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Hitachi ZX850-3 vs Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi ZX850-3 and the Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Hitachi ZX850-380500 kg (177472 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi ZX850-380500 kg (177472 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Digging Depth
Hitachi ZX850-3716 cm (282 in.)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC722 cm (284 in.)
SpecificationHitachi ZX850-3Hitachi ZX850-3Large ExcavatorsLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight80500 kg (177472 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Horsepower343 kW (460 HP)—
Digging Depth716 cm (282 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Digging Depth716 cm (282 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Loading Height813.8 cm (320.4 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1204.0 cm (474.0 in.)1167.4 cm (459.6 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth411.5 cm (162.0 in.)—
Overall Length1478.3 cm (582.0 in.)—
Track Length5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground460.2 cm (181.2 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity4.5 m2 (5.9 cu yds)5.0 m2 (6.6 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance91.4 cm (36.0 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius460.2 cm (181.2 in.)—
Overall Width411.5 cm (162.0 in.)—
Engine MakeIsuzuLiebherr
Engine ModelAH-6WG1XYSA-03D9508 A7 SCR
Net Power343 kW (460 HP)335 kw (449 hp)
Gross Power351.4 kW (471.3 HP)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity1.056 LPM (279 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity790.0 l (208.7 gal)742 l (196 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4975 psi)—
Operating Weight80500 kg (177472 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.2 km (2.6 mph)3.5 km (2.2 mph)
Swing Speed7.3 RPM—
Cab Height365.8 cm (144.0 in.)362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque1863.0 Nm (1374.1 ft-lbs)2749.6 Nm (2028.0 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity116.2 l (30.7 gal)—
Fuel Capacity1120.1 l (295.9 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity15.1 l (4.0 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity57.2 l (15.1 gal)—
Ground Pressure121.3 kPa (17.6 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side32
Number of Track Rollers per Side88
Number of Shoes per Side47—
Displacement15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.)
Shoe Size65.0 cm (25.6 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1204.0 cm (474.0 in.)—
Track Gauge347.5 cm (136.8 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance170.7 cm (67.2 in.)—
Torque Power1600 RPM1100 RPM
Undercarriage Width—417.6 cm (164.4 in.)
Emission—Tier 4 Final
Wheelbase—481.6 cm (189.6 in.)
Cooling system—water-cooled
Operating Voltage—Operating Voltage 24V
Stroke—15.7 cm (6.2 in)
Bore—12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Max Dumping Height—789.4 cm (310.8 in.)
Breakout force(ISO)—39.998 kg (88180 lbs)
Alternator—28 V /140 A
Drawbar Pull—57.921 kg (127692 lbs)
Air cleaner—Dry-type
Urea tank—181.7 l (48.0 gal)

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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