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Liebherr R974B vs Kobelco SK850LC-9

A detailed comparison of the Liebherr R974B and the Kobelco SK850LC-9. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Liebherr R974B365 kW (490 HP)
Kobelco SK850LC-9380 kW (510 HP)
Weight
Liebherr R974B85200 kg (187834 lbs)
Kobelco SK850LC-982600 kg (182102 lbs)
Operating Weight
Liebherr R974B85200 kg (187834 lbs)
Kobelco SK850LC-982600 kg (182102 lbs)
SpecificationLiebherr R974BLiebherr R974BLarge ExcavatorsKobelco SK850LC-9Kobelco SK850LC-9Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight85200 kg (187834 lbs)82600 kg (182102 lbs)
Horsepower365 kW (490 HP)380 kW (510 HP)
Digging Depth1311 cm (516 in.)832 cm (328 in.)
Max Digging Depth1311 cm (516 in.)832 cm (328 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground210.3 cm (82.8 in.)1319.8 cm (519.6 in.)
Max Digging Reach1310.6 cm (516.0 in.)1350.3 cm (531.6 in.)
Overall Length1655.1 cm (651.6 in.)1.190 cm (472 in)
Track Length6248.4 cm (2460.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground521.2 cm (205.2 in.)—
Ground Clearance67.1 cm (26.4 in.)88.4 cm (34.8 in.)
Tail Swing Radius445.0 cm (175.2 in.)457.2 cm (180.0 in.)
Overall Width435.9 cm (171.6 in.)—
Undercarriage Width362.7 cm (142.8 in.)—
Engine MakeKubota—
Engine ModelD9408 TI-E—
Net Power365 kW (490 HP)380 kW (510 HP)
Gross Power373.8 kW (501.3 HP)388.7 kW (521.3 HP)
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity496 LPM (131.1 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity1200.4 l (317.1 gal)856.3 l (226.2 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure340 Bar (4932 psi)330 Bar (4786 psi)
Operating Weight85200 kg (187834 lbs)82600 kg (182102 lbs)
Max Travel Speed2.9 km (1.8 mph)4.3 km (2.7 mph)
Swing Speed5.5 RPM7.3 RPM
Cab Height365.8 cm (144.0 in.)365.8 cm (144.0 in.)
Wheelbase521.2 cm (205.2 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Swing Torque260.0 Nm (191.8 ft-lbs)—
Fuel Capacity1280.2 l (338.2 gal)960.4 l (253.7 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24 V
Ground Pressure124.1 kPa (18.0 psi)97.2 kPa (14.1 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side2—
Number of Track Rollers per Side9—
Number of Shoes per Side251
Displacement17201.5 cc (1050 cu. in.)12913.0 cc (788 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)—
No of Cylinders8—
Alternator80 A60 A
Hydraulic Pump TypePump Type Variable flow swash platePump Type Three variable displacement pumps and one gear pump
Track Gauge362.7 cm (142.8 in.)359.7 cm (141.6 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance149.4 cm (58.8 in.)—
Drawbar Pull72.400 kg (159614.4 lbs)64.957 kg (143203.3 lbs)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—493.8 cm (194.4 in.)
Min swing radius—6888.5 cm (2712.0 in.)
Overall Width Upper Structure—368.8 cm (145.2 in.)
Cooling system—Water Cooled
Max Torque—2120.1 Nm (1563.7 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity—74.2 l (19.6 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—54.1 l (14.3 gal)
Bore—13.7 cm (5.4 in)
Max Dumping Clearance—844.3 cm (332.4 in.)
Min Dumping Clearance—432.8 cm (170.4 in.)
Bucket Digging Force—39.259 kg (86551.5 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force(SAE)—44.052 kg (97117.5 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force(ISO)—41.095 kg (90598 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force(ISO)—35.792 kg (78908 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force(SAE)—30.592 kg (67442.7 lbs)
Arm Crowd Force—34.467 kg (75985.5 lbs)
Max Cutting Height—1237.5 cm (487.2 in.)
Torque Power—1350 RPM
Gradeability—0.7
Battery—2 x 12 V

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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