Listicles | 02/03/2025
An undisputed leader in the 600-ton class, the R 9600 is the latest generation mining excavator from Liebherr Mining. With a modular design, you can upgrade this machine overtime with innovative mining solutions for a longer service life. Check out the top 5 benefits of the R 9600:
An advanced hydraulic system provides your machine with efficient power.
Liebherr’s Power Efficiency (LPE) engine and hydraulic management system comes standard with the R 9600. This heavy-duty excavator will use its power and hydraulic flow only for the task at hand, resulting in up to 10% less fuel consumption and maximizing your efficiency. This patented Liebherr Power Efficiency allows you to move more with less fuel while adding to your productivity.
Flexible choices inside the machine enables operators to comply with regulatory emission requirements and standards.
The R 9600 can be equipped with a diesel or electric drive system depending on operators’ preferences. The diesel option allows a choice of a Liebherr D9812 or the Cummins QSK50 engine – both providing superior performance and increased productivity. An alternative option that focuses on environmental consciousness but still leads in performance capabilities is the electric drive feature. Experience the same benefits without exhaust emissions on site and operate in noise sensitive areas. Liebherr’s E-Drive system provides better productivity to operators as it provides the class leading cycle times.
Flexible choices inside the machine enables operators to comply with regulatory emission requirements and standards.
Operate comfortably inside the R 9600 due to the latest cab generation. Inside this machine, you’ll experience a spacious interior with superior visibility and amenities like a drawer refrigerator and pressurized A / C system. Including a 270-degree vision system, operators can see what’s happening around the machine. With superior comfort, operators can comfortably get the job done.
Flexible choices inside the machine enables operators to comply with regulatory emission requirements and standards.
Liebherr’s Assistance Systems offer support to operators to get the best out of their mining excavators. From truck Loading Assistant, Performance Monitoring and Application Severity to Operational Conformance, operators can achieve more efficiency and productivity on the job. These assistance systems can help operators measure and analyze every bucket payload, identify operational conformance and improve effectiveness on machine performance.
Flexible choices inside the machine enables operators to comply with regulatory emission requirements and standards.
With its modular design, the R 9600 can be upgraded over its lifetime during a major overhaul. Built for upgrades over its lifetime and can last over 80,000 operational hours, this machine can be utilized in tough mining applications for years to come. You’ll receive long-lasting performances that ensures the best reliability from an original equipment manufacturer.
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Press releases
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Press releases
Liebherr-Australia commemorates the opening of its new training centre in Western Australia
Liebherr-Australia held a customer evening at its new training centre in Perth, Western Australia, late last month to celebrate its official opening. The new facility includes three dedicated training rooms equipped with different simulators and a 1,250 m2 workshop for practical training. Customers and industry peers were able to experience training simulators and other cutting-edge training technology throughout the evening.
