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| Key Highlights | Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
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| Particulars | Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
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Comparing the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G excavators, we see contrasting advantages in terms of capacity, reach, operating weight, and digging force. The Liebherr model boasts more power and a bigger bucket but with a heavier frame and consumption rate, while the Tata Hitachi model offers better maneuverability, climbing capability, and speed.
The ideal excavator choice will significantly depend on the specific site conditions and job requirements. If the priority is for higher capacity and power for large-scale operations, the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic may be preferable. Conversely, if maneuverability, slope handling, and travel speed are critical factors, the Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G could be the better fit. Always consider the trade-offs in relation to the tasks at hand before making the final decision.
| Brand | Tata Hitachi | 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 | 82300 Kg | 97700 Kg |
| Bucket | 2.9 - 4.5 m³ | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 8870 mm | 7350 mm |
| Engine | Isuzu 483 HP | Liebherr 571 HP |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | 8400 mm | 7200 mm |
| Quick Overview: | Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G extra-large excavator is a powerhouse for large-scale mining tasks specially built for heavy-duty operations. |
Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic extra-large excavator brings unmatched capacity and performance for mining and earthmoving tasks. |
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Get the best price for the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic Extra-Large Excavator from authorized dealers. Contact us now for exclusive deals! |
Comparing the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic and the Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G excavators, we see contrasting advantages in terms of capacity, reach, operating weight, and digging force. The Liebherr model boasts more power and a bigger bucket but with a heavier frame and consumption rate, while the Tata Hitachi model offers better maneuverability, climbing capability, and speed.
The ideal excavator choice will significantly depend on the specific site conditions and job requirements. If the priority is for higher capacity and power for large-scale operations, the Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic may be preferable. Conversely, if maneuverability, slope handling, and travel speed are critical factors, the Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G could be the better fit. Always consider the trade-offs in relation to the tasks at hand before making the final decision.
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Tata Hitachi | Liebherr |
| Type | |
| Extra-Large (>50 Ton) | Extra-Large (>50 Ton) |
| Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Weight | |
| 82300 Kg | 97700 Kg |
| Bucket | |
| 2.9 - 4.5 m³ | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 8870 mm | 7350 mm |
| Engine | |
| Isuzu 483 HP | Liebherr 571 HP |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Yr. / 2500 hr. |
| Boom | |
| 8400 mm | 7200 mm |
| Quick Overview: | |
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G extra-large excavator is a powerhouse for large-scale mining tasks specially built for heavy-duty operations. |
Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic extra-large excavator brings unmatched capacity and performance for mining and earthmoving tasks. |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Engine Make | Isuzu BB-6WG1XQA-04 | Liebherr D9508 A7 |
| Fuel Tank | 1110 L | 1498 L |
| Engine Displacment | 15.68 L | 16.61 L |
| Under Carriage | 5740 mm | 6250 mm |
| Hydraulic System | 1042 L | 1134 L |
| Arm | 3700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | 14100 mm | NA |
| Fuel Consumption | NA | 62.07 L/hour |
| Overall Width | 4450 mm | 5315 mm |
| Overall Length | 14800 mm | 13800 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 359 kN | 506 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | 4600 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | 650 mm | 500 mm |
| AC Cabin | Standard | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Isuzu BB-6WG1XQA-04 | Liebherr D9508 A7 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 1110 L | 1498 L |
| Engine Displacment | |
| 15.68 L | 16.61 L |
| Under Carriage | |
| 5740 mm | 6250 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 1042 L | 1134 L |
| Arm | |
| 3700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| 14100 mm | NA |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| NA | 62.07 L/hour |
| Overall Width | |
| 4450 mm | 5315 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 14800 mm | 13800 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 359 kN | 506 kN |
| Tailswing Radius | |
| 4600 mm | NA |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 650 mm | 500 mm |
| AC Cabin | |
| Standard | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| 3642 | 3715 | |
| Model | Isuzu 483 HP | Liebherr 571 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | 4 Cycle water cooled , 6 Cylinders , direct injection , Turbocharged Intercooled | 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 | 483 HP (360 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 571 HP (420 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 1945 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 2989 Nm @ 1300 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 15.68 L | 16.61 L |
| Alternator | 50A | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A |
| Battery | 170 Ah , 2 x 12 V | 2 x 180 Ah / 12 V |
| Starting Motor | NA | 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 | 8 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | 47 | NA |
| Track Guard | 2 | NA |
| Track Shoe width | 650 mm | 500 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | 121 kPa | 177.5 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | 70% (35 °) Continuous | NA |
| Travel Speed-Low | 3.0 Km/h | NA |
| Travel Speed-High | 4.5 Km/h | 3.7 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | 560 kN | 645 kN |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Hydraulic pump | 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps | Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps |
| Maximum Flow | 2 x 512 L/min | 2 x 498 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | 1 Gear Pump | NA |
| Implement Circuit | 31.9 MPa | 35.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | 28.4 MPa | NA |
| Travel circuit | 34.3 MPa | NA |
| Pilot circuit | 3.9 MPa | NA |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Travel | 2 Axial Piston Motors with Parking Brake | Liebherr swashplate motor with brake valves on both sides |
| Swing | 2 Axial Piston Motors | Liebherr swashplate motor with integrated brake valve |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Fuel tank | 1110 L | 1498 L |
| Engine Coolant | 112 L | NA |
| Engine oil | 52 L | NA |
| Hydraulic system | 1042 L | 1134 L |
| Hydraulic tank | 500 L | 536 L |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Operating Weight | 82300 Kg | 97700 Kg |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Boom length | 8400 mm | 7200 mm |
| Arm length | 3700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | 14100 mm | NA |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | 13820 mm | 12300 mm |
| Max digging depth | 8870 mm | 7350 mm |
| Max digging height | 13030 mm | 12600 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 9080 mm | 8500 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | 7170 mm | NA |
| Min swing radius | 5950 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 | 359 kN | 506 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | 315 kN | 426 kN |
| Swing Speed | NA | 5.9 rpm |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME 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 |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Bucket Capacity | 2.9 - 4.5 m³ | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic | |
| Overall Length | 14800 mm | 13800 mm |
| Overall width | 4450 mm | 5315 mm |
| Overall Height | 4770 mm | 5250 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | 3600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Upper Width | 4120 mm | 3565 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | 5740 mm | 6250 mm |
| Tailswing radius | 4600 mm | NA |
| Min Ground clearance | 890 mm | 820 mm |
| Track gauge | 3450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Width over tracks | NA | 4770 mm |
| Track Height | 1500 mm | 1595 mm |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1680 mm | 1765 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | 650 mm | 500 mm |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
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| Model | |
| Isuzu 483 HP | Liebherr 571 HP |
| Fuel | |
| Diesel | Diesel |
| Type | |
| 4 Cycle water cooled , 6 Cylinders , direct injection , Turbocharged Intercooled | 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 | |
| 483 HP (360 kW) @ 1800 rpm | 571 HP (420 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | |
| 1945 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 2989 Nm @ 1300 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 15.68 L | 16.61 L |
| Alternator | |
| 50A | Three-phase current 28 V / 140 A |
| Battery | |
| 170 Ah , 2 x 12 V | 2 x 180 Ah / 12 V |
| Starting Motor | |
| NA | 24 V - 7.8 kW |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| No of Top rollers | |
| 3 | 2 |
| No of bottom rollers | |
| 8 | 8 |
| Track Shoes (Each Side) | |
| 47 | NA |
| Track Guard | |
| 2 | NA |
| Track Shoe width | |
| 650 mm | 500 mm |
| Ground bearing pressure | |
| 121 kPa | 177.5 kPa |
| Track Tensioning | |
| Grease | Grease |
| Gradeability | |
| 70% (35 °) Continuous | NA |
| Travel Speed-Low | |
| 3.0 Km/h | NA |
| Travel Speed-High | |
| 4.5 Km/h | 3.7 Km/h |
| Max Tracking Force | |
| 560 kN | 645 kN |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pump | |
| 2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps | Two Liebherr variable displacement swashplate pumps |
| Maximum Flow | |
| 2 x 512 L/min | 2 x 498 L/min |
| Pilot Pump | |
| 1 Gear Pump | NA |
| Implement Circuit | |
| 31.9 MPa | 35.0 MPa |
| Swing Circuit | |
| 28.4 MPa | NA |
| Travel circuit | |
| 34.3 MPa | NA |
| Pilot circuit | |
| 3.9 MPa | NA |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | |
| 1110 L | 1498 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 112 L | NA |
| Engine oil | |
| 52 L | NA |
| Hydraulic system | |
| 1042 L | 1134 L |
| Hydraulic tank | |
| 500 L | 536 L |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | |
| 82300 Kg | 97700 Kg |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Boom length | |
| 8400 mm | 7200 mm |
| Arm length | |
| 3700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | |
| 14100 mm | NA |
| Max Digging Reach on ground | |
| 13820 mm | 12300 mm |
| Max digging depth | |
| 8870 mm | 7350 mm |
| Max digging height | |
| 13030 mm | 12600 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 9080 mm | 8500 mm |
| Max vertical wallcut depth | |
| 7170 mm | NA |
| Min swing radius | |
| 5950 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 | |
| 359 kN | 506 kN |
| Arm Digging Force | |
| 315 kN | 426 kN |
| Swing Speed | |
| NA | 5.9 rpm |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME 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 |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 2.9 - 4.5 m³ | 5.20 - 7.20 m³ |
| Tata Hitachi Zaxis 870-5G | Liebherr R 998 SME Litronic |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | |
| 14800 mm | 13800 mm |
| Overall width | |
| 4450 mm | 5315 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 4770 mm | 5250 mm |
| Overall Height of Cab | |
| 3600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Upper Width | |
| 4120 mm | 3565 mm |
| Track Lengh on Ground | |
| 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
| Undercarriage overall length | |
| 5740 mm | 6250 mm |
| Tailswing radius | |
| 4600 mm | NA |
| Min Ground clearance | |
| 890 mm | 820 mm |
| Track gauge | |
| 3450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Width over tracks | |
| NA | 4770 mm |
| Track Height | |
| 1500 mm | 1595 mm |
| Counterweight Clearence | |
| 1680 mm | 1765 mm |
| Track Shoe Width | |
| 650 mm | 500 mm |
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