After a year long on-site verification, Liebherr officially released the eighth generation 100t mining excavator R 9100 G8 globally in March this year, adding another member to the Liebherr G8 series of mining excavators. For a 100 ton excavator, fuel consumption can account for up to 40% of operating costs. To help customers minimize fuel costs as much as possible, the R 9100 G8 is equipped with the Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) system, which is Liebherr's proprietary engine and hydraulic management system designed to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining productivity. Compared to the R 9100 G6, the R 9100 G8 has reduced fuel consumption by 20% and improved fuel efficiency by 30%, saving up to 100000 liters of fuel per year.
The R 9100 G8 retains the customer approved design from the previous generation, including the mature D9512 engine with fuel combustion optimization (FCO) configuration and a pressurized cab certified by FOPS. Equipped with a standard 7.5 cubic meter bucket, ensuring effective matching of mining trucks with a payload of 45 to 100 tons. Like all G8 series mining excavators, the R 9100 G8 is compatible with a range of advanced technology kits from Liebherr IoMine, such as various auxiliary systems, Skyview 360 ° vision system, bucket loading assistant, data visualization, and data services. These IoMine products are efficiently combined with the new generation of excavators to assist mining operators in transitioning towards more integrated, safer, more efficient, and sustainable operating models, helping customers make operational decisions with higher added value.