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Hitachi ZX480MTH vs Liebherr R946 LITRONIC

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZX480MTH and the Liebherr R946 LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Hitachi ZX480MTH48500 kg (106924 lbs)
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZX480MTH48500 kg (106924 lbs)
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi ZX480MTHHitachi ZX480MTHLarge ExcavatorsLiebherr R946 LITRONICLiebherr R946 LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight48500 kg (106924 lbs)47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Horsepower234 kW (314 HP)—
Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)—
Max Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)—
Max Loading Height740.7 cm (291.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1021.1 cm (402.0 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth399.3 cm (157.2 in.)—
Overall Length1182.6 cm (465.6 in.)—
Track Length5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground426.7 cm (168.0 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity2.7 m2 (3.5 cu yds)3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity1.2 m2 (1.6 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance82.3 cm (32.4 in.)—
Tail Swing Radius350.5 cm (138.0 in.)—
Overall Width304.8 cm (120.0 in.)—
Engine MakeIsuzuLiebherr
Engine ModelAA-6WG1TQAD936 A7
Net Power234 kW (314 HP)223 kw (299 hp)
Gross Power242.6 kW (325.3 HP)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity360 LPM (95.2 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity510.3 l (134.8 gal)590 l (156 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4980 psi)—
Operating Weight48500 kg (106924 lbs)47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.0 km (2.5 mph)6.0 km (3.7 mph)
Swing Speed9 RPM8.7 RPM
Cab Height347.5 cm (136.8 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque1275.0 Nm (940.4 ft-lbs)1970.0 Nm (1453.0 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity61.3 l (16.2 gal)—
Fuel Capacity650.3 l (171.8 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity6.8 l (1.8 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity55.3 l (14.6 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 12 VOperating Voltage 24V
Ground Pressure86.2 kPa (12.5 psi)—
Number of Track Rollers per Side89
Number of Shoes per Side49—
Displacement15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)10487.7 cc (640 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1075.9 cm (423.6 in.)—
Track Gauge292.6 cm (115.2 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance143.3 cm (56.4 in.)—
Torque Power1500 RPM1000 RPM
Emission—Tier 4 Final
Cooling system—water-cooled
Stroke—15.0 cm (5.9 in)
Bore—12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—2
Alternator—28 V / 100 A
Drawbar Pull—37.016 kg (81606 lbs)
Air cleaner—Dry-type

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