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Founded 1949 · Heavy machinery

Liebherr Excavators — Complete Range

Liebherr is the European benchmark for ultra-class mining excavators and crane-mounted attachments.

22
Models on site
1949
Founded
4
Core strengths
Global
Service network

Liebherr is the European choice for mining-scale excavators. Its R 9XX series mining excavators move overburden in the world's largest open-pit gold and bauxite operations from Tarkwa to Geita. For buyers across the Caribbean and Africa, Liebherr machines combine engineered for 24/7 mining duty cycles with hybrid and electric models available — characteristics that matter most when operating in the high-ambient, high-utilisation conditions of tropical construction and mining sectors. Suriname Excavators supplies the full Liebherr excavator range to 24 countries, with every machine pre-inspected, hydraulic-tested, and configured to the buyer's specified application before export.

Models on site
22
Founded
1949
Weight range
14t–200t
Strengths
4 core
Position

Why Liebherr works in our markets

Liebherr holds a strong position in the Caribbean and African excavator market thanks to its combination of engineered for 24/7 mining duty cycles, hybrid and electric models available, and well-established regional dealer infrastructure. Liebherr is the European benchmark for ultra-class mining excavators and crane-mounted attachments. For our buyers — who range from private contractors to multinational mining houses to government infrastructure agencies — the Liebherr value proposition centres on three things: operating-cost predictability, parts availability through our regional warehouse network, and resale-value retention. In a market where machine downtime can cost a contractor tens of thousands of US dollars per day, Liebherr's reputation for industry-leading service support contracts matters far more than the upfront equipment price.

Why buyers choose Liebherr
  • +Engineered for 24/7 mining duty cycles
  • +Hybrid and electric models available
  • +Industry-leading service support contracts
  • +Strong used-market liquidity at premium prices
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Buyer considerations
  • Liebherr units typically command a higher upfront price than budget alternatives — total cost of ownership over 5+ years usually closes the gap.
  • Parts lead times for non-stock items can extend to 3-6 weeks through the dealer network.
  • Operator training is recommended — Liebherr machines benefit from manufacturer-certified operators for maximum productivity.
  • Resale market favours low-hours units — high-hours machines see steeper depreciation.
Lineup

Popular Liebherr models

Configurations spanning compact through mining class — pre-inspected and ready for tropical operation.

Model
Liebherr R 936
Standard, long-reach, and reinforced configurations available.
Model
R 946
Standard, long-reach, and reinforced configurations available.
Model
R 956
56t · mining
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Model
R 966
66t · mining
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Model
R 9100
100t · mining
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Model
R 9200
120t · mining
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Deep-dive specs

Liebherr model spec sheets

22 models with full operating weight, engine power, dig depth, reach, bucket capacity, and configuration details.

Liebherr R 914

14t
mini

Liebherr R 914 — entry-medium European-engineered compact crawler.

Power
62 hp
Dig depth
4.20
Bucket
0.45
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Liebherr R 916

16t
small

Liebherr R 916 — premium-spec small crawler with Deutz power.

Power
74 hp
Dig depth
4.50
Bucket
0.50
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Liebherr R 920

20t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 920 — 20-tonne European mid-class with Deutz power.

Power
99 hp
Dig depth
5.80
Bucket
0.80
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Liebherr R 922

22t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 922 — 22-tonne European mid-class quarry-feeder crawler.

Power
110 hp
Dig depth
6.00
Bucket
0.90
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Liebherr R 926

26t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 926 — 26-tonne heavy-mid with Liebherr-engineered powerplant.

Power
150 hp
Dig depth
6.45
Bucket
1.10
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Liebherr R 930

30t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 930 — 30-tonne heavy-mid European mid-class crawler.

Power
155 hp
Dig depth
6.60
Bucket
1.20
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Liebherr R 934

34t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 934 — 34-tonne premium heavy-mid for quarry and mining.

Power
170 hp
Dig depth
7.00
Bucket
1.40
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Liebherr R 938

38t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 938 — 38-tonne premium heavy crawler with Liebherr powerplant.

Power
200 hp
Dig depth
7.20
Bucket
1.60
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Liebherr R 940

40t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 940 — top of the mid-heavy class for quarry and mining duty.

Power
210 hp
Dig depth
7.40
Bucket
1.70
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Liebherr R 945

45t
medium crawler

Liebherr R 945 — transitional 45-tonne mining-feeder workhorse.

Power
280 hp
Dig depth
7.80
Bucket
2.00
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Liebherr R 950

50t
mining

Liebherr R 950 — 50-tonne premium European mining-class shovel.

Power
300 hp
Dig depth
8.00
Bucket
2.30
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Liebherr R 954

54t
mining

Liebherr R 954 — 54-tonne mining shovel for gold and bauxite operations.

Power
330 hp
Dig depth
8.20
Bucket
2.50
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Liebherr R 956

56t
mining

Liebherr R 956 — 56-tonne open-pit mining primary loader.

Power
350 hp
Dig depth
8.40
Bucket
2.60
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Liebherr R 960

60t
mining

Liebherr R 960 — 60-tonne large-scale mining and overburden shovel.

Power
380 hp
Dig depth
8.60
Bucket
2.80
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Liebherr R 966

66t
mining

Liebherr R 966 — 66-tonne premium open-pit mining shovel for gold, bauxite, copper.

Power
420 hp
Dig depth
8.80
Bucket
3.00
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Liebherr R 970

70t
mining

Liebherr R 970 — 70-tonne mining shovel for major open-pit production.

Power
450 hp
Dig depth
9.00
Bucket
3.30
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Liebherr R 980

80t
mining

Liebherr R 980 — 80-tonne ultra-heavy mining production with SCR diesel.

Power
500 hp
Dig depth
9.20
Bucket
3.80
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Liebherr R 9100

100t
mining

Liebherr R 9100 — 100-tonne ultra-mining production for major gold and bauxite mines.

Power
560 hp
Dig depth
9.50
Bucket
4.80
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Liebherr R 9200

120t
mining

Liebherr R 9200 — 120-tonne Tier-1 open-pit mining shovel.

Power
680 hp
Dig depth
10.00
Bucket
5.60
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Liebherr R 9300

140t
mining

Liebherr R 9300 — 140-tonne mega-pit mining shovel.

Power
750 hp
Dig depth
10.30
Bucket
6.50
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Liebherr R 9400

160t
mining

Liebherr R 9400 — 160-tonne ultra-mega mining shovel for the world's largest open-pit operations.

Power
850 hp
Dig depth
10.60
Bucket
7.40
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Liebherr R 9800

200t
mining

Liebherr R 9800 — 200-tonne Tier-1 mega-mining production shovel.

Power
1000 hp
Dig depth
11.00
Bucket
9.00
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Where Liebherr excavators are deployed

Mining & quarry
Liebherr mining-class machines are deployed across African and Caribbean bauxite, gold and copper operations with reinforced undercarriages and oversized buckets.
Civil construction
Liebherr mid-class crawlers handle highway construction, foundation works, and urban infrastructure across Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Paramaribo and beyond.
Oil, gas & pipeline
Pipeline trenching, well-pad construction, and refinery turnaround projects deploy Liebherr crawlers configured with HAZOP-rated cabs and ripper attachments.
Demolition
Liebherr units with reinforced cab guarding and breaker/shear hydraulic circuits handle commercial demolition across the Caribbean and Africa.
Dredging
Long-reach Liebherr configurations support river dredging, canal works, and slope-stabilisation projects across Suriname, Guyana, and African hydropower zones.
Land clearing
Forestry-guarded Liebherr machines handle plantation development, road-corridor clearing, and agricultural land preparation.
Sector fit

Liebherr by industry

Liebherr vs alternatives

FeatureLiebherrCATJCB
Strength profileEngineered for 24/7 mining duty cyclesDealer networkTotal cost of ownership
Parts availability (region)StrongStrongGrowing
Financing flexibilityManufacturer + bankManufacturerAggressive in-house
Resale valueHighMedium-HighMedium
Typical buyer profileEstablished contractors and minesMid-tier contractorsGrowing fleet operators
Delivery

Order to operational

Delivery process

From order to operational

Total lead time
2–4 weeks ex-Paramaribo
  1. 1
    Quote & specification confirmation
    1-3 days
    We confirm machine specification, configuration, attachments, and any country-specific options. You'll receive a written quote with full machine details and Incoterms for Suriname.
  2. 2
    Pre-export inspection & configuration
    3-5 days
    Each machine passes our 47-point pre-export inspection: hydraulic pressure tests, undercarriage measurements, engine compression, electrical-loom continuity, and a documented road-test under load. Configuration for Suriname's typical terrain is applied at this stage.
  3. 3
    Ocean freight & documentation
    2-5 weeks
    Machine is loaded for shipment to Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven). We prepare commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and any country-specific permits or pre-shipment inspection certificates.
  4. 4
    Customs clearance & port handling
    3-7 days
    Our regional clearing partners handle customs clearance at Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven), including duty payment coordination, inspection coordination, and release. Suriname Excavators is headquartered in Paramaribo with direct delivery anywhere in the country. No import duties apply for domestic customers.
  5. 5
    Final-mile delivery & commissioning
    1-7 days
    Machine is transported from Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven) to your job-site by flatbed or low-loader. Our regional technician supports commissioning, operator handover, and the initial 50-hour service check-in.
Pricing was competitive, financing terms were flexible, and the operator training package they included saved us months of on-the-job learning curve. Highly recommended.
SM
Sarah Mwangi
Project Director · Nairobi, Kenya

Available attachments & configurations

Standard GP bucket
General-purpose bucket for trenching, loading, and earthworks. Most common configuration.
Rock bucket
Reinforced bucket with rock-pattern teeth for quarry, mining, and hard-soil work.
Hydraulic breaker
Rock-breaking attachment for demolition, trenching in hard rock, and quarry primary breaking.
Ripper tooth
Single-tooth ripper for hard-soil ripping, frozen-ground breaking, and shallow rock fragmentation.
Hydraulic thumb
Thumb attachment for grasping logs, debris, and irregular materials. Common in forestry and demolition.
Quick coupler
Hydraulic coupler for fast attachment swaps without leaving the cab. Doubles operator productivity.
Grapple
Multi-finger grapple for logs, scrap, and bulk debris. Essential for forestry and demolition cleanup.
Tilt rotator
180° tilt + 360° rotation attachment that turns the excavator into a precision tool. Standard in Nordic markets, growing in Africa.

After-sales support

Buying an excavator from us is only the start. Post-delivery, each machine is enrolled in our service tracking — scheduled maintenance reminders, parts pre-positioning, and 72-hour breakdown response are standard. Our regional warehouse in Paramaribo holds fast-moving parts inventory for every major brand we supply — bushings, pins, hydraulic seals, fuel and oil filters, undercarriage components, and common consumables. For Suriname-specific needs, we maintain pre-positioned parts at our regional logistics hubs, which means typical part lead times measure in days rather than weeks. Field-service callouts are available across the country for major mechanical events. Our technicians are trained on all twelve brands we supply, with manufacturer-certified service authority for several. Operator training packages are included with every major sale — typically a one-week on-site programme covering safe operation, basic maintenance, daily walk-around inspection, and productivity techniques. We also offer extended warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer's standard term, structured monthly or annually depending on duty cycle.

Financing options

Buyers requiring financing can submit project documents alongside the quote request — we typically return indicative terms within five business days. For Suriname buyers specifically, we structure financing in USD or local currency depending on the buyer's preference and the project's cash-flow profile. Manufacturer-backed credit lines (SANY Capital, Hyundai Capital, XCMG Finance, JCB Finance) typically offer 12-60 month terms with first-payment-defer options for project-cycle buyers. Regional bank financing through partner institutions in Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the Dominican Republic supports buyers wanting local-currency exposure. Lease-to-own structures convert a 12-24 month rental into an ownership transfer at term end, useful for contractors testing a new brand or wanting flexibility. We typically return indicative financing terms within five business days of receiving project documentation (typically: contract, project schedule, three years of audited accounts, and a deposit commitment). Final terms are subject to financier credit approval.

Note on brand affiliation
Suriname Excavators is an independent supplier of Liebherr excavators and parts. We are not a manufacturer or the official Liebherr corporation. All machines are sourced through established channels and supplied under our own service guarantee.
FAQ

Liebherr — questions buyers ask

What Liebherr excavator models are available?

We supply 22 popular Liebherr models with detailed spec pages, including Liebherr R 914, Liebherr R 916, Liebherr R 920 and more. The full Liebherr range is available on request.

Where is Liebherr manufactured?

Liebherr is a global excavator manufacturer, founded in 1949. Liebherr is the European choice for mining-scale excavators. Its R 9XX series mining excavators move overburden in the world's largest open-pit gold and bauxite operations from Tarkwa to Geita.

Why choose Liebherr for Caribbean and African operations?

Engineered for 24/7 mining duty cycles; Hybrid and electric models available; Industry-leading service support contracts.

Are Liebherr parts available in my country?

Yes. We hold fast-moving Liebherr parts inventory in our regional warehouse and source major components through the established dealer network. Parts are typically dispatched to destination country within days.

Can I finance a Liebherr excavator purchase?

Yes. Liebherr machines can be financed via manufacturer-backed credit programmes (where applicable), regional bank facilities, and lease-to-own structures. Typical terms are 24-60 months. Contact us with project documentation for indicative terms.

Do Liebherr excavators retain resale value?

Liebherr machines hold strong resale value in the African and Caribbean used-equipment markets thanks to their reputation for reliability and parts availability.

Do you sell new or used Liebherr excavators?

Both. We supply brand-new Liebherr units and fully refurbished, pre-export-inspected used machines. Every unit passes our 47-point inspection before shipment.

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