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Liebherr R974C vs Hitachi ZX870H-3

A detailed comparison of the Liebherr R974C and the Hitachi ZX870H-3. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Liebherr R974C394 kW (529 HP)
Hitachi ZX870H-3397 kW (532 HP)
Weight
Liebherr R974C81500 kg (179677 lbs)
Hitachi ZX870H-382100 kg (181000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Liebherr R974C81500 kg (179677 lbs)
Hitachi ZX870H-382100 kg (181000 lbs)
SpecificationLiebherr R974CLiebherr R974CLarge ExcavatorsHitachi ZX870H-3Hitachi ZX870H-3Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight81500 kg (179677 lbs)82100 kg (181000 lbs)
Horsepower394 kW (529 HP)397 kW (532 HP)
Digging Depth847 cm (334 in.)716 cm (282 in.)
Max Digging Depth847 cm (334 in.)716 cm (282 in.)
Max Loading Height890.0 cm (350.4 in.)813.8 cm (320.4 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1310.6 cm (516.0 in.)1204.0 cm (474.0 in.)
Max Digging Reach935.7 cm (368.4 in.)—
Overall Length1356.4 cm (534.0 in.)1478.3 cm (582.0 in.)
Track Length5425.4 cm (2136.0 in.)5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground454.2 cm (178.8 in.)460.2 cm (181.2 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity5.3 m2 (6.9 cu yds)3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)
Ground Clearance67.1 cm (26.4 in.)91.4 cm (36.0 in.)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance164.6 cm (64.8 in.)—
Tail Swing Radius445.0 cm (175.2 in.)460.2 cm (181.2 in.)
Overall Width478.5 cm (188.4 in.)411.5 cm (162.0 in.)
Backhoe Shoe Width3648.5 cm (1436.4 in.)—
Loading Shovel Shoe Width600.5 cm (236.4 in.)—
Engine MakeLiebherrIsuzu
Engine ModelD9508AH-6WG1XYSA-03
Net Power394 kW (529 HP)397 kW (532 HP)
Gross Power405 kw (543 hp)405.1 kW (543.3 HP)
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity1.287 LPM (340 GPM)1.056 LPM (279 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity1350.3 l (356.7 gal)790.0 l (208.7 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure320 Bar (4642 psi)343 Bar (4975 psi)
Operating Weight81500 kg (179677 lbs)82100 kg (181000 lbs)
Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe)84.401 kg (186070.2 lbs)—
Loading Shovel Operating Weight89.401 kg (197093.3 lbs)—
Max Travel Speed4.5 km (2.8 mph)4.2 km (2.6 mph)
Swing Speed5.9 RPM7.3 RPM
Cab Height384.0 cm (151.2 in.)381.0 cm (150.0 in.)
Height of Track152.4 cm (60.0 in.)—
AspirationCommon rail injection turbocharged after cooledTurbocharged
Fuel Capacity1460.0 l (385.7 gal)1120.1 l (295.9 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Max Dumping Height826.0 cm (325.2 in.)—
Displacement16160.9 cc (986 cu. in.)15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)65.0 cm (25.6 in.)
No of Cylinders8—
Max Cutting Height1240.5 cm (488.4 in.)1204.0 cm (474.0 in.)
Alternator80 A50 A
Track Gauge362.7 cm (142.8 in.)347.5 cm (136.8 in.)
Number of Lower Rollers8—
Number of Upper Rollers2—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—411.5 cm (162.0 in.)
Max Bucket Capacity—4.5 m2 (5.9 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity—2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds)
Max Torque—2250.1 Nm (1659.6 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity—116.2 l (30.7 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity—15.1 l (4.0 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—57.2 l (15.1 gal)
Ground Pressure—131.0 kPa (19.0 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—3
Number of Track Rollers per Side—8
Number of Shoes per Side—47
Removal Counterweight Clearance—170.7 cm (67.2 in.)
Torque Power—1600 RPM

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

Liebherr R974C spec file ↗Hitachi ZX870H-3 spec file ↗Compare selected

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