R 9600 - Liebherr

Next generation New standards

Powered for mining

The new R 9600 has been developed with a customer centric approach to define new standards in the 600t mining class and it will mark the beginning of the new generation of Liebherr hydraulic mining excavators. Integrating latest technologies and brand new developments, its reliable undercarriage, high performance attachment, brand new cabin and on-board assistance systems enable the new Liebherr mining machine to achieve best productivity in any application. This means it can perform wherever the machine is operated.

This newest member of the Liebherr family is not only just powerful, robust and efficient, but also has been designed to provide easy maintenance and best serviceability. Build to perform, the new 600t Liebherr legacy continues with the R 9600.

New standards

Designed to be used in all applications globally, the R 9600 utilizes the latest quality control systems to ensure the best reliability and highest performance. After years of development, the new 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market.

Operating Weight

633 t
698 tons

Powertrain

2,500 / 2,400 kW
3,350 / 3,220 HP

Bucket Capacity

37.5 m³
48.4 yd³

Breakout Force

1,730 kN

Digging Force

1,560 kN

Max. Oil Flow

8,520 l/min
2,248 gpm

A new performance benchmark

"The R 9600 sets a new benchmark in the Liebherr mining history and prepares our future product portfolio towards all the upcoming opportunities - Digitalization, Automation and Energy transition."

Michel Runser, Product Manager at Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS

Ultimate comfort with ergonomic design

Liebherr Mining Assistance Systems

The Best Performance. Easy.

Available today inside the R 9600, the Liebherr Assistance Systems are advanced onboard applications designed to support operators to become more efficient through analytics and actionable insights from live data. It will help the operator to get optimal productivity and efficiency by providing realtime operational datas.

Truck Loading Assistant

Assists the operator to obtain target truck payloads.

Measures instantaneously the bucket payload
Provides real-time information to the operator
Strategizes the number of passes required
Computes the best truck loading strategy
Automatic truck recognition (optional)

Customer advantages:

99% measurement accuracy
Increase in operational and instanteneous productivity and increased truck fill factors

Performance Monitoring Assistant

Measures and analyzes the overall performance.

Using KPIs, histograms and time-related charts

Production indicators
Loading indicators
Time distribution
Powertrain energy efficiency

Customer advantages:

Understand operational performance
Make operational decisions based on KPIs

Application Severity Assistant

Quantifies application, reports severity indicators and provides an Overall Application Severity score (TRC).

KPIs to indicate and display the application as sensed by the machine.

Underfoot and digging conditions
Abrasiveness and travel ratio
Engine load factor and temperature variation
Machine inclination, loading, etc.

Customer advantages:

Understand your application
Graphical interface

Operational Conformance Assistant

Detects and counts events to improve operator effectiveness.

Several filtering criterias to identify specific events.

Swinging into digging face
Digging with swing brake activated
Turning the machine with the attachment
Bucket hitting track pads, etc.

Customer advantages:

Increase machine operational safety, machine lifetime & availability
Helps understanding reasons for downtimes or delays

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Bucket Filling Assistant

First automation product of the Liebherr hydraulic excavator portfolio, this combination of two innovative engineering developments is an optional feature that allows easier bucket filling and consistent bucket fill factor, especially in blocky or hard digging conditions. As a result overall productivity improves while operator's fatigue decreases.

Anti-Stalling Function: Prevents the bucket from being stalled during the digging phase.

Semi-Automatic Bucket Filling Function: Allows the operator to realize the bucket filling process automatically.

Less operator fatigue
Increased productivity
Better fill-factor
Continuous efficiency

High Performance Execution

Thanks to its innovative attachment solution improving cost per tonne, maximizing machine productivity and improving component lifetime, Liebherr redefines performance standards in the 600t class.

Use of smart components design to reduce weight, improve bucket protection and increase digging forces:

When mining applications become demanding, Liebherr attachment solutions provide best in class fatigue resistance and productivity. Using hollow pins and aluminium covers on all attachment points, Liebherr engineers are able to install bigger buckets, which enable higher performances.

Maximized payload

Designed for best force distribution, the tailored attachment design delivers high digging and lifting forces, which ensures maximum payload during each cycle. But by optimizing the bucket shape and reducing the bearing block, Liebherr has engineered a patented bucket design to improve productivity without impacting cycle time or fuel consumption.

The EVO bucket allows the operator to take advantage of each pass and therefore increase productivity.

Increased Productivity up to +15%
Better Loading Capacity +5%
Weight Optimization -10%
Reduced Maintenance

Optimized cost per ton

Simplified design
Less internal reinforcement plates
Reduced stress levels and better stress distribution
Weight optimized hydraulic cylinders
Shift lever with integrated greasing system
Protected grease manifolds

Built to outperform all competitors in the 600t class, Liebherr offers the best durability by creating a brand new machine and components to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities and reliability.

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Shovel truck match

Liebherr Power Efficiency

Use only the power and the hydraulic flow you require

Specific engine and hydraulic management, drastically reducing fuel consumption.

Maximize hydraulic efficiency
Reduce hydraulic throttling and load profile of the engine for increased component lifetime

Safety & Serviceability

The R 9600 provides safe machine accessibility and wide catwalks for inspection.

The uppercarriage has been designed for easier maintenance and quicker service. The central service area provides the staff accessibility to all features, which reduces potential downtimes. Refill and drain points of the R 9600 are well accessible from the ground with fast couplings and depressuraized valves.

Diverse powertrain offering

The R 9600 can be fitted with different powertrain options:

Diesel: 2x QSK50 Cummins - 2,500 kW / 3,350 HP
Diesel: 2x D9812 Liebherr – 2,700 kW / 3,620 HP
Electric: 2,400 kW / 3,220 HP

Diesel drive: US EPA Tier 4f / EU Stage V

Using Selective Catalytic Reduction system to comply with latest emission regulations the R 9600 combines flexibility and productivity to meet customer expectations without compromising productivity and impact on the environment.

Electric drive

The electric drive system is an efficient alternative to diesel engines allowing less vibrations, lower maintenance costs and less noise pollutions. With high motor efficiency, electric drive option gives maximum performance even in cold climate conditions.

No gas emissions on job site
Lower maintenance costs
Multiple voltage on request

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Teaser Video

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market.

Product Video

The successor to the thoroughly proven and iconic R 996B is based on the successful R 9800 and fitted with the most advanced Liebherr Mining technologies including Assistance Systems and Semi-Automated functions.

Watch our product video here!

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All comparisons and claims of performance are made with respect to the prior Liebherr model unless specifically stated.