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| Key Highlights | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
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| Particulars | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
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The Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Sany SY980C-10HD are both high-performance excavators designed for mining and heavy-duty operations. The Liebherr model comes with a larger bucket capacity range, slightly more engine power, and a higher bucket digging force. Meanwhile, the Sany model offers a greater gradeability, higher tracking force and swing speed, and additional undercarriage features possibly improving stability and operation on diverse terrains.
The best choice between the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Sany SY980C-10HD will depend on the specific requirements of the job at hand. If tasks demand variable bucket sizes and higher digging forces, the Liebherr could be preferable. However, for operations requiring higher mobility, better slope performance, and greater tracking and swing speeds, the Sany may be the stronger candidate. Consider the nature of the terrain, type of application, and operational preferences when making your decision.
| 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 | 97700 Kg | 95800 Kg |
| Bucket | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ | 5.5 - 6.5 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 7350 mm | 6740 mm |
| Engine | Liebherr 571 HP | Scania 578 HP |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | 7200 mm | 7250 mm |
| Quick Overview: | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic extra-large excavator brings unmatched capacity and performance for mining and earthmoving tasks. |
Sany SY980C-10HD extra-large excavator combines heavy-duty performance with cutting-edge technology for the toughest mining operations. |
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The Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Sany SY980C-10HD are both high-performance excavators designed for mining and heavy-duty operations. The Liebherr model comes with a larger bucket capacity range, slightly more engine power, and a higher bucket digging force. Meanwhile, the Sany model offers a greater gradeability, higher tracking force and swing speed, and additional undercarriage features possibly improving stability and operation on diverse terrains.
The best choice between the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Sany SY980C-10HD will depend on the specific requirements of the job at hand. If tasks demand variable bucket sizes and higher digging forces, the Liebherr could be preferable. However, for operations requiring higher mobility, better slope performance, and greater tracking and swing speeds, the Sany may be the stronger candidate. Consider the nature of the terrain, type of application, and operational preferences when making your decision.
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Liebherr | SANY |
| Type | |
| Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | |
| 97700 Kg | 95800 Kg |
| Bucket | |
| 5.20 - 7.20 m³ | 5.5 - 6.5 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 7350 mm | 6740 mm |
| Engine | |
| Liebherr 571 HP | Scania 578 HP |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | |
| 7200 mm | 7250 mm |
| Quick Overview: | |
Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic extra-large excavator brings unmatched capacity and performance for mining and earthmoving tasks. |
Sany SY980C-10HD extra-large excavator combines heavy-duty performance with cutting-edge technology for the toughest mining operations. |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Engine Make | Liebherr D9508 A7 | Scania DC16 |
| Fuel Tank | 1498 L | 1180 L |
| Engine Displacment | 16.61 L | 16.4 L |
| Under Carriage | 6250 mm | 6350 mm |
| Hydraulic System | 1134 L | NA |
| Arm | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 12280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 62.07 L/hour | NA |
| Overall Width | 5315 mm | 4460 mm |
| Overall Length | 13800 mm | 13840 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 506 kN | 495 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | NA | 4700 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | Standard | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Liebherr D9508 A7 | Scania DC16 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 1498 L | 1180 L |
| Engine Displacment | |
| 16.61 L | 16.4 L |
| Under Carriage | |
| 6250 mm | 6350 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 1134 L | NA |
| Arm | |
| 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 12280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| 62.07 L/hour | NA |
| Overall Width | |
| 5315 mm | 4460 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 13800 mm | 13840 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 506 kN | 495 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | |
| NA | 4700 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| AC Cabin | |
| Standard | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| 3715 | 3685 | |
| Model | Liebherr 571 HP | Scania 578 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 , CRDI , Electronic Injection |
| Rated Engine Power | 571 HP (420 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 578 HP (425 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 2989 Nm @ 1300 rpm | 2450 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 16.61 L | 16.4 L |
| Alternator | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | NA |
| Battery | 2 x 180 Ah / 12 V | 2 x 12 V |
| Starting Motor | 24 V - 7.8 kW | NA |
| NA | NA | |
| No of Top rollers | 2 | 3 |
| No of bottom rollers | 8 | 9 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | NA | 51 |
| Track Guard | NA | 3 |
| Track Shoe width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | 177.5 kPa | 132 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | NA | 70 % (35°) |
| Travel Speed-Low | NA | 2.3 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | 3.7 Km/h | 3.4 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | 645 kN | 670 kN |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Hydraulic pump | Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps | 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps |
| Maximum Flow | 2 x 498 L/min | 2 x 586 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | 35.0 MPa | 34.3 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | NA | NA |
| Travel circuit | NA | NA |
| Pilot circuit | NA | NA |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Travel | Liebherr swashplate motor with brake valves on both sides | 2 x Axial Piston; Two Speed Motors |
| Swing | Liebherr swashplate motor with integrated brake valve | 2 x Axial Piston Motor |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Fuel tank | 1498 L | 1180 L |
| Engine Coolant | NA | 85 L |
| Engine oil | NA | 50 L |
| Hydraulic system | 1134 L | NA |
| Hydraulic tank | 536 L | NA |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Operating Weight | 97700 Kg | 95800 Kg |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Boom length | 7200 mm | 7250 mm |
| Arm length | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | NA | 12280 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | 12300 mm | NA |
| Max digging depth | 7350 mm | 6740 mm |
| Max digging height | 12600 mm | 12310 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 8500 mm | 8345 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | NA | NA |
| Min swing radius | NA | 5010 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | NA | 10580 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | 506 kN | 495 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | 426 kN | 446 kN |
| Swing Speed | 5.9 rpm | 7 rpm |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-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 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Bucket Capacity | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ | 5.5 - 6.5 m³ |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD | |
| Overall Length | 13800 mm | 13840 mm |
| Overall width | 5315 mm | 4460 mm |
| Overall Height | 5250 mm | 5300 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | 3840 mm | 3880 mm |
| Upper Width | 3565 mm | 3480 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | 4960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | 6250 mm | 6350 mm |
| Tailswing radius | NA | 4700 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | 820 mm | 945 mm |
| Track gauge | 3900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Width over tracks | 4770 mm | 4460 mm / 3700 mm |
| Track Height | 1595 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1765 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Liebherr 571 HP | Scania 578 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 , CRDI , Electronic Injection |
| Rated Engine Power | |
| 571 HP (420 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 578 HP (425 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | |
| 2989 Nm @ 1300 rpm | 2450 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 16.61 L | 16.4 L |
| Alternator | |
| Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A | NA |
| Battery | |
| 2 x 180 Ah / 12 V | 2 x 12 V |
| Starting Motor | |
| 24 V - 7.8 kW | NA |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| No of Top rollers | |
| 2 | 3 |
| No of bottom rollers | |
| 8 | 9 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | |
| NA | 51 |
| Track Guard | |
| NA | 3 |
| Track Shoe width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | |
| 177.5 kPa | 132 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | |
| Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | |
| NA | 70 % (35°) |
| Travel Speed-Low | |
| NA | 2.3 Km/h |
| Travel Speed-High | |
| 3.7 Km/h | 3.4 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | |
| 645 kN | 670 kN |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pump | |
| Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps | 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps |
| Maximum Flow | |
| 2 x 498 L/min | 2 x 586 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | |
| NA | 1 Gear Pump |
| Implement Circuit | |
| 35.0 MPa | 34.3 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | |
| NA | NA |
| Travel circuit | |
| NA | NA |
| Pilot circuit | |
| NA | NA |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | |
| 1498 L | 1180 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| NA | 85 L |
| Engine oil | |
| NA | 50 L |
| Hydraulic system | |
| 1134 L | NA |
| Hydraulic tank | |
| 536 L | NA |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | |
| 97700 Kg | 95800 Kg |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Boom length | |
| 7200 mm | 7250 mm |
| Arm length | |
| 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| NA | 12280 mm |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | |
| 12300 mm | NA |
| Max digging depth | |
| 7350 mm | 6740 mm |
| Max digging height | |
| 12600 mm | 12310 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 8500 mm | 8345 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | |
| NA | NA |
| Min swing radius | |
| NA | 5010 mm |
| Max Height at Min Swing radius | |
| NA | 10580 mm |
| Max height (above ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Dig depth (below ground) | |
| NA | NA |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 506 kN | 495 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | |
| 426 kN | 446 kN |
| Swing Speed | |
| 5.9 rpm | 7 rpm |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-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 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 5.20 - 7.20 m³ | 5.5 - 6.5 m³ |
| Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | Sany SY980C-10HD |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | |
| 13800 mm | 13840 mm |
| Overall width | |
| 5315 mm | 4460 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 5250 mm | 5300 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | |
| 3840 mm | 3880 mm |
| Upper Width | |
| 3565 mm | 3480 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | |
| 4960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | |
| 6250 mm | 6350 mm |
| Tailswing radius | |
| NA | 4700 mm |
| Min Ground clearance | |
| 820 mm | 945 mm |
| Track gauge | |
| 3900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Width over tracks | |
| 4770 mm | 4460 mm / 3700 mm |
| Track Height | |
| 1595 mm | NA |
| Counterweight Clearence | |
| 1765 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 500 mm | 650 mm |
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