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Caterpillar D8 vs Liebherr PR 776

The Liebherr PR 776 is about 87% heavier than the Caterpillar D8 (73,000 vs 39,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Liebherr PR 776 has about 114% more engine power (565 kW (758 hp) vs 264 kW (354 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Liebherr in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Caterpillar Caterpillar D8
Liebherr machine similar to the Liebherr PR 776 (related model may be pictured)
Liebherr Liebherr PR 776
Operating weight 39,000 kg (86,000 lb)73,000 kg (160,900 lb)
Engine power 264 kW (354 hp)565 kW (758 hp)
Net power ≈264 kW (354 hp)—
Engine power —≈565 kW (768 hp)
Strengths
  • + High pushing and ripping power
  • + Long component life
  • + Hydrostatic efficiency at large scale
  • + Liebherr mining support
Watch-outs
  • − Heavy transport
  • − Mining scale only
Full D8 reviewFull PR 776 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.