Liebherr R 926 Crawler Excavator

In the last year, Liebherr has launched seven crawler excavator models under 55 US tons (50 tonnes). Generation 8 machines have even greater power, higher productivity and more comfort for the operator.

• The Generation 8 series, now in production at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, is made up of seven models ranging from 24 to 50 US tons (22 to 45 t): R 922, R 924, R 926, R 930, R 934, R 938 and R 945
• The generation 8 is characterized by a new design which was first presented at Bauma in 2019
• Increase comfort, safety and performance, and to achieve even better operational ergonomics
• The R 926 crawler excavator with Leica system on display   
• The R 926 has an operating weight between 28 to 34 US tons (26 and 31 t)
• Achieve a power of 150 kW/204 hp and 180 kW/245 hp respectively
• The backhoe bucket capacities vary from 1.15 m3 to 1.75 m3 on the R 926
• The R 926 models are available in stage V and Tier 4f
• An extremely wide range of equipment and tools makes the R 926 crawler excavators very versatile for earthmoving, leveling, digging, loading and even lifting tasks
• Simplified, fast and safe maintenance work for a new dimension of robustness     
• Liebherr and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, will enter into a strategic partnership in the field of machine control solutions
• The R 926 displayed at Conexpo is equipped with a Leica 3D Grade control system
• The digging forces and tractive forces of the undercarriage and the swing torque of the uppercarriage have been significantly increased
• Optimizes the load curve and inertia of the swivel drive in order to reduce fuel consumption
• The crawler undercarriage requires zero maintenance
• The track rollers are lubricated for life and the automatic central lubrication system makes it possible to maximize both component service life and productivity
• The operator benefits from an ultra-spacious, temperature-controlled cab
• The excavators have pneumatic seats with vertical and longitudinal suspension
• High-resolution, extremely user-friendly 7" touchscreen
• The windshield can be fully lowered
• LED technology has completely replaced the halogen headlights, which increases their operating life
• The range of lighting is available in the form of separate packages, with the high-performance LED+ lighting packages also available as an option
• The unobstructed panoramic view and the rear and side monitoring cameras ensure maximum safety in the operator’s working area
• The tiltable console makes it easy and safe to access the cab
• The certified rollover protection structure for the cab provides robust protection in the event of the machine tipping over
• The rear window serves as an emergency exit on all versions of the excavator
• The windshield and right-hand window are made of tinted laminated glass
• The uppercarriage is now accessed via a secured access platform (either standard or optional extra depending on the region)
• The entire uppercarriage is fitted with non-slip studs and does not have any protruding elements
• The generation 8 crawler excavators also have maintenance points that can be accessed from the ground
• The engine oil, hydraulic oil, fuel and urea levels can be conveniently monitored via the touchscreen