Crawler excavator R 9300 G8

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Overview
The R 9300 G8 is a mining hydraulic excavator optimised for high productivity and fuel efficiency in 250 t class operations. Weight‑optimised attachments, large bucket volumes, optimal force distribution and fast cycle times enable up to 30% higher productivity versus other excavators in this class. The machine integrates Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) to significantly reduce fuel consumption compared with previous generations.

R 9300 highlights

• Highest efficiency in the 250 t excavator class
• Reliability through Liebherr engineering and continuous improvement programs
• Up to 23% more productivity vs competition in similar conditions
• +25% fuel efficiency vs predecessor R 9250 (manufacturer comparison)

Fuel efficiency and Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE)
Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) is an integrated engine and hydraulic management system that matches power and hydraulic flow to the task, reducing unnecessary fuel use and hydraulic throttling while extending component life.

• Up to 15% less fuel consumption with LPE (depending on application)
• Maximised hydraulic efficiency
• Reduced hydraulic throttling and improved engine load profile for longer component lifetime

Powertrain (table)
Engine model: Cummins QSK38
Engine rating at 1800 rpm: 1,007 kW
Emissions (USA/EPA): US EPA Tier 4f / EU Stage V
Electric motor (option): Available

Hydraulic system (table)
Attachment and travel drive pump: 4 variable flow axial piston pumps × 512 l/min @ 350 bar
Swing drive pump: 1 reversible swash plate pump × 640 l/min @ 350 bar, closed-loop circuit
Maximum swing speed: 4.00 rpm

Backhoe attachment (table)
Operating weight with backhoe attachment: 252.00 t
Bucket capacity at 1.8 t/m³: 16.50 m³
Max. digging force (ISO 6015): 810 kN
Max. breakout force (ISO 6015): 885 kN

Face shovel attachment (table)
Operating weight with face shovel attachment: 253.00 t
Shovel capacity at 1.8 t/m³: 16.00 m³
Max. crowd force at ground level (ISO 6015): 1,105 kN
Max. crowd force (ISO 6015): 1,265 kN
Max. breakout force for shovel (ISO 6015): 980 kN

Technical specifications

• Model: R 9300 G8
• Operating weight (backhoe): 252.00 t
• Operating weight (face shovel): 253.00 t
• Engine model: Cummins QSK38
• Engine rating (1800 rpm): 1,007 kW
• Emissions: US EPA Tier 4f / EU Stage V
• Bucket capacity (1.8 t/m³): 16.50 m³
• Shovel capacity (1.8 t/m³): 16.00 m³
• Max. digging force (ISO 6015): 810 kN
• Max. breakout force (ISO 6015): 885 kN
• Max. crowd force at ground level (ISO 6015): 1,105 kN
• Max. crowd force (ISO 6015): 1,265 kN
• Max. breakout force for shovel (ISO 6015): 980 kN
• Attachment & travel drive pump: 4 × 512 l/min @ 350 bar
• Swing drive pump: 1 × 640 l/min @ 350 bar (closed-loop)
• Maximum swing speed: 4.00 rpm
• Electric drive option: Available
• Productivity: up to 30% more in the 250 t class
• Fuel efficiency: +25% vs R 9250; up to 15% less fuel consumption with LPE