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Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM vs Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC

A detailed comparison of the Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM and the Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM80014 kg (176400 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Operating Weight
Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM80014 kg (176400 lbs)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Digging Depth
Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM704 cm (277 in.)
Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC722 cm (284 in.)
SpecificationLink-Belt 8000 QUANTUMLink-Belt 8000 QUANTUMLarge ExcavatorsLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLiebherr R970 SME LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight80014 kg (176400 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Horsepower327 kW (438 HP)—
Digging Depth704 cm (277 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Digging Depth704 cm (277 in.)722 cm (284 in.)
Max Loading Height789.4 cm (310.8 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1200.9 cm (472.8 in.)1167.4 cm (459.6 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth426.7 cm (168.0 in.)—
Overall Length1301.5 cm (512.4 in.)—
Track Length6096.0 cm (2400.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground509.0 cm (200.4 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity4.6 m2 (6.0 cu yds)5.0 m2 (6.6 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity1.4 m2 (1.8 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance91.4 cm (36.0 in.)76.2 cm (30.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius408.4 cm (160.8 in.)—
Overall Width420.6 cm (165.6 in.)—
Engine MakeCumminsLiebherr
Engine ModelN14-C460-1.5cD9508 A7 SCR
Net Power327 kW (438 HP)335 kw (449 hp)
Gross Power335.0 kW (449.3 HP)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity999 LPM (264.2 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity720.4 l (190.3 gal)742 l (196 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure343 Bar (4977 psi)—
Operating Weight80014 kg (176400 lbs)80299 kg (177030 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.2 km (2.6 mph)3.5 km (2.2 mph)
Swing Speed7.6 RPM—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque1982.2 Nm (1462.0 ft-lbs)2749.6 Nm (2028.0 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity92.4 l (24.4 gal)—
Fuel Capacity900.2 l (237.8 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity27.3 l (7.2 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity40.5 l (10.7 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24V
Ground Pressure95.1 kPa (13.8 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side32
Number of Track Rollers per Side98
Number of Shoes per Side51—
Displacement14010.9 cc (855 cu. in.)16157.6 cc (986 cu. in.)
Shoe Size75.2 cm (29.6 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1176.5 cm (463.2 in.)—
Alternator75 A28 V /140 A
Track Gauge347.5 cm (136.8 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance161.5 cm (63.6 in.)—
Torque Power1400 RPM1100 RPM
Undercarriage Width—417.6 cm (164.4 in.)
Emission—Tier 4 Final
Cab Height—362.7 cm (142.8 in.)
Wheelbase—481.6 cm (189.6 in.)
Cooling system—water-cooled
Stroke—15.7 cm (6.2 in)
Bore—12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Max Dumping Height—789.4 cm (310.8 in.)
Breakout force(ISO)—39.998 kg (88180 lbs)
Drawbar Pull—57.921 kg (127692 lbs)
Air cleaner—Dry-type
Urea tank—181.7 l (48.0 gal)

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

Link-Belt 8000 QUANTUM spec file ↗Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC spec file ↗Compare selected

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