SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Hitachi ZX480MTH Large Excavators | Liebherr R946 LITRONIC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 48500 kg (106924 lbs) | 47800 kg (105380 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 234 kW (314 HP) | — |
| Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | — |
| Max Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | — |
| Max Loading Height | 740.7 cm (291.6 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1021.1 cm (402.0 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 399.3 cm (157.2 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1182.6 cm (465.6 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 426.7 cm (168.0 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) | — |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 2.7 m2 (3.5 cu yds) | 3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m2 (1.6 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 304.8 cm (120.0 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Isuzu | Liebherr |
| Engine Model | AA-6WG1TQA | D936 A7 |
| Net Power | 234 kW (314 HP) | 223 kw (299 hp) |
| Gross Power | 242.6 kW (325.3 HP) | — |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 360 LPM (95.2 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 510.3 l (134.8 gal) | 590 l (156 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | — |
| Operating Weight | 48500 kg (106924 lbs) | 47800 kg (105380 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.0 km (2.5 mph) | 6.0 km (3.7 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 9 RPM | 8.7 RPM |
| Cab Height | 347.5 cm (136.8 in.) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Max Torque | 1275.0 Nm (940.4 ft-lbs) | 1970.0 Nm (1453.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 650.3 l (171.8 gal) | — |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 12 V | Operating Voltage 24V |
| Ground Pressure | 86.2 kPa (12.5 psi) | — |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 49 | — |
| Displacement | 15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.) | 10487.7 cc (640 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1075.9 cm (423.6 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 292.6 cm (115.2 in.) | — |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 143.3 cm (56.4 in.) | — |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM | 1000 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 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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