Liebherr weighs in with the new R 934 stage V excavator

First published in bauma Preview - April 5, 2019

The R 934 Litronic excavator, a member of Liebherr’s new Generation 8 machines

Liebherr says that the new R 934 Litronic excavator is a completely updated design characteristic of the company’s new range of “Generation 8” machines.

As with other crawler excavators, the R 934 is being made by Liebherr-France in Colmar, France.

The Stage V R 934 weighs around 35 tonnes and is positioned between the R 936 (Stage IV) and the new R 938, which also is Stage V. It is based on the platform of the new and larger R 938. Both models are available with the relevant engines in countries where emission standards regulation is extremely stringent or less stringent or in countries where regulation does not exist.

Backhoe bucket capacities of the R 934 varies from 1-2.5m³.

The digging forces and tractive forces of the undercarriage and the swing torque of the upper-carriage have been significantly increased compared to the previous generation. The load curve and inertia of the swivelling drive have been optimised to reduce fuel consumption.

The R 934 has a particularly robust x-shaped undercarriage types, according to the manufacturer, including a new wide long crawler (WLC) undercarriage, which guarantees the high stability required for especially heavy-duty use, on softer ground. The crawler chassis is completely maintenance-free and the track rollers feature permanent lubrication. An automatic central lubrication system makes it possible to maximise both component service life and productivity.

LED technology has completely replaced the halogen headlights, increasing the operating life and reducing the electricity consumption. A range of lighting packages are available, with the LED+ lighting system as an option.