The R 980 SME is a quarrying excavator which features the modified undercarriage of the next model up in the crawler excavator range, the R 9100 mining excavator. A heavy counterweight allows a larger bucket and special attachments to achieve higher ripping and breakout forces.
R 980 SME Litronic
Unit: Metric
| Operating weight | 95,900 – 101,200 kg |
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| Engine output (ISO 9249) | 420 kW / 571 HP |
| Emission stage | IV |
| Backhoe bucket capacity | 5.20 – 6.80 m³ |
Unit: Imperial
| Operating weight | 211,420 – 223,110 lb |
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| Engine output (ISO 9249) | 420 kW / 571 hp |
| Emission stage | IV |
| Backhoe bucket capacity | 6.80 – 8.90 yd³ |
