R 996 B
Mining excavators
R 996 B

Developed as the optimal loading tool for large scale mining operations, the R 996 B can achieve the most challenging targets. Its reliability and its long lifetime guarantee high performance at low operating costs. The R 996 B is equipped with two V16 diesel engines specifically designed to withstand the most extreme environments.

Set for minimum downtime and to boast a 36 m³ / 47.1 yd³ bucket, R 996 B’s drive system allows to reach the highest uptime performance for maximum productivity.

Operating weight
672,000 - 676,000 kg
Engine output
2,240 kW/3,000 hp
(ISO 9249)
Backhoe bucket capacity
36.00 m³ @ 1.8 t/m³
Shovel capacity
34.00 m³ @ 1.8 t/m³