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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.)
SpecificationKobelco SK850LCKobelco SK850LCLarge ExcavatorsLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight78820 kg (173768 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Horsepower370 kW (496 HP)—
Digging Depth823 cm (324 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Digging Depth823 cm (324 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Loading Height853.4 cm (336.0 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1310.6 cm (516.0 in.)1167.4 cm (459.6 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth701.0 cm (276.0 in.)—
Overall Length1453.9 cm (572.4 in.)—
Track Length6157.0 cm (2424.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground515.1 cm (202.8 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity5.4 m2 (7.1 cu yds)5.0 m2 (6.6 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity2.8 m2 (3.7 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance85.3 cm (33.6 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius448.1 cm (176.4 in.)—
Overall Width432.8 cm (170.4 in.)—
Engine MakeKomatsuLiebherr
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-5D9508 A7 SCR
Net Power370 kW (496 HP)335 kw (449 hp)
Gross Power378.3 kW (507.3 HP)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity1.007 LPM (266.3 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity856.3 l (226.2 gal)742 l (196 gal)
Operating Weight78820 kg (173768 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.3 km (2.7 mph)3.5 km (2.2 mph)
Swing Speed8.4 RPM—
Cab Height359.7 cm (141.6 in.)362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque2197.1 Nm (1620.5 ft-lbs)2749.6 Nm (2028.0 ft-lbs)
Fuel Capacity960.4 l (253.7 gal)—
Ground Pressure92.4 kPa (13.4 psi)—
Displacement15241.6 cc (930 cu. in.)16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.)
Shoe Size75.2 cm (29.6 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1255.8 cm (494.4 in.)—
Track Gauge356.6 cm (140.4 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance158.5 cm (62.4 in.)—
Torque Power1350 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)
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)

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