SPECS / COMPARISON
Liebherr R974B vs Caterpillar 385C L
A detailed comparison of the Liebherr R974B and the Caterpillar 385C L. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Liebherr R974B365 kW (490 HP)
Caterpillar 385C L395 kW (530 HP)
Weight
Liebherr R974B85200 kg (187834 lbs)
Caterpillar 385C L84130 kg (185475 lbs)
Operating Weight
Liebherr R974B85200 kg (187834 lbs)
Caterpillar 385C L84130 kg (185475 lbs)
| Specification | Liebherr R974B Large Excavators | Caterpillar 385C L Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 85200 kg (187834 lbs) | 84130 kg (185475 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 365 kW (490 HP) | 395 kW (530 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 1311 cm (516 in.) | 716 cm (282 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 1311 cm (516 in.) | 716 cm (282 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 210.3 cm (82.8 in.) | 1228.3 cm (483.6 in.) |
| Max Digging Reach | 1310.6 cm (516.0 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1655.1 cm (651.6 in.) | 1347.2 cm (530.4 in.) |
| Track Length | 6248.4 cm (2460.0 in.) | 6126.5 cm (2412.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 521.2 cm (205.2 in.) | 512.1 cm (201.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 67.1 cm (26.4 in.) | 91.4 cm (36.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 445.0 cm (175.2 in.) | 460.2 cm (181.2 in.) |
| Overall Width | 435.9 cm (171.6 in.) | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) |
| Undercarriage Width | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Kubota | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | D9408 TI-E | C18 ACERT |
| Net Power | 365 kW (490 HP) | 395 kW (530 HP) |
| Gross Power | 373.8 kW (501.3 HP) | 395 kw (530 hp) |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 496 LPM (131.1 GPM) | 977 LPM (258.9 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 1200.4 l (317.1 gal) | 995.2 l (262.9 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 340 Bar (4932 psi) | 320 Bar (4642 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 85200 kg (187834 lbs) | 84130 kg (185475 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.9 km (1.8 mph) | 4.5 km (2.8 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 5.5 RPM | 6.5 RPM |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | 378.0 cm (148.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 521.2 cm (205.2 in.) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Swing Torque | 260.0 Nm (191.8 ft-lbs) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 1280.2 l (338.2 gal) | 1240.1 l (327.6 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Ground Pressure | 124.1 kPa (18.0 psi) | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | 3 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 9 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 2 | 51 |
| Displacement | 17201.5 cc (1050 cu. in.) | 18124.1 cc (1106 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | 75.2 cm (29.6 in.) |
| No of Cylinders | 8 | — |
| Alternator | 80 A | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Pump Type Variable flow swash plate | — |
| Track Gauge | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) | 353.6 cm (139.2 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 149.4 cm (58.8 in.) | 158.5 cm (62.4 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 72.400 kg (159614.4 lbs) | 60.367 kg (133086.9 lbs) |
| Max Loading Height | — | 807.7 cm (318.0 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | — | 466.3 cm (183.6 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | — | 3.0 m2 (3.9 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 5.4 m2 (7.1 cu yds) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 101.1 l (26.7 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | — | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 65.1 l (17.2 gal) |
| Stroke | — | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Bore | — | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Max Cutting Height | — | 1255.8 cm (494.4 in.) |
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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