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| Key Highlights | Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
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| Particulars | Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
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The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic and Sany SY870C-10HD are both extra-large excavators designed for mining and heavy-duty engineering. The Liebherr features a strong engine and robust construction, while the Sany offers higher engine power and a more formidable bucket digging force as well as a better swing speed.
Choosing between the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic and the Sany SY870C-10HD should be based on specific operational needs. If engine power and swing speed are a priority, the Sany SY870C-10HD would be the better option. However, for longer operation duration and potential stability in challenging conditions, the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic may be preferable. Both machines offer advanced features such as AC cabins and GPS, ensuring comfort and convenience for the operator.
| Brand | Liebherr | SANY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 78350 Kg | 78600 Kg |
| Bucket | 4.00 - 5.00 m³ | 4.6 - 5.4 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 7200 mm | 7247 mm |
| Engine | Liebherr 449 HP | Isuzu 506 HP |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | 7000 mm | 7000 mm |
| Quick Overview: | Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic extra-large excavator excels in high-capacity mining and heavy-duty engineering operations. |
Delivering unmatched reliability and capacity for large-scale mining and earthmoving, the Sany SY870C-10HD extra-large excavator is the right suited for this. |
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Get the best price for the Sany SY870C-10HD Extra-Large Excavator from authorized dealers. Contact us now for exclusive deals! |
The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic and Sany SY870C-10HD are both extra-large excavators designed for mining and heavy-duty engineering. The Liebherr features a strong engine and robust construction, while the Sany offers higher engine power and a more formidable bucket digging force as well as a better swing speed.
Choosing between the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic and the Sany SY870C-10HD should be based on specific operational needs. If engine power and swing speed are a priority, the Sany SY870C-10HD would be the better option. However, for longer operation duration and potential stability in challenging conditions, the Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic may be preferable. Both machines offer advanced features such as AC cabins and GPS, ensuring comfort and convenience for the operator.
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Liebherr | SANY |
| Type | |
| Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | |
| 78350 Kg | 78600 Kg |
| Bucket | |
| 4.00 - 5.00 m³ | 4.6 - 5.4 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 7200 mm | 7247 mm |
| Engine | |
| Liebherr 449 HP | Isuzu 506 HP |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | |
| 7000 mm | 7000 mm |
| Quick Overview: | |
Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic extra-large excavator excels in high-capacity mining and heavy-duty engineering operations. |
Delivering unmatched reliability and capacity for large-scale mining and earthmoving, the Sany SY870C-10HD extra-large excavator is the right suited for this. |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Engine Make | Liebherr D9508 A7 | Isuzu GH-6WG1X |
| Fuel Tank | 1140 L | 940 L |
| Engine Displacment | 16.16 L | 15.68 L |
| Under Carriage | 5960 mm | 5946 mm |
| Hydraulic System | 920 L | NA |
| Arm | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 11703 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | NA | NA |
| Overall Width | 4495 mm | 4320 mm |
| Overall Length | 12800 mm | 13002 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 392 kN | 432 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | NA | 4220 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | Standard | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Liebherr D9508 A7 | Isuzu GH-6WG1X |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 1140 L | 940 L |
| Engine Displacment | |
| 16.16 L | 15.68 L |
| Under Carriage | |
| 5960 mm | 5946 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 920 L | NA |
| Arm | |
| 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 11703 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| NA | NA |
| Overall Width | |
| 4495 mm | 4320 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 12800 mm | 13002 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 392 kN | 432 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | |
| NA | 4220 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | |
| Standard | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| 3711 | 3684 | |
| Model | Liebherr 449 HP | Isuzu 506 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 | 6 Cylinder , direct injection , Water Cooled |
| Rated Engine Power | 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 506 HP (377 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm | 2138 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 16.16 L | 15.68 L |
| Alternator | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | 90A |
| Battery | 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 12 V |
| Starting Motor | 24 V - 7.8 kW | 24 V - 5.0 kW |
| 24 V - 5.0 kW | 24 V - 5.0 kW | |
| No of Top rollers | 2 | 3 |
| No of bottom rollers | 8 | 8 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | NA | 48 |
| Track Guard | NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | 151 kPa | 114 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | NA | 70 % (35°) |
| Travel Speed-Low | NA | 2.9 km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | 3.5 Km/h | 4.5 Km.h |
| Max Tracking Force | 568 kN | 480 kN |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Hydraulic pump | Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps | 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps |
| Maximum Flow | 2 x 410 L/min | 2 x 450 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | 35.0 MPa | 34.3 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | NA | 29.4 MPa |
| Travel circuit | NA | 34.3 MPa |
| Pilot circuit | NA | 3.9 MPa |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Travel | Liebherr swashplate motor with brake valves on both sides | Axial Piston Motor with Parking Brake |
| Swing | Liebherr swashplate motor with integrated brake valve | Axial Piston Motor with Swing Holding Brake |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Fuel tank | 1140 L | 940 L |
| Engine Coolant | NA | 70 L |
| Engine oil | NA | 57 L |
| Hydraulic system | 920 L | NA |
| Hydraulic tank | 435 L | 620 L |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Operating Weight | 78350 Kg | 78600 Kg |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Boom length | 7000 mm | 7000 mm |
| Arm length | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 11703 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | 11650 mm | NA |
| Max digging depth | 7200 mm | 7247 mm |
| Max digging height | 11650 mm | 10910 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 7850 mm | 7047 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | NA | NA |
| Min swing radius | NA | 5586 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | NA | 9802 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | 392 kN | 432 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | 357 kN | NA |
| Swing Speed | 5.6 rpm | 7.9 rpm |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| 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 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Bucket Capacity | 4.00 - 5.00 m³ | 4.6 - 5.4 m³ |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD | |
| Overall Length | 12800 mm | 13002 mm |
| Overall width | 4495 mm | 4320 mm |
| Overall Height | 4200 mm | 4742 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | 3665 mm | 3795 mm |
| Upper Width | 3515 mm | 3460 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | 5960 mm | 5946 mm |
| Tailswing radius | NA | 4220 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | 745 mm | 880 mm |
| Track gauge | 3350 mm | 3380 mm |
| Width over tracks | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Track Height | 1460 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1585 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Liebherr 449 HP | Isuzu 506 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 | 6 Cylinder , direct injection , Water Cooled |
| Rated Engine Power | |
| 449 HP (330 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 506 HP (377 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | |
| 2750 Nm @ 1100 rpm | 2138 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 16.16 L | 15.68 L |
| Alternator | |
| Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | 90A |
| Battery | |
| 12 V , 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 12 V |
| Starting Motor | |
| 24 V - 7.8 kW | 24 V - 5.0 kW |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| No of Top rollers | |
| 2 | 3 |
| No of bottom rollers | |
| 8 | 8 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | |
| NA | 48 |
| Track Guard | |
| NA | NA |
| Track Shoe width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | |
| 151 kPa | 114 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | |
| Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | |
| NA | 70 % (35°) |
| Travel Speed-Low | |
| NA | 2.9 km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | |
| 3.5 Km/h | 4.5 Km.h |
| Max Tracking Force | |
| 568 kN | 480 kN |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pump | |
| Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps | 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps |
| Maximum Flow | |
| 2 x 410 L/min | 2 x 450 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | |
| NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | |
| 35.0 MPa | 34.3 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | |
| NA | 29.4 MPa |
| Travel circuit | |
| NA | 34.3 MPa |
| Pilot circuit | |
| NA | 3.9 MPa |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | |
| 1140 L | 940 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| NA | 70 L |
| Engine oil | |
| NA | 57 L |
| Hydraulic system | |
| 920 L | NA |
| Hydraulic tank | |
| 435 L | 620 L |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | |
| 78350 Kg | 78600 Kg |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Boom length | |
| 7000 mm | 7000 mm |
| Arm length | |
| 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 11703 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | |
| 11650 mm | NA |
| Max digging depth | |
| 7200 mm | 7247 mm |
| Max digging height | |
| 11650 mm | 10910 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 7850 mm | 7047 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | |
| NA | NA |
| Min swing radius | |
| NA | 5586 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | |
| NA | 9802 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 392 kN | 432 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | |
| 357 kN | NA |
| Swing Speed | |
| 5.6 rpm | 7.9 rpm |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| 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 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 4.00 - 5.00 m³ | 4.6 - 5.4 m³ |
| Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic | Sany SY870C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | |
| 12800 mm | 13002 mm |
| Overall width | |
| 4495 mm | 4320 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 4200 mm | 4742 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | |
| 3665 mm | 3795 mm |
| Upper Width | |
| 3515 mm | 3460 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | |
| 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | |
| 5960 mm | 5946 mm |
| Tailswing radius | |
| NA | 4220 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | |
| 745 mm | 880 mm |
| Track gauge | |
| 3350 mm | 3380 mm |
| Width over tracks | |
| 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Track Height | |
| 1460 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearence | |
| 1585 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
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