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Caterpillar 345B L vs Liebherr R956 LITRONIC

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 345B L and the Liebherr R956 LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Caterpillar 345B L44050 kg (97114 lbs)
Liebherr R956 LITRONIC45300 kg (99870 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 345B L44050 kg (97114 lbs)
Liebherr R956 LITRONIC45300 kg (99870 lbs)
Digging Depth
Caterpillar 345B L930 cm (366 in.)
Liebherr R956 LITRONIC716 cm (282 in.)
SpecificationCaterpillar 345B LCaterpillar 345B LLarge ExcavatorsLiebherr R956 LITRONICLiebherr R956 LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight44050 kg (97114 lbs)45300 kg (99870 lbs)
Horsepower216 kW (290 HP)—
Digging Depth930 cm (366 in.)716 cm (282 in.)
Max Digging Depth930 cm (366 in.)716 cm (282 in.)
Max Loading Height755.9 cm (297.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1301.5 cm (512.4 in.)1112.5 cm (438.0 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth728.5 cm (286.8 in.)—
Overall Length1179.6 cm (464.4 in.)—
Track Length5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground438.9 cm (172.8 in.)—
Ground Clearance51.8 cm (20.4 in.)33.5 cm (13.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius362.7 cm (142.8 in.)—
Overall Width350.5 cm (138.0 in.)—
Engine MakeCaterpillarLiebherr
Engine Model3176 CATAACD946 A7
Net Power216 kW (290 HP)243 kw (326 hp)
Gross Power224.7 kW (301.3 HP)—
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity640 LPM (169.1 GPM)—
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4980 psi)—
Operating Weight44050 kg (97114 lbs)45300 kg (99870 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.5 km (2.8 mph)4.8 km (3 mph)
Cab Height320.0 cm (126.0 in.)295.7 cm (116.4 in.)
Fuel Capacity600.4 l (158.6 gal)—
Displacement10300.9 cc (629 cu. in.)11946.2 cc (729 cu. in.)
Shoe Size75.2 cm (29.6 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1082.0 cm (426.0 in.)—
Track Gauge274.3 cm (108.0 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance131.1 cm (51.6 in.)—
Drawbar Pull32.840 kg (72400 lbs)45.480 kg (100265 lbs)
Undercarriage Width—365.8 cm (144.0 in.)
Emission—Tier 4 Final
Rated Power—1800 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity—742 l (196 gal)
Wheelbase—442.0 cm (174.0 in.)
Cooling system—water-cooled
Max Torque—2280.5 Nm (1682.0 ft-lbs)
Operating Voltage—Operating Voltage 24V
Stroke—15.0 cm (5.9 in)
Bore—13.0 cm (5.1 in)
Max Dumping Height—716.3 cm (282.0 in.)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—3
Number of Track Rollers per Side—10
Alternator—28 V /140 A
Torque Power—1000 RPM
Air cleaner—Dry-type
Urea tank—94.6 l (25.0 gal)

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