Liebherr launches R 9600 excavator with preseries trials at BHP and Thiess mines

Liebherr Mining Equipment Colmar SAS launched the R 9600 excavator, successor to the R 996B, in March 2021. Pre-series machines have been operating at BHP's South Flank iron ore mine and Thiess-operated Curragh North coal mine since early 2020, with serial production expected later in 2021.

“The R 9600, Liebherr’s successor to the popular R 996B 600-tonne excavator, was launched by Liebherr Mining Equipment Colmar SAS in March.”im-mining.com

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• im-mining.comLiebherr details preseries rollout of its new R 9600 excavator at BHP's South Flank & Thiess-operated Curragh North - International MiningPaul MooreApr 1, 2021

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