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Liebherr A 918 Compact

Liebherr’s compact-radius 18-tonne wheeled excavator

The Liebherr A 918 Compact is a short-tail wheeled excavator popular with European urban contractors for its stability, comfort and versatile equipment options.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Liebherr A 918 Compact wheeled excavator in Lyon
Liebherr A 918 Compact wheeled excavator in Lyon

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+Strengths

  • Compact tail radius
  • Liebherr-built engine and components
  • Wide choice of booms and stabilisers

−Watch-outs

  • Premium price

Overview

Liebherr is a leading maker of wheeled excavators in Europe. The A 918 Compact offers the capacity of a full-size 18-tonne machine with a reduced tail radius for city streets.

Who it suits

Civil engineering and utility contractors in dense urban areas.

Liebherr A 918 Compact specifications

Operating weight≈18,000–20,000 kg (39,700–44,100 lb)
Tail swingCompact radius
Travel speedup to ≈20–35 km/h (12–22 mph)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Liebherr. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Liebherr – A 918 Compact (liebherr.com)
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