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Liebherr R946 LITRONIC vs Hitachi ZX470LCH-3

A detailed comparison of the Liebherr R946 LITRONIC and the Hitachi ZX470LCH-3. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Hitachi ZX470LCH-348100 kg (106042 lbs)
Operating Weight
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Hitachi ZX470LCH-348100 kg (106042 lbs)
SpecificationLiebherr R946 LITRONICLiebherr R946 LITRONICLarge ExcavatorsHitachi ZX470LCH-3Hitachi ZX470LCH-3Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight47800 kg (105380 lbs)48100 kg (106042 lbs)
Max Bucket Capacity3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds)2.5 m2 (3.3 cu yds)
Engine MakeLiebherrIsuzu
Engine ModelD936 A7AH-6WG1XYSA-01
EmissionTier 4 Final—
Net Power223 kw (299 hp)260 kW (348 HP)
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity590 l (156 gal)560.2 l (148.0 gal)
Operating Weight47800 kg (105380 lbs)48100 kg (106042 lbs)
Max Travel Speed6.0 km (3.7 mph)5.6 km (3.5 mph)
Swing Speed8.7 RPM9 RPM
Cooling systemwater-cooled—
Max Torque1970.0 Nm (1453.0 ft-lbs)1580.1 Nm (1165.4 ft-lbs)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24V—
Stroke15.0 cm (5.9 in)—
Bore12.2 cm (4.8 in)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side23
Number of Track Rollers per Side99
Displacement10487.7 cc (640 cu. in.)15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)
Alternator28 V / 100 A50 A
Torque Power1000 RPM1500 RPM
Drawbar Pull37.016 kg (81606 lbs)—
Air cleanerDry-type—
Horsepower—260 kW (348 HP)
Digging Depth—579 cm (228 in.)
Max Digging Depth—579 cm (228 in.)
Max Loading Height—734.6 cm (289.2 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground—1021.1 cm (402.0 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—426.7 cm (168.0 in.)
Overall Length—1191.8 cm (469.2 in.)
Track Length—5364.5 cm (2112.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground—448.1 cm (176.4 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity—1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity—1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)
Ground Clearance—73.2 cm (28.8 in.)
Tail Swing Radius—365.8 cm (144.0 in.)
Overall Width—350.5 cm (138.0 in.)
Gross Power—267.9 kW (359.3 HP)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity—719 LPM (190.3 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure—343 Bar (4975 psi)
Cab Height—347.5 cm (136.8 in.)
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Cooling Capacity—55.3 l (14.6 gal)
Fuel Capacity—725.3 l (191.6 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity—6.8 l (1.8 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—57.2 l (15.1 gal)
Ground Pressure—82.0 kPa (11.9 psi)
Number of Shoes per Side—53
Shoe Size—60.2 cm (23.7 in.)
Max Cutting Height—1066.8 cm (420.0 in.)
Track Gauge—289.6 cm (114.0 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance—137.2 cm (54.0 in.)

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