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Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models specifications
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Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models: full-size excavators.
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| R970 SME LITRONIC |
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| R976 LITRONIC |
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| R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Publisher name | Source guide | Listing-entry count | Labels named by the source |
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| Liebherr | R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models | 3 | R970 SME LITRONIC, R976 LITRONIC, and R980 SME LITRONIC |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Max Digging Depth | 23.7 ft | 24.5 ft | 23.11 ft |
| Maximum Reach At Ground Level | 38.3 ft | 40.4 ft | 40.4 ft |
| Max.Dumping Height | 25.9 ft | 27.1 ft | 28.3 ft |
| Breakout Force - ISO | 88,180 lb | 109,032 lb | 113,760 lb |
| Digging Force - ISO | 80,470 lb | 87,675 lb | 95,680 lb |
| Maximum Teeth Height | 38.3 ft | 41.4 ft | 41.8 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Mono Boom SME - 23 ft in / Stick length - 8.6 ft in | Boom - 7.20 m , 23.7 ft in / stick length - 2.90 m , 9.6 ft in | Mono Boom SME- 23.7 ft in / stick length - 9.6 ft in |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Ground Clearance | 2.5 ft | 2.24 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.9 ft | 12.23 ft | 13 ft |
| Wheelbase | 15.8 ft | 15.65 ft | 15.9 ft |
| Undercarriage Width | 13.7 ft | 14.28 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drawbar Pull | 127,692 lb | 127,691 lb | 145,002 lb |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.21 mph | 2.7 mph | 2.3 mph |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Engine Idling | Sensor controlled | Sensor controlled | Sensor controlled |
| Alternator | three-phase current 28 V | three-phase current 28 V | three-phase current 28 V |
| Voltage | 24 V V | 24 V V | 24 V V |
| Batteries | 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 180 Ah |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249 | 449 hp | 536 hp | 563 hp |
| Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349 | 443 hp | 544 hp | 571 hp |
| Emission Tier Level | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Engine Model | D9508 A7 SCR | D9508 A7 SCR | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Cooling System | water-cooled | water-cooled | water-cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type | Dry-type | Dry-type |
| Power Measured @ | 1,800 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 1,800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2,028 lb-ft | 2,195 lb-ft | 2,210 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 986 cu in | 986.2 cu in | 986 cu in |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,100 rpm | 1,200 rpm | 1,300 rpm |
| Bore | 5 in | 5.1 in | 5 in |
| Stroke | 6.2 in | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Urea Tank | 48 gal | 48 gal | 48 gal |
| Fuel Tank | 301 gal | 396 gal | 396 gal |
| Hydraulic System | 196 gal | 300 gal | 300 gal |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Operating Weight | 177,030 lb | 212,300 lb | 223,110 lb |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Swing Torque | 171,852 lb-ft | 217,581 lb-ft | 217,581 lb-ft |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 6.6 yd3 | 8.7 yd3 | 8.9 yd3 |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| System Pressure | 5,076 psi | 5,076 psi | 5,076 psi |
| Hydraulic System Tank | 100 gal | 142 gal | 142 gal |
| Maxpumpflow | 216 gpm | 262 gpm | 262 gpm |
| Source guide | Differing-field count reported |
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| R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models | 26 |
| Figure | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Fuel tank per engine horsepower | 0.68 gal | 0.73 gal | 0.69 gal |
History and service record of R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models
- Launch of the R 970 SME. Liebherr showed the 80-tonne R 970 SME for the first time at Steinexpo in Homberg, Germany, on 3 September 2014. It replaced the Super Mass Excavation version of the R 964 C and was offered as a backhoe or front shovel with a redesigned cab. Premiere at Steinexpo 2014: R 970 SME, Liebherr.
- Production. LECTURA Specs lists the R 970 SME as built 2016 to 2019 and the R 970 SME Litronic from 2019; Liebherr now offers it in Stage V. Liebherr R 970 SME Litronic (2019-2024), LECTURA Specs; Liebherr R 970 SME (2016-2019), LECTURA Specs.
- Brochure. PECO's Liebherr brochure covers the R 970 SME crawler excavator with backhoe attachment weights. R 970 SME crawler excavator brochure, Liebherr.
- R 970 SME at Steinexpo 2017. Liebherr's Steinexpo 2017 report says the R 970 SME on show had a heavier S-HD undercarriage with 600 mm two-bar track pads from the R 976, a 14.5 t counterweight allowing a 5.2 m3 HD backhoe bucket, and a new Stage IV / Tier 4f engine with SCR. Liebherr R 970 SME crawler excavator at Steinexpo 2017, Liebherr.
- Motorised folding ladder. A motorised folding ladder for the cab was unveiled there, with an extra LED headlight that lights the ladder on a timer, along with galvanised service platforms on both sides of the uppercarriage and impact-resistant glass in the windscreen and skylight for quarry work. Liebherr R 970 SME crawler excavator at Steinexpo 2017, Liebherr.
- R 980 SME brochure. Liebherr's R 980 SME brochure lists a newly developed Liebherr diesel with very high power density built for Tier 4 Interim / Stage IIIB, a heavy counterweight, double-grouser beveled track pads, a molded two-tooth sprocket, dual-pivot carrier rollers and hydraulics of up to 350 bar with a 315 l/min swing pump. R 980 SME crawler excavator brochure, Liebherr.
- Cab comfort. The R 980 SME cab has a pneumatic heated seat, air conditioning and heating as standard and a rear-view camera for visibility behind the machine. R 980 SME crawler excavator brochure, Liebherr.
| Date | Listing index | Equipment class | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com) | full-size excavator | R970 SME LITRONIC, R976 LITRONIC, R980 SME LITRONIC | No matching offers in this snapshot |
| Date | Database | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | Liebherr; R970 SME LITRONIC, R976 LITRONIC, R980 SME LITRONIC | No matching recall in the stated search |
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Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC and 2 related models: Configuration records
R970 SME LITRONIC
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 2.5 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.9 ft |
| Wheelbase | 15.8 ft |
| Undercarriage Width | 13.7 ft |
| Electrical System | |
| Alternator | three-phase current 28 V |
| Voltage | 24 V V |
| Batteries | 2 x 180 Ah |
| Engine Idling | Sensor controlled |
| Engine | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine Model | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Power Measured @ | 1,800 rpm |
| Displacement | 986 cu in |
| Cooling System | water-cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type |
| Bore | 5 in |
| Stroke | 6.2 in |
| Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249 | 449 hp |
| Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349 | 443 hp |
| Emission Tier Level | Tier 4 Final |
| Max Torque | 2,028 lb-ft |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,100 rpm |
| Operational | |
| Operating Weight | 177,030 lb |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Torque | 171,852 lb-ft |
| Buckets | |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 6.6 yd3 |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Maximum Teeth Height | 38.3 ft |
| Maximum Reach At Ground Level | 38.3 ft |
| Breakout Force - ISO | 88,180 lb |
| Digging Force - ISO | 80,470 lb |
| Max.Dumping Height | 25.9 ft |
| Undercarriage | |
| Drawbar Pull | 127,692 lb |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 8 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 |
| Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank | 301 gal |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic System Tank | 100 gal |
| System Pressure | 5,076 psi |
| Maxpumpflow | 216 gpm |
| Additional specifications | |
| Max Digging Depth | 23.7 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Mono Boom SME - 23 ft in / Stick length - 8.6 ft in |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.21 mph |
| Hydraulic System | 196 gal |
| Urea Tank | 48 gal |
R976 LITRONIC
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 2.24 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 12.23 ft |
| Wheelbase | 15.65 ft |
| Undercarriage Width | 14.28 ft |
| Electrical System | |
| Alternator | three-phase current 28 V |
| Voltage | 24 V V |
| Batteries | 2 x 180 Ah |
| Engine Idling | Sensor controlled |
| Engine | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine Model | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Power Measured @ | 1,800 rpm |
| Displacement | 986.2 cu in |
| Cooling System | water-cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type |
| Bore | 5.1 in |
| Stroke | 6.2 in |
| Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249 | 536 hp |
| Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349 | 544 hp |
| Emission Tier Level | Tier 4 Final |
| Max Torque | 2,195 lb-ft |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,200 rpm |
| Operational | |
| Operating Weight | 212,300 lb |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Torque | 217,581 lb-ft |
| Buckets | |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 8.7 yd3 |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Maximum Teeth Height | 41.4 ft |
| Maximum Reach At Ground Level | 40.4 ft |
| Breakout Force - ISO | 109,032 lb |
| Digging Force - ISO | 87,675 lb |
| Max.Dumping Height | 27.1 ft |
| Undercarriage | |
| Drawbar Pull | 127,691 lb |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 8 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 |
| Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank | 396 gal |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic System Tank | 142 gal |
| System Pressure | 5,076 psi |
| Maxpumpflow | 262 gpm |
| Additional specifications | |
| Max Digging Depth | 24.5 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Boom - 7.20 m , 23.7 ft in / stick length - 2.90 m , 9.6 ft in |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.7 mph |
| Hydraulic System | 300 gal |
| Urea Tank | 48 gal |
R980 SME LITRONIC
| Specification | Source figure |
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| Dimensions and weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 2.8 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 13 ft |
| Wheelbase | 15.9 ft |
| Undercarriage Width | 14.8 ft |
| Electrical System | |
| Alternator | three-phase current 28 V |
| Voltage | 24 V V |
| Batteries | 2 x 180 Ah |
| Engine Idling | Sensor controlled |
| Engine | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine Model | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Power Measured @ | 1,800 rpm |
| Displacement | 986 cu in |
| Cooling System | water-cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type |
| Bore | 5 in |
| Stroke | 6.2 in |
| Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249 | 563 hp |
| Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349 | 571 hp |
| Emission Tier Level | Tier 4 Final |
| Max Torque | 2,210 lb-ft |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,300 rpm |
| Operational | |
| Operating Weight | 223,110 lb |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Torque | 217,581 lb-ft |
| Buckets | |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 8.9 yd3 |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | |
| Maximum Teeth Height | 41.8 ft |
| Maximum Reach At Ground Level | 40.4 ft |
| Breakout Force - ISO | 113,760 lb |
| Digging Force - ISO | 95,680 lb |
| Max.Dumping Height | 28.3 ft |
| Undercarriage | |
| Drawbar Pull | 145,002 lb |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 8 |
| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 |
| Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank | 396 gal |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic System Tank | 142 gal |
| System Pressure | 5,076 psi |
| Maxpumpflow | 262 gpm |
| Additional specifications | |
| Max Digging Depth | 23.11 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Mono Boom SME- 23.7 ft in / stick length - 9.6 ft in |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.3 mph |
| Hydraulic System | 300 gal |
| Urea Tank | 48 gal |
Compare Liebherr R970 SME LITRONIC, R976 LITRONIC, R980 SME LITRONIC
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Max Digging Depth | 23.7 ft | 24.5 ft | 23.11 ft |
| Maximum Reach At Ground Level | 38.3 ft | 40.4 ft | 40.4 ft |
| Max.Dumping Height | 25.9 ft | 27.1 ft | 28.3 ft |
| Breakout Force - ISO | 88,180 lb | 109,032 lb | 113,760 lb |
| Digging Force - ISO | 80,470 lb | 87,675 lb | 95,680 lb |
| Maximum Teeth Height | 38.3 ft | 41.4 ft | 41.8 ft |
| Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 | Mono Boom SME - 23 ft in / Stick length - 8.6 ft in | Boom - 7.20 m , 23.7 ft in / stick length - 2.90 m , 9.6 ft in | Mono Boom SME- 23.7 ft in / stick length - 9.6 ft in |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Ground Clearance | 2.5 ft | 2.24 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.9 ft | 12.23 ft | 13 ft |
| Wheelbase | 15.8 ft | 15.65 ft | 15.9 ft |
| Undercarriage Width | 13.7 ft | 14.28 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number Of Track Rollers Per Side | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drawbar Pull | 127,692 lb | 127,691 lb | 145,002 lb |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.21 mph | 2.7 mph | 2.3 mph |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
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| Engine Idling | Sensor controlled | Sensor controlled | Sensor controlled |
| Alternator | three-phase current 28 V | three-phase current 28 V | three-phase current 28 V |
| Voltage | 24 V V | 24 V V | 24 V V |
| Batteries | 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 180 Ah | 2 x 180 Ah |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249 | 449 hp | 536 hp | 563 hp |
| Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349 | 443 hp | 544 hp | 571 hp |
| Emission Tier Level | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final |
| Number Of Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Engine Model | D9508 A7 SCR | D9508 A7 SCR | D9508 A7 SCR |
| Cooling System | water-cooled | water-cooled | water-cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type | Dry-type | Dry-type |
| Power Measured @ | 1,800 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 1,800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2,028 lb-ft | 2,195 lb-ft | 2,210 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 986 cu in | 986.2 cu in | 986 cu in |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,100 rpm | 1,200 rpm | 1,300 rpm |
| Bore | 5 in | 5.1 in | 5 in |
| Stroke | 6.2 in | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urea Tank | 48 gal | 48 gal | 48 gal |
| Fuel Tank | 301 gal | 396 gal | 396 gal |
| Hydraulic System | 196 gal | 300 gal | 300 gal |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 177,030 lb | 212,300 lb | 223,110 lb |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Torque | 171,852 lb-ft | 217,581 lb-ft | 217,581 lb-ft |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 6.6 yd3 | 8.7 yd3 | 8.9 yd3 |
| Specification | R970 SME LITRONIC | R976 LITRONIC | R980 SME LITRONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Pressure | 5,076 psi | 5,076 psi | 5,076 psi |
| Hydraulic System Tank | 100 gal | 142 gal | 142 gal |
| Maxpumpflow | 216 gpm | 262 gpm | 262 gpm |
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