SPECS / COMPARISON
Kobelco SK850LC vs Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC
A detailed comparison of the Kobelco SK850LC and the Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Kobelco SK850LC78820 kg (173768 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kobelco SK850LC78820 kg (173768 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Digging Depth
Kobelco SK850LC823 cm (324 in.)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC722 cm (284 in.)
| Specification | Kobelco SK850LC Large Excavators | Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 78820 kg (173768 lbs) | 80299 kg (177030 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 370 kW (496 HP) | — |
| Digging Depth | 823 cm (324 in.) | 722 cm (284 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 823 cm (324 in.) | 722 cm (284 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 853.4 cm (336.0 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1310.6 cm (516.0 in.) | 1167.4 cm (459.6 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 701.0 cm (276.0 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1453.9 cm (572.4 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 6157.0 cm (2424.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 515.1 cm (202.8 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds) | — |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 5.4 m2 (7.1 cu yds) | 5.0 m2 (6.6 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 2.8 m2 (3.7 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 85.3 cm (33.6 in.) | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 448.1 cm (176.4 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 432.8 cm (170.4 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Komatsu | Liebherr |
| Engine Model | SAA6D140E-5 | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Net Power | 370 kW (496 HP) | 335 kw (449 hp) |
| Gross Power | 378.3 kW (507.3 HP) | — |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 1.007 LPM (266.3 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 856.3 l (226.2 gal) | 742 l (196 gal) |
| Operating Weight | 78820 kg (173768 lbs) | 80299 kg (177030 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.3 km (2.7 mph) | 3.5 km (2.2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8.4 RPM | — |
| Cab Height | 359.7 cm (141.6 in.) | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Max Torque | 2197.1 Nm (1620.5 ft-lbs) | 2749.6 Nm (2028.0 ft-lbs) |
| Fuel Capacity | 960.4 l (253.7 gal) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 92.4 kPa (13.4 psi) | — |
| Displacement | 15241.6 cc (930 cu. in.) | 16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 75.2 cm (29.6 in.) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1255.8 cm (494.4 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 356.6 cm (140.4 in.) | — |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 158.5 cm (62.4 in.) | — |
| Torque Power | 1350 RPM | 1100 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) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 8 |
| 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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