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Liebherr A309 to A900C specifications

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Liebherr A309 to A900C: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
A309	Net Power 86 hp Operating Weight 23,369 lb
A311	Net Power 91 hp Operating Weight 25,574 lb
A312	Net Power 102 hp Operating Weight 30,424 lb
A314	Net Power 109 hp Operating Weight 33,621 lb
A316	Gross Power 117 hp Operating Weight 41,645 lb
A900C	Net Power 120 hp Operating Weight 39,242 lb

A309 to A900C specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Liebherr	A309 to A900C	6	A309, A311, A312, A314, A316, and A900C

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.38 ft	28.55 ft	26.58 ft	26.74 ft	27.24 ft	28.71 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Hydro. Adjustable Boom 2350mm / Stick 1850mm	Hydro. Adjustable Boom 2350mm / Stick 2050mm	Hydr. Adjustable Boom 3200mm w/ stick 2050mm	Hydr. Adjustable Boom 3200mm w/ stick 2250mm	Boom length 5500mm Stick length 4000mm	3.6m boom / 2.25m stick

Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A900C
Max Cutting Height	28.88 ft	21.82 ft	31.34 ft	31.83 ft	33.47 ft
Max Loading Height	21.82 ft	22.15 ft	21.99 ft	22.48 ft	24.28 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	27.56 ft	27.56 ft	27.07 ft	28.06 ft	29.53 ft
Max Digging Depth	13.46 ft	13.46 ft	16.41 ft	16.9 ft	18.05 ft

Specification	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.21 ft	10.18 ft	10.37 ft	10.37 ft

Specification	A900C
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	12.8 ft

Engine
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4
Engine Model	BF4M2012	BF4M2012	BF4M1013E	BF4M1013EC	BF4M1013EC	D 924 TI-E
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm	2,000 rpm	18,000 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm
Displacement	244.1 cu in	244.1 cu in	293 cu in	293 cu in	293 cu in	402.8 cu in
Aspiration	Direct injection turbo-charged	Direct Injection Turbo-charged	Direct injection turbo-charged	Direct Injection Turbo-charged	turbocharged	turbo-charged and after-cooled reduced emissions

Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A900C
Net Power	86 hp	91 hp	102 hp	109 hp	120 hp

Specification	A316
Gross Power	117 hp

Operational
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Fuel Capacity	56.8 gal	56.8 gal	56.8 gal	76.7 gal	76.7 gal	79.3 gal
Operating Weight	23,369 lb	25,574 lb	30,424 lb	33,621 lb	41,645 lb	39,242 lb
Operational Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps	55 amps	55 amps	55 amps	55 amps	55 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi	5,076 psi	5,076 psi	5,076 psi	5,076 psi	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump	variable displacement swash plate	variable displacement, swashplate pump
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	58.2 gpm	58.2 gpm	60.8 gpm	60.8 gpm	71.4 gpm	71.4 gpm

Specification	A309	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	66.1 gal	84.6 gal	92.5 gal	45 gal	84.6 gal

Specification	A309	A311	A900C
Tire Size	9.00-20	9.00-20	10.00-20

Specification	A316
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 gal

Swing Mechanism
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Swing Speed	9 rpm	9 rpm	9 rpm	9 rpm	9 rpm	9 rpm

Specification	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Swing Torque	25.1 lb-ft	28.1 lb-ft	30,978 lb-ft	31 lb-ft

Transmission and speeds
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Transmission Type	Oversized two speed power shift transmissionand integrated protection with additional creeper speed	Oversized two speed power shift transmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed	Oversized two speed power shift trandmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed	Oversized two speed power shift transmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed	powershift	oversized two speed power shift transmission with additional creeper speed
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph	12.5 mph	12.5 mph	12.5 mph	12.5 mph	12.5 mph

Specification	A312	A314	A900C
Number Of Forward Gears	2	2	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	2	2

Buckets
Specification	A309	A311	A312	A314	A900C
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3	0.2 yd3	0.2 yd3	0.2 yd3	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3	0.4 yd3	1 yd3	1 yd3	1.2 yd3

Dimensions and weight
Specification	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Wheelbase	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.3 ft	6.7 ft	7.52 ft	7.47 ft
Overall Width	8.21 in	8.24 in	8.21 in	8.37 in
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft	1.15 ft	1.28 ft	0.1 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.31 ft	12.47 ft	12.47 ft	12.11 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft	10.18 ft	10.37 ft	10.37 ft

Specification	A312	A314	A900C
Upper Structure Clearance	3.94 ft	3.94 ft	4.06 ft

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
A309 to A900C	36

Ratios
Figure	A309	A311	A312	A314	A316	A900C
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	3.7	3.6	3.4	3.2	2.8	3.1
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.66 gal	0.62 gal	0.56 gal	0.70 gal	0.66 gal	0.66 gal
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure	172.4 hp	172.4 hp	180.1 hp	180.1 hp	211.5 hp	211.5 hp

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	full-size excavator

A309 to A900C: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	full-size excavator	Liebherr and the A316. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	2

Liebherr A 316 Litronic Swings Left By Itself (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2014-06-29)
Liebherr A 316 Litronic Makes Noise When Swinging Left Or Right (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2014-05-30)

Used market for the A309 to A900C — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Liebherr full-size excavator	19

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
A309	1	2005	$28,466	$28,466	$28,466	None shown
A311	1	2012	$40,422	$40,422	$40,422	None shown
A312	2	1997 to 2002	$20,496	$20,496	$20,496	None shown
A314	3	2006 to 2010	$9,963	$37,234	$27,214	None shown
A316	8	2000 to 2008	$7,173	$56,819	$36,437	None shown
A900C	4	1991 to 2010	$13,094	$74,012	$29,491	None shown

A309 to A900C: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Liebherr together with the full-size excavator A309, A311, A312, A314	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A309 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A311 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A312 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A314 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A316 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Liebherr A900C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Liebherr A309 to A900C — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Liebherr A309 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Liebherr — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Liebherr A309 to A900C: Configuration records

A309

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Hydro. Adjustable Boom 2350mm / Stick 1850mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm
Displacement	244.1 cu in
Engine Model	BF4M2012
Net Power	86 hp
Aspiration	Direct injection turbo-charged
Operational
Operating Weight	23,369 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	58.2 gpm
Fuel Capacity	56.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	66.1 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump
Tire Size	9.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Oversized two speed power shift transmissionand integrated protection with additional creeper speed
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.38 ft
Max Cutting Height	28.88 ft
Max Loading Height	21.82 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	27.56 ft
Max Digging Depth	13.46 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

Source

A311

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Hydro. Adjustable Boom 2350mm / Stick 2050mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm
Displacement	244.1 cu in
Engine Model	BF4M2012
Net Power	91 hp
Aspiration	Direct Injection Turbo-charged
Operational
Operating Weight	25,574 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	58.2 gpm
Fuel Capacity	56.8 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump
Tire Size	9.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Oversized two speed power shift transmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.55 ft
Max Cutting Height	21.82 ft
Max Loading Height	22.15 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	27.56 ft
Max Digging Depth	13.46 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

Source

A312

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Hydr. Adjustable Boom 3200mm w/ stick 2050mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	18,000 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in
Engine Model	BF4M1013E
Net Power	102 hp
Aspiration	Direct injection turbo-charged
Operational
Operating Weight	30,424 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm
Fuel Capacity	56.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	84.6 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing Torque	25.1 lb-ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Oversized two speed power shift trandmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft
Wheelbase	8.34 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft
Upper Structure Clearance	3.94 ft
Additional specifications
Tail Swing Radius	6.3 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.31 ft
Shipping Length Of Unit	26.58 ft
Max Cutting Height	31.34 ft
Max Loading Height	21.99 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	27.07 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.41 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.21 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

Source

A314

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Hydr. Adjustable Boom 3200mm w/ stick 2250mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in
Engine Model	BF4M1013EC
Net Power	109 hp
Aspiration	Direct Injection Turbo-charged
Operational
Operating Weight	33,621 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm
Fuel Capacity	76.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	92.5 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing Torque	28.1 lb-ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Oversized two speed power shift transmission and integrated protection with additional creeper speed
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.2 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft
Wheelbase	8.34 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.18 ft
Upper Structure Clearance	3.94 ft
Additional specifications
Tail Swing Radius	6.7 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.47 ft
Shipping Length Of Unit	26.74 ft
Max Cutting Height	31.83 ft
Max Loading Height	22.48 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	28.06 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.9 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.18 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

Source

A316

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Boom length 5500mm Stick length 4000mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	117 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in
Engine Model	BF4M1013EC
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	41,645 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	71.4 gpm
Fuel Capacity	76.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	45 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	variable displacement swash plate
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing Torque	30,978 lb-ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.28 ft
Wheelbase	8.34 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.37 ft
Additional specifications
Tail Swing Radius	7.52 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.47 ft
Shipping Length Of Unit	27.24 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.37 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

Source

A900C

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	3.6m boom / 2.25m stick
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	12.8 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Displacement	402.8 cu in
Engine Model	D 924 TI-E
Net Power	120 hp
Aspiration	turbo-charged and after-cooled reduced emissions
Operational
Operating Weight	39,242 lb
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,076 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	71.4 gpm
Fuel Capacity	79.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	84.6 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Hydraulic Pump Type	variable displacement, swashplate pump
Tire Size	10.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing Torque	31 lb-ft
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	oversized two speed power shift transmission with additional creeper speed
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.2 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.34 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.37 ft
Upper Structure Clearance	4.06 ft
Additional specifications
Tail Swing Radius	7.47 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.11 ft
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.71 ft
Max Cutting Height	33.47 ft
Max Loading Height	24.28 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	29.53 ft
Max Digging Depth	18.05 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.37 ft
Max Travel Speed	12.5 mph

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Liebherr A309 to A900C specifications

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Liebherr A309 to A900C: Configuration records