | 7150 mm |
| Engine | Komatsu 496 HP | Liebherr 449 HP |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 3000 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | 8040 mm | 7000 mm |
| Quick Overview: | Offering heavy-load capacity and advanced durability, Komatsu PC850-8R1 extra-large excavator excels in extreme mining operations. |
Designed for extreme performance, Liebherr R 972 Litronic extra-large excavator ensures precision and durability for tough mining jobs. |
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The Komatsu PC850-8R1 and Liebherr R 972 Litronic are both extra-large excavators designed for extreme mining operations with their respective strengths. Komatsu's PC850-8R1 excels in engine power and bucket digging force, while Liebherr's R 972 Litronic provides a larger fuel tank, greater bucket capacity range, and a higher torque engine.
Both excavators have their unique advantages: Komatsu's PC850-8R1 may be more suitable for heavier tasks requiring higher engine power and digging force, while Liebherr's R 972 Litronic could be the better option for jobs that need larger bucket capacity and extended operational hours due to its larger fuel tank. Consider the specific needs of your project when making your selection.
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| L&T Komatsu | Liebherr |
| Type | |
| Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | |
| 79000 Kg | 68450 Kg |
| Bucket | |
| 3.40 - 4.30 m³ | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 8445 mm | 7150 mm |
| Engine | |
| Komatsu 496 HP | Liebherr 449 HP |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 3000 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | |
| 8040 mm | 7000 mm |
| Quick Overview: | |
Offering heavy-load capacity and advanced durability, Komatsu PC850-8R1 extra-large excavator excels in extreme mining operations. |
Designed for extreme performance, Liebherr R 972 Litronic extra-large excavator ensures precision and durability for tough mining jobs. |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Engine Make | Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 | Liebherr D9508 A7 |
| Fuel Tank | 980 L | 1140 L |
| Engine Displacment | 15.24 ltr | 16.16 L |
| Under Carriage | 5810 mm | 5695 mm |
| Hydraulic System | NA | 920 L |
| Arm | 3600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | 13660 mm | NA |
| Fuel Consumption | NA | 39.22 L/hour |
| Overall Width | 4280 mm | 4495 mm |
| Overall Length | 13995 mm | 12850 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 363 kN | 354 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | 4345 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | 610 mm | 500 mm |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 | Liebherr D9508 A7 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 980 L | 1140 L |
| Engine Displacment | |
| 15.24 ltr | 16.16 L |
| Under Carriage | |
| 5810 mm | 5695 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
| NA | 920 L |
| Arm | |
| 3600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| 13660 mm | NA |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| NA | 39.22 L/hour |
| Overall Width | |
| 4280 mm | 4495 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 13995 mm | 12850 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 363 kN | 354 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | |
| 4345 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 610 mm | 500 mm |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| 3591 | 3710 | |
| Model | Komatsu 496 HP | Liebherr 449 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | 4 Cycle , 6 Cylinder , After Cooled , Direct Injection Turbo Charged , Water Cooled | 4-stroke diesel Common-Rail , 8 cylinder V engine , after-cooled and fuel cooled , Engine Stage IIIA: with EGR , monoturbo , Water-cooled and integrated motor oil cooler |
| Rated Engine Power | 496 HP (370 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | NA | 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 15.24 ltr | 16.16 L |
| Alternator | 24V / 60A | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A |
| Battery | 170 Ah , 2 x 12V | 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah |
| Starting Motor | 11kW | 24 V - 7.8 kW |
| 24 V - 7.8 kW | 24 V - 7.8 kW | |
| No of Top rollers | 3 | 2 |
| No of bottom rollers | 8 | 9 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | 47 | NA |
| Track Guard | NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | 610 mm | 500 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | 128 kPa | 135.3 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | 70% | NA |
| Travel Speed-Low | 2.8 Km/h | 3.6 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | 4.2 Km/h | 4.1 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | 559 kN | 505 kN |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Hydraulic pump | Variable-capacity piston pumps | Two Liebherr variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow | 2 x 494 L/min | 2 x 410 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | Gear Pump | NA |
| Implement Circuit | 31.4 MPa | 37.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | 28.4 MPa | NA |
| Travel circuit | 34.3 MPa | NA |
| Pilot circuit | 2.9 MPa | NA |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Travel | 2 x axial piston motor with parking brake | Liebherr swashplate motor with brake valves on both sides |
| Swing | 2 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake | Liebherr swashplate motor with integrated brake valve |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Fuel tank | 980 L | 1140 L |
| Engine Coolant | 100 L | NA |
| Engine oil | 55 L | NA |
| Hydraulic system | NA | 920 L |
| Hydraulic tank | 470 L | 435 L |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Operating Weight | 79000 Kg | 68450 Kg |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Boom length | 8040 mm | 7000 mm |
| Arm length | 3600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | 13660 mm | NA |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | 13400 mm | 11600 mm |
| Max digging depth | 8445 mm | 7150 mm |
| Max digging height | 11955 mm | 11750 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 8235 mm | 4050 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | 5230 mm | NA |
| Min swing radius | 5985 mm | NA |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | NA | NA |
| Max height (above ground) | NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | 363 kN | 354 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | 298 kN | 308 kN |
| Swing Speed | 6.8 rpm | 5.6 rpm |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Dozer Type | NA | NA |
| Dozer Length | NA | NA |
| Digging depth for ground level | NA | NA |
| Approach Angle | NA | NA |
| Width | NA | NA |
| Height | NA | NA |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.40 - 4.30 m³ | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | |
| Overall Length | 13995 mm | 12850 mm |
| Overall width | 4280 mm | 4495 mm |
| Overall Height | 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | 3640 mm | 3530 mm |
| Upper Width | 3195 mm | 3515 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | 4500 mm | 4575 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | 5810 mm | 5695 mm |
| Tailswing radius | 4345 mm | NA |
| Min Ground clearance | 840 mm | 610 mm |
| Track gauge | 3500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Width over tracks | 3390 mm | 3920 mm |
| Track Height | NA | 1315 mm |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1560 mm | 1445 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 610 mm | 500 mm |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Komatsu 496 HP | Liebherr 449 HP |
| Fuel | |
| Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | |
| 4 Cycle , 6 Cylinder , After Cooled , Direct Injection Turbo Charged , Water Cooled | 4-stroke diesel Common-Rail , 8 cylinder V engine , after-cooled and fuel cooled , Engine Stage IIIA: with EGR , monoturbo , Water-cooled and integrated motor oil cooler |
| Rated Engine Power | |
| 496 HP (370 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | |
| NA | 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 15.24 ltr | 16.16 L |
| Alternator | |
| 24V / 60A | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A |
| Battery | |
| 170 Ah , 2 x 12V | 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah |
| Starting Motor | |
| 11kW | 24 V - 7.8 kW |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| No of Top rollers | |
| 3 | 2 |
| No of bottom rollers | |
| 8 | 9 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | |
| 47 | NA |
| Track Guard | |
| NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | |
| 610 mm | 500 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | |
| 128 kPa | 135.3 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | |
| Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | |
| 70% | NA |
| Travel Speed-Low | |
| 2.8 Km/h | 3.6 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | |
| 4.2 Km/h | 4.1 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | |
| 559 kN | 505 kN |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pump | |
| Variable-capacity piston pumps | Two Liebherr variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow | |
| 2 x 494 L/min | 2 x 410 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | |
| Gear Pump | NA |
| Implement Circuit | |
| 31.4 MPa | 37.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | |
| 28.4 MPa | NA |
| Travel circuit | |
| 34.3 MPa | NA |
| Pilot circuit | |
| 2.9 MPa | NA |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | |
| 980 L | 1140 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 100 L | NA |
| Engine oil | |
| 55 L | NA |
| Hydraulic system | |
| NA | 920 L |
| Hydraulic tank | |
| 470 L | 435 L |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | |
| 79000 Kg | 68450 Kg |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Boom length | |
| 8040 mm | 7000 mm |
| Arm length | |
| 3600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| 13660 mm | NA |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | |
| 13400 mm | 11600 mm |
| Max digging depth | |
| 8445 mm | 7150 mm |
| Max digging height | |
| 11955 mm | 11750 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 8235 mm | 4050 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | |
| 5230 mm | NA |
| Min swing radius | |
| 5985 mm | NA |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | |
| NA | NA |
| Max height (above ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 363 kN | 354 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | |
| 298 kN | 308 kN |
| Swing Speed | |
| 6.8 rpm | 5.6 rpm |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Dozer Type | |
| NA | NA |
| Dozer Length | |
| NA | NA |
| Digging depth for ground level | |
| NA | NA |
| Approach Angle | |
| NA | NA |
| Width | |
| NA | NA |
| Height | |
| NA | NA |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 3.40 - 4.30 m³ | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ |
| Komatsu PC850-8R1 | Liebherr R 972 Litronic |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | |
| 13995 mm | 12850 mm |
| Overall width | |
| 4280 mm | 4495 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | |
| 3640 mm | 3530 mm |
| Upper Width | |
| 3195 mm | 3515 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | |
| 4500 mm | 4575 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | |
| 5810 mm | 5695 mm |
| Tailswing radius | |
| 4345 mm | NA |
| Min Ground clearance | |
| 840 mm | 610 mm |
| Track gauge | |
| 3500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Width over tracks | |
| 3390 mm | 3920 mm |
| Track Height | |
| NA | 1315 mm |
| Counterweight Clearence | |
| 1560 mm | 1445 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 610 mm | 500 mm |
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