SPECS / COMPARISON
Komatsu PC800LC-8 vs Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC
A detailed comparison of the Komatsu PC800LC-8 and the Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Komatsu PC800LC-881601 kg (179900 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu PC800LC-881601 kg (179900 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Digging Depth
Komatsu PC800LC-8863 cm (340 in.)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC722 cm (284 in.)
| Specification | Komatsu PC800LC-8 Large Excavators | Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 81601 kg (179900 lbs) | 80299 kg (177030 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 363 kW (487 HP) | — |
| Digging Depth | 863 cm (340 in.) | 722 cm (284 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 863 cm (340 in.) | 722 cm (284 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 816.9 cm (321.6 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1347.2 cm (530.4 in.) | 1167.4 cm (459.6 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 557.8 cm (219.6 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1441.7 cm (567.6 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 6035.0 cm (2376.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 502.9 cm (198.0 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 3.1 m2 (4.1 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 85.3 cm (33.6 in.) | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 442.0 cm (174.0 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 399.3 cm (157.2 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Komatsu | Liebherr |
| Engine Model | SAA6D140E-5 | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Net Power | 363 kW (487 HP) | 335 kw (449 hp) |
| Gross Power | 370 kw (496 hp) | — |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 988 LPM (261 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 440.2 l (116.3 gal) | 742 l (196 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | — |
| Operating Weight | 81601 kg (179900 lbs) | 80299 kg (177030 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.2 km (2.6 mph) | 3.5 km (2.2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 6.8 RPM | — |
| Cab Height | 356.6 cm (140.4 in.) | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled | — |
| Swing Torque | 283991.4 Nm (209461.0 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 980.0 l (258.9 gal) | — |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 58.3 l (15.4 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24V |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | — |
| Number of Forward Gears | 2 | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 3 | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 9 | 8 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 51 | — |
| Displacement | 15240.0 cc (930 cu. in.) | 16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 81.0 cm (31.9 in.) | — |
| No of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1185.7 cm (466.8 in.) | — |
| Alternator | 75 A | 28 V /140 A |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Pump Type Variable-capacity piston pumps | — |
| Track Gauge | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) | — |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 155.4 cm (61.2 in.) | — |
| Drawbar Pull | 56.999 kg (125660 lbs) | 57.921 kg (127692 lbs) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 5.0 m2 (6.6 cu yds) |
| Undercarriage Width | — | 417.6 cm (164.4 in.) |
| Emission | — | Tier 4 Final |
| Wheelbase | — | 481.6 cm (189.6 in.) |
| Cooling system | — | water-cooled |
| Max Torque | — | 2749.6 Nm (2028.0 ft-lbs) |
| 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) |
| Torque Power | — | 1100 RPM |
| 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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