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Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC vs Caterpillar 245

A detailed comparison of the Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC and the Caterpillar 245. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC62850 kg (138560 lbs)
Caterpillar 24560548 kg (133486 lbs)
Operating Weight
Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC62850 kg (138560 lbs)
Caterpillar 24560548 kg (133486 lbs)
Digging Depth
Liebherr R960 SME LITRONIC701 cm (276 in.)
Caterpillar 245789 cm (311 in.)
SpecificationLiebherr R960 SME LITRONICLiebherr R960 SME LITRONICLarge ExcavatorsCaterpillar 245Caterpillar 245Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight62850 kg (138560 lbs)60548 kg (133486 lbs)
Digging Depth701 cm (276 in.)789 cm (311 in.)
Max Digging Depth701 cm (276 in.)789 cm (311 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1082.0 cm (426.0 in.)1249.7 cm (492.0 in.)
Max Bucket Capacity3.7 m2 (4.9 cu yds)2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds)
Ground Clearance67.1 cm (26.4 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Undercarriage Width390.1 cm (153.6 in.)—
Engine MakeLiebherrCaterpillar
Engine ModelD946 A73406
EmissionTier 4 Final—
Net Power254 kw (340 hp)242 kW (325 HP)
Rated Power1800 RPM2100 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity519 l (137 gal)729.1 l (192.6 gal)
Operating Weight62850 kg (138560 lbs)60548 kg (133486 lbs)
Max Travel Speed3.5 km (2.2 mph)3.1 km (1.9 mph)
Cab Height280.4 cm (110.4 in.)362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
Wheelbase457.2 cm (180.0 in.)—
Cooling systemwater-cooled—
Max Torque2280.5 Nm (1682.0 ft-lbs)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24VOperating Voltage 24 V
Stroke15.0 cm (5.9 in)—
Bore13.0 cm (5.1 in)—
Max Dumping Height716.3 cm (282.0 in.)—
Breakout force(ISO)35.700 kg (78705 lbs)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side2—
Number of Track Rollers per Side9—
Displacement7996.9 cc (488 cu. in.)14600.9 cc (891 cu. in.)
Alternator28 V /140 A35 A
Torque Power1000 RPM—
Drawbar Pull48.743 kg (107459 lbs)44.725 kg (98600 lbs)
Air cleanerDry-type—
Urea tank94.6 l (25.0 gal)—
Horsepower—242 kW (325 HP)
Max Loading Height—804.7 cm (316.8 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—533.4 cm (210.0 in.)
Overall Length—1353.3 cm (532.8 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity—1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity—1.5 m2 (2.0 cu yds)
Overall Width—362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
Gross Power—250.8 kW (336.3 HP)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity—893 LPM (236.2 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure—310 Bar (4500 psi)
Swing Speed—4.8 RPM
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Cooling Capacity—77.6 l (20.5 gal)
Fuel Capacity—597.3 l (157.8 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity—35.2 l (9.3 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—36.3 l (9.6 gal)
Ground Pressure—82.0 kPa (11.9 psi)
Number of Shoes per Side—45
Shoe Size—76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Track Gauge—286.5 cm (112.8 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance—109.7 cm (43.2 in.)

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