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Liebherr R996 Specs

Liebherr R996 mining shovel specifications: excavator type Mining Shovel, weight 659000 kg, horsepower 2237 kW, digging depth 881 cm.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
Excavator TypeMining Shovel
Weight659000 kg1452846 lbs
Horsepower2237 kW3000 HP
Digging Depth881 cm347 in.
Max Digging Depth881 cm347 in.
Max Loading Height1051.6 cm414.0 in.
Max Reach Along Ground2002.5 cm788.4 in.
Max Digging Reach853.4 cm336.0 in.
Overall Length2261.6 cm890.4 in.
Overall Length with Shovel2347.0 cm924.0 in.
Track Length9022.1 cm3552.0 in.
Length of Track on Ground752.9 cm296.4 in.
Reference Bucket Capacity33.0 m243.2 cu yds
Max Bucket Capacity36.0 m247.1 cu yds
Min Bucket Capacity25.0 m232.7 cu yds
Ground Clearance146.3 cm57.6 in.
Upper Structure Ground Clearance286.5 cm112.8 in.
Tail Swing Radius780.3 cm307.2 in.
Overall Width765.0 cm301.2 in.
Backhoe Shoe Width4730.5 cm1862.4 in.
Loading Shovel Shoe Width1682.5 cm662.4 in.
Engine MakeCummins
Engine ModelK1800E
Net Power2237 kW3000 HP
Gross Power2.237 kw3000 hp
Rated Power1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity840 LPM222 GPM
Hydraulic System Capacity8200.3 l2166.3 gal
Relief Valve Pressure320 Bar4640 psi
Operating Weight659000 kg1452846 lbs
Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe)659.007 kg1452846.4 lbs
Loading Shovel Operating Weight668.006 kg1472687.9 lbs
Max Travel Speed2.3 km1.4 mph
Swing Speed3.5 RPM
Cab Height908.3 cm357.6 in.
Height to Top of Boom975.4 cm384.0 in.
Height to Top of Boom(Shovel)850.4 cm334.8 in.
Height of Track298.7 cm117.6 in.
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel Capacity13000.2 l3434.3 gal
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe275.8 kPa40.0 psi
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure282.0 kPa40.9 psi
Max Dumping Height1051.6 cm414.0 in.
Arm Crowd Force234288.2 kg516980 lbs
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3
Number of Track Rollers per Side7
Displacement50300.1 cc3070 cu. in.
Shoe Size140.2 cm55.2 in.
No of Cylinders16
Max Cutting Height1661.2 cm654.0 in.
Alternator150 A
Track Gauge600.5 cm236.4 in.
Removal Counterweight Clearance286.5 cm112.8 in.
Number of Lower Rollers7
Number of Upper Rollers3

Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.

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