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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
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mining Shovel | |
| Weight | 659000 kg | 1452846 lbs |
| Horsepower | 2237 kW | 3000 HP |
| Digging Depth | 881 cm | 347 in. |
| Max Digging Depth | 881 cm | 347 in. |
| Max Loading Height | 1051.6 cm | 414.0 in. |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 2002.5 cm | 788.4 in. |
| Max Digging Reach | 853.4 cm | 336.0 in. |
| Overall Length | 2261.6 cm | 890.4 in. |
| Overall Length with Shovel | 2347.0 cm | 924.0 in. |
| Track Length | 9022.1 cm | 3552.0 in. |
| Length of Track on Ground | 752.9 cm | 296.4 in. |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 33.0 m2 | 43.2 cu yds |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 36.0 m2 | 47.1 cu yds |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 25.0 m2 | 32.7 cu yds |
| Ground Clearance | 146.3 cm | 57.6 in. |
| Upper Structure Ground Clearance | 286.5 cm | 112.8 in. |
| Tail Swing Radius | 780.3 cm | 307.2 in. |
| Overall Width | 765.0 cm | 301.2 in. |
| Backhoe Shoe Width | 4730.5 cm | 1862.4 in. |
| Loading Shovel Shoe Width | 1682.5 cm | 662.4 in. |
| Engine Make | Cummins | |
| Engine Model | K1800E | |
| Net Power | 2237 kW | 3000 HP |
| Gross Power | 2.237 kw | 3000 hp |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 840 LPM | 222 GPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 8200.3 l | 2166.3 gal |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 320 Bar | 4640 psi |
| Operating Weight | 659000 kg | 1452846 lbs |
| Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe) | 659.007 kg | 1452846.4 lbs |
| Loading Shovel Operating Weight | 668.006 kg | 1472687.9 lbs |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.3 km | 1.4 mph |
| Swing Speed | 3.5 RPM | |
| Cab Height | 908.3 cm | 357.6 in. |
| Height to Top of Boom | 975.4 cm | 384.0 in. |
| Height to Top of Boom(Shovel) | 850.4 cm | 334.8 in. |
| Height of Track | 298.7 cm | 117.6 in. |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13000.2 l | 3434.3 gal |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | |
| Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe | 275.8 kPa | 40.0 psi |
| Loading Shovel Ground Pressure | 282.0 kPa | 40.9 psi |
| Max Dumping Height | 1051.6 cm | 414.0 in. |
| Arm Crowd Force | 234288.2 kg | 516980 lbs |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 3 | |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 | |
| Displacement | 50300.1 cc | 3070 cu. in. |
| Shoe Size | 140.2 cm | 55.2 in. |
| No of Cylinders | 16 | |
| Max Cutting Height | 1661.2 cm | 654.0 in. |
| Alternator | 150 A | |
| Track Gauge | 600.5 cm | 236.4 in. |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 286.5 cm | 112.8 in. |
| Number of Lower Rollers | 7 | |
| Number of Upper Rollers | 3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
