Press releases | 2025/04/07

R 920 G8-E: Presenting the first battery-powered electric crawler excavator at Bauma 2025

The R 920 G8-E battery-powered electric crawler excavator is quiet and does not cause local emissions
The capability corresponds to that of a traditional crawler excavator in the same category
New driver's cab with INTUSI operating concept

Liebherr-France SAS is the global development centre of the Liebherr Group for crawler excavators for earthmoving. We are exhibiting our first ever battery-powered electric crawler excavator, the R 920 G8-E, at Bauma 2025 in Munich. The R 920 G8-E has the same capability level as a crawler excavator with combustion engine and features particularly low noise levels and a lack of emissions. The model is ideal for building sites in cities.

The R 920 G8-E is the first batter-powered electric crawler excavator from the Liebherr Group. The new model completes the product range of Liebherr crawler excavators produced in Colmar (France). It is particularly quiet and emission-free. It generates the same output as a diesel machine in the same category and is particularly suitable for building sites that require low noise levels and avoiding exhaust gas emissions, such as in cities or underground operating locations.

New drive, high continuous output and a long operating time

In addition to local, zero-emission operation, the electric drive enables high continuous output and maximum energy efficiency on the building site. The R 920 G8-E has a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 188 kWh (standard) or 282 kWh (high capacity). The machine can be charged at up to 150 kW direct current or 44 kW alternating current. Depending on the application, the R 920 G8-E achieves an operating time of six to eight hours without intermediate charging. It increases to ten hours with a one-hour intermediate charge at 150 kW.

New driver's cab with INTUSI operating concept

The electrical drive ensures improved noise levels − both for the driver and in the vicinity of the machine. The R 920 G8-E crawler excavator also features a completely new driver's cab with a futuristic design. Large windows ensure a great view and improve safety. Furthermore, the new, large and ergonomic work station offers a wide range of convenient equipment and a large storage compartment.

The intuitive operating concept, INTUSI, can be adjusted to the user’s requirements and therefore makes the driver’s work easier. This modern operating environment ensures a special user experience and enables efficient, productive and convenient work. With numerous integrated assistance systems such as the 3D machine controller, the weighing device or the skyview 360° camera, the R 920 G8-E is equipped for all building sites and applications.

The R 920 G8-E with an output of 115 kW, an operating weight of 20,900 kg and a ditch cleaning bucket of 0.7 m3 will be presented at the Liebherr stand at Bauma.