Press releases | 2018/11/26
Upon Bauma China 2018, Liebherr-France SAS is exhibiting its R 966 crawler excavator for the Chinese market. It replaces the R 964 C and offers greater comfort, productivity and profitability.
At the 2018 Bauma China, Liebherr exhibits its R 966 crawler excavator in the 70-tonnes size class. The machine has been designed for demanding work in the quarrying and mining industries and for bulk earthmoving tasks. The R 966 is the successor to the popular R 964 C. Powered by a Liebherr V8 engine, the R 966 with a rated output of 320 kW / 435 HP. This engine complies with Stage IIIA / Tier 3/ CHINA III exhaust emission limits.
The rear view camera is standard equipment, and the crawler excavator offers various optional protective devices and systems for quarrying work: FOPS and FGPS, piston-rod protection for stick and bucket cylinder and protective covers for lubricating hoses and slewing gear.
The machine has a cab design with ample space for the operator, ergonomically laid-out switches and controls as well as an air-suspended, heated seat as standard equipment. The unique touch display from Liebherr makes it easy to operate the controls intuitively, select the preferred working mode, function or attachment and also access a series of functions for maximum operating convenience. The windscreen and skylight are made of impact-resistant glass, for even more thorough operator protection during quarrying and similar work. The equipment with cast steel components has a greater resistance for a longer service life. Safety check valves for stick and boom cylinders with integrated regeneration translate into less fuel consumption.
The 70-tonne R 966 crawler excavator has been designed to meet the stringent requirements of the mining and quarrying industries. Mounted on a HD fixed-track gauge undercarriage that withstands severe loads, it ensures a long, trouble-free life. A LC-V variable-track gauge undercarriage is available as an option. The backhoe bucket is designed with different levels of protection to suit the different areas of application. It is also equipped with the Liebherr ‘Z’ self-sharpening tooth system for the best possible penetration over a long operating period.
For safe and easy access when maintenance work is due, the R 966 has catwalks on the left and right of the upperframe and a platform inside the engine compartment, so that daily maintenance can be performed easily and safely. Those catwalks also allow an easy access to the operator’s cabin.
2026/09/22
Press releases
At InnoTrans 2026, Liebherr will unveil its new railroad excavator for the first time: the RE 22 M Litronic. This model expands the existing range to include a machine in the 22-tonne class with hydrostatic rail-wheel drive and is the successor to the A 922 Rail and A 924 Rail. The machine combines tried-and-tested components from the A 922 Rail with a newly developed undercarriage and a new operator's cab.
2026/09/21
Press releases
Liebherr – a reliable partner at InnoTrans 2026
At InnoTrans running in Berlin (Germany) from September 22 to 25 2026, Liebherr is presenting solutions from the transportation systems and rail-road excavators product areas. The Group will be displaying its exhibits at booth O/170 in the outdoor area. The Group’s appearance at the exhibition is focused not only on products, but also on topics such as partnership and its joint efforts with customers to actively shape the future.
2026/09/16
Press releases
From dust to top performance: Liebherr impresses at the České Štěrkopísky gravel plant
Dust, demanding operating conditions and extreme material loads: at the sand and gravel pit near Velká Černoc, Liebherr wheel loaders and mining trucks are demonstrating their full capabilities. Abrasive sand, uneven tracks and demanding multi-shift operation place the highest demands on both man and machine. It is not just performance that is crucial here – above all, robustness, reliability and efficient coordination between all machines are essential.
