Liebherr Addresses Need For 33-Ton & Under Excavators With New R 928 G8

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Liebherr’s Generation 8 lineup of crawler excavators now includes eight models following the recent introduction of the new R 928 G8, which the manufacturer says provides a high drawbar pull and excellent load-bearing capacity. (Photo courtesy of Liebherr.)

Liebherr’s new R 928 G8 crawler excavator is the eighth member of the manufacturer’s Generation 8 lineup, which ranges from 24.3 to 49.6 tons (22 to 45 metric tons). Liebherr says the R 928 G8 meets a market need for excavators that weigh 33 t (30 mt) or slightly less. Developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS, the latest G8 crawler excavator has an operating weight of 32.6 t (29.6 mt), which positions it between the R 926 G8 and R 930 G8 models.

The R 928 G8 Up Close

The R 928 G8 shares the same superstructure and equipment as the R 926 G8 and same LC (long carriage) or NLC (narrow long carriage) as the R 930 G8, Liebherr notes, adding that Generation 8 models use new, more robust X-form undercarriages. The R 928 G8’s defining characteristics, the manufacturer says, include a high drawbar pull, excellent load-bearing capacity, and a bucket capacity ranging from 1.63 to 2.42 cubic yards (1.25 to 1.9 cubic meters). The excavator is equipped with a Liebherr four-cylinder D934 A7-25 Tier 4 Final engine rated for 201 horsepower (150 kilowatts) at 1,800 rpm and 918 pounds-foot (1,245 newton-meters) of torque at 1,100 rpm. Liebherr says its Generation 8 models provide higher tear and breakout forces compared to its previous crawler excavators.

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The new R 928 G8 crawler excavator from Liebherr has 32.6-ton operating weight and bucket capacity of 1.63 to 2.42 cubic yards. (Photo courtesy of Liebherr.)

Inside The Cab

The R 928 G8’s ROPS (rollover protection system) cab includes a 7-inch color touchscreen that provides access to various machine information as well as the views from the excavator’s rear and side surveillance cameras. Operators will also find an air-sprung Liebherr-Comfort seat with automatic weight adjustment and vertical and longitudinal seat damping, as well as new LED interior lighting. In addition, Liebherr outfits the cab with a raisable control unit, a rear window that doubles as an emergency exit, and a fully retractable front window.

Source: Liebherr