The Liebherr R 978 SME Litronic is a heavy-duty crawler excavator with an operating weight of around 78,350–81,000 kg. It features backhoe and shovel bucket capacities in the 4.00–5.00 m³ range, heavy welded and cast-steel structural components for durability, multiple boom & stick configurations, and advanced cab and hydraulic features like bucket-fill assist and efficiency modes.
| Brief Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Generation | 5 |
| Operating Weight | 78,350 – 81,000 kg |
| Engine Output (ISO 9249) | 330 kW / 449 hp |
| Emission Stage | IIIA (compliant) |
| Backhoe Bucket Capacity | 4.00 – 5.00 m³ |
| Shovel Capacity | 4.00 – 5.00 m³ |
