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| Key Highlights | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
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| Particulars | Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
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The Kobelco SK850LC and the Liebherr R 972 Litronic are both highly capable excavators built for tough mining applications. The Kobelco SK850LC offers greater engine power and reach, with a larger fuel tank and higher digging force, while the Liebherr R 972 Litronic provides fuel consumption statistics and higher torque, with potentially more control due to a lower swing speed.
The choice between the two models should be based on specific job requirements. If engine power, reach, and bucket digging force are pivotal, the Kobelco SK850LC appears to be the suitable pick. However, if fuel consumption data, torque output, and narrower track shoes are more critical for the conditions at hand, the Liebherr R 972 Litronic might be the better option.
| Brand | Liebherr Excavator | Kobelco Excavator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 68450 Kg | 80500 Kg |
| Bucket | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ | 2.8 - 5.4 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 7150 mm | 8900 mm |
| Engine | Liebherr 449 HP | Komatsu 496 HP |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | 7000 mm | 8250 mm |
| Quick Overview: | Designed for extreme performance, Liebherr R 972 Litronic extra-large excavator ensures precision and durability for tough mining jobs. |
Built for tough jobs, Kobelco SK850LC extra-large excavator ensures high-load capacity and durability for extreme mining applications. |
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Get the best price for the Kobelco SK850LC Extra-Large Excavator from authorized dealers. Contact us now for exclusive deals! |
The Kobelco SK850LC and the Liebherr R 972 Litronic are both highly capable excavators built for tough mining applications. The Kobelco SK850LC offers greater engine power and reach, with a larger fuel tank and higher digging force, while the Liebherr R 972 Litronic provides fuel consumption statistics and higher torque, with potentially more control due to a lower swing speed.
The choice between the two models should be based on specific job requirements. If engine power, reach, and bucket digging force are pivotal, the Kobelco SK850LC appears to be the suitable pick. However, if fuel consumption data, torque output, and narrower track shoes are more critical for the conditions at hand, the Liebherr R 972 Litronic might be the better option.
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Liebherr Excavator | Kobelco Excavator |
| Type | |
| Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | |
| 68450 Kg | 80500 Kg |
| Bucket | |
| 3.00 - 5.50 m³ | 2.8 - 5.4 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 7150 mm | 8900 mm |
| Engine | |
| Liebherr 449 HP | Komatsu 496 HP |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | |
| 7000 mm | 8250 mm |
| Quick Overview: | |
Designed for extreme performance, Liebherr R 972 Litronic extra-large excavator ensures precision and durability for tough mining jobs. |
Built for tough jobs, Kobelco SK850LC extra-large excavator ensures high-load capacity and durability for extreme mining applications. |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Engine Make | Liebherr D9508 A7 | KOMATSU SAA6D14OE-5 |
| Fuel Tank | 1140 L | 960 L |
| Engine Displacment | 16.16 L | 15.24 L |
| Under Carriage | 5695 mm | 6370 mm |
| Hydraulic System | 920 L | 856 L |
| Arm | 2600 mm | 3600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 13830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 39.22 L/hour | NA |
| Overall Width | 4495 mm | 4400 mm |
| Overall Length | 12850 mm | 14530 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 354 kN | 403 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | NA | 4600 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | Standard | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Liebherr D9508 A7 | KOMATSU SAA6D14OE-5 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 1140 L | 960 L |
| Engine Displacment | |
| 16.16 L | 15.24 L |
| Under Carriage | |
| 5695 mm | 6370 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 920 L | 856 L |
| Arm | |
| 2600 mm | 3600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 13830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| 39.22 L/hour | NA |
| Overall Width | |
| 4495 mm | 4400 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 12850 mm | 14530 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 354 kN | 403 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | |
| NA | 4600 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | |
| Standard | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| 3710 | 3565 | |
| Model | Liebherr 449 HP | Komatsu 496 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | 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 | 4-cycle electrically-controlled common rail system type diesel engine with turbocharger , 6 Cylinder , direct injection , intercooler , water-cooled |
| Rated Engine Power | 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 496 HP (370 kW ) @1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm | 2197 Nm @ 1350 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 16.16 L | 15.24 L |
| Alternator | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | 60A |
| Battery | 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah | 190 Ah , 2 x 12V |
| Starting Motor | 24 V - 7.8 kW | 24V - 11 kW |
| 24V - 11 kW | 24V - 11 kW | |
| No of Top rollers | 2 | NA |
| No of bottom rollers | 9 | NA |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | NA | 51 |
| Track Guard | NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | 135.3 kPa | 106 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | NA | 70% (35 °) |
| Travel Speed-Low | 3.6 Km/h | 2.7 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | 4.1 Km/h | 4.2 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | 505 kN | 637 kN |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Hydraulic pump | Two Liebherr variable displacement | Two variable displacement piston pumps |
| Maximum Flow | 2 x 410 L/min | 2 x 504 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | 37.0 MPa | 33.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | NA | 30.0 MPa |
| Travel circuit | NA | 33.0 MPa |
| Pilot circuit | NA | 5.0 MPa |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Travel | Liebherr swashplate motor with brake valves on both sides | 2 X axial-piston motor; two-step motors |
| Swing | Liebherr swashplate motor with integrated brake valve | Axial-piston motor |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Fuel tank | 1140 L | 960 L |
| Engine Coolant | NA | 76 L |
| Engine oil | NA | 58 L |
| Hydraulic system | 920 L | 856 L |
| Hydraulic tank | 435 L | 473 L |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Operating Weight | 68450 Kg | 80500 Kg |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Boom length | 7000 mm | 8250 mm |
| Arm length | 2600 mm | 3600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 13830 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | 11600 mm | 13550 mm |
| Max digging depth | 7150 mm | 8900 mm |
| Max digging height | 11750 mm | 12110 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 4050 mm | 8340 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | NA | 6740 mm |
| Min swing radius | NA | 6340 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | NA | 10870 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | 354 kN | 403 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | 308 kN | 311 kN |
| Swing Speed | 5.6 rpm | 8.4 rpm |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| 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 |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.00 - 5.50 m³ | 2.8 - 5.4 m³ |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC | |
| Overall Length | 12850 mm | 14530 mm |
| Overall width | 4495 mm | 4400 mm |
| Overall Height | 3900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | 3530 mm | 3590 mm |
| Upper Width | 3515 mm | 3350 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | 4575 mm | 5140 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | 5695 mm | 6370 mm |
| Tailswing radius | NA | 4600 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | 610 mm | 580m / 850 mm |
| Track gauge | 3300 mm | 3550 mm |
| Width over tracks | 3920 mm | NA |
| Track Height | 1315 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1445 mm | 1560 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Liebherr 449 HP | Komatsu 496 HP |
| Fuel | |
| Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | |
| 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 | 4-cycle electrically-controlled common rail system type diesel engine with turbocharger , 6 Cylinder , direct injection , intercooler , water-cooled |
| Rated Engine Power | |
| 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 496 HP (370 kW ) @1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | |
| 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm | 2197 Nm @ 1350 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 16.16 L | 15.24 L |
| Alternator | |
| Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | 60A |
| Battery | |
| 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah | 190 Ah , 2 x 12V |
| Starting Motor | |
| 24 V - 7.8 kW | 24V - 11 kW |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| No of Top rollers | |
| 2 | NA |
| No of bottom rollers | |
| 9 | NA |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | |
| NA | 51 |
| Track Guard | |
| NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | |
| 135.3 kPa | 106 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | |
| Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | |
| NA | 70% (35 °) |
| Travel Speed-Low | |
| 3.6 Km/h | 2.7 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | |
| 4.1 Km/h | 4.2 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | |
| 505 kN | 637 kN |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pump | |
| Two Liebherr variable displacement | Two variable displacement piston pumps |
| Maximum Flow | |
| 2 x 410 L/min | 2 x 504 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | |
| NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | |
| 37.0 MPa | 33.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | |
| NA | 30.0 MPa |
| Travel circuit | |
| NA | 33.0 MPa |
| Pilot circuit | |
| NA | 5.0 MPa |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | |
| 1140 L | 960 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| NA | 76 L |
| Engine oil | |
| NA | 58 L |
| Hydraulic system | |
| 920 L | 856 L |
| Hydraulic tank | |
| 435 L | 473 L |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | |
| 68450 Kg | 80500 Kg |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Boom length | |
| 7000 mm | 8250 mm |
| Arm length | |
| 2600 mm | 3600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 13830 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | |
| 11600 mm | 13550 mm |
| Max digging depth | |
| 7150 mm | 8900 mm |
| Max digging height | |
| 11750 mm | 12110 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 4050 mm | 8340 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | |
| NA | 6740 mm |
| Min swing radius | |
| NA | 6340 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | |
| NA | 10870 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 354 kN | 403 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | |
| 308 kN | 311 kN |
| Swing Speed | |
| 5.6 rpm | 8.4 rpm |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 3.00 - 5.50 m³ | 2.8 - 5.4 m³ |
| Liebherr R 972 Litronic | Kobelco SK850LC |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | |
| 12850 mm | 14530 mm |
| Overall width | |
| 4495 mm | 4400 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | |
| 3530 mm | 3590 mm |
| Upper Width | |
| 3515 mm | 3350 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | |
| 4575 mm | 5140 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | |
| 5695 mm | 6370 mm |
| Tailswing radius | |
| NA | 4600 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | |
| 610 mm | 580m / 850 mm |
| Track gauge | |
| 3300 mm | 3550 mm |
| Width over tracks | |
| 3920 mm | NA |
| Track Height | |
| 1315 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearence | |
| 1445 mm | 1560 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
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