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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.)
SpecificationKomatsu PC800LC-8Komatsu PC800LC-8Large ExcavatorsLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight81601 kg (179900 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Horsepower363 kW (487 HP)—
Digging Depth863 cm (340 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Digging Depth863 cm (340 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Loading Height816.9 cm (321.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1347.2 cm (530.4 in.)1167.4 cm (459.6 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth557.8 cm (219.6 in.)—
Overall Length1441.7 cm (567.6 in.)—
Track Length6035.0 cm (2376.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground502.9 cm (198.0 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity3.1 m2 (4.1 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance85.3 cm (33.6 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius442.0 cm (174.0 in.)—
Overall Width399.3 cm (157.2 in.)—
Engine MakeKomatsuLiebherr
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-5D9508 A7 SCR
Net Power363 kW (487 HP)335 kw (449 hp)
Gross Power370 kw (496 hp)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity988 LPM (261 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity440.2 l (116.3 gal)742 l (196 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4980 psi)—
Operating Weight81601 kg (179900 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.2 km (2.6 mph)3.5 km (2.2 mph)
Swing Speed6.8 RPM—
Cab Height356.6 cm (140.4 in.)362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled—
Swing Torque283991.4 Nm (209461.0 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity100.3 l (26.5 gal)—
Fuel Capacity980.0 l (258.9 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity49.2 l (13.0 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity58.3 l (15.4 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24V
Transmission TypeHydrostatic—
Number of Forward Gears2—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side32
Number of Track Rollers per Side98
Number of Shoes per Side51—
Displacement15240.0 cc (930 cu. in.)16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.)
Shoe Size81.0 cm (31.9 in.)—
No of Cylinders6—
Max Cutting Height1185.7 cm (466.8 in.)—
Alternator75 A28 V /140 A
Hydraulic Pump TypePump Type Variable-capacity piston pumps—
Track Gauge350.5 cm (138.0 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance155.4 cm (61.2 in.)—
Drawbar Pull56.999 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)

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