- The new R 9300 G8-E 250-tonne-class electric excavator is now commercially available
- It is powered by an 850 kW electric drivetrain that is available in 6 kV and 6.6 kV configurations in accordance with IEC standards
- This latest excavator combines Liebherr’s electric excavator experience with the proven R 9300 G8 platform
The R 9300 G8-E is the newest electric excavator in Liebherr’s portfolio and is now available for commercial deployment. It blends Liebherr’s decades of experience with electric excavators with the proven 250-tonne platform, the R 9300 G8. The R 9300 G8-E has an 850 kW electric drivetrain that is available in 6 KV and 6.6 kV configurations as per IEC standards.
Colmar (France), 2 November 2026 – Liebherr’s latest electric excavator, the R 9300 G8-E, is based on the proven R 9300 G8, and as such is designed to provide the same level of productivity as its diesel counterpart. Drawing on Liebherr’s extensive experience with electric excavators, the R 9300 G8-E offers the same hydraulic power and bucket capacity at 1.8 t/m3 as the diesel version. It is powered by an 850 kW electric drivetrain that has been designed to IEC standards and is available in 6 kV and 6.6 kV configurations. After successfully completing validation, the R 9300 G8-E is now commercially available in both backhoe and face shovel configuration.
Benefits of electric drive
The R 9300 G8-E’s electric drivetrain produces no direct exhaust emissions at the point of use and, depending on the mine’s electricity source, can reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. With fewer drivetrain components than an internal combustion engine, the electric configuration can also reduce maintenance requirements and associated operating costs in certain applications and site conditions. Compared with its diesel counterpart, the electric drivetrain reduces vibration exposure in the cab, further enhancing operator comfort.
Built for smarter, more efficient operation
The R 9300 G8-E comes with Liebherr Power Efficiency – Hydraulic Control as standard, which adapts hydraulic power to suit the machine’s load profile, reducing overall engine load factor. Thanks to its Generation 8 electronic architecture, the R 9300 G8-E is compatible with a range of Liebherr’s IoMine technology products, including its range of excavator Assistance Systems, the semi-autonomous Bucket Filling Assistant, the Skyview vision system as well as the data visualisation tool, Data View. Customers also have the option of installing Liebherr’s autonomous cable reel solution onto the excavator to assist with cable management and support machine mobility on site.
About Liebherr Mining
Liebherr Mining is one of 13 product segments within the wider Liebherr Group and has been designing, manufacturing, and supporting mining equipment for over 50 years. The company provides a full range of solutions, including high-quality trucks, excavators, and dozers along with technology and service products that help customers get the very best out of their Liebherr machines. Liebherr Mining is also following its roadmap, which plans to offer low and zero emission options for its equipment to support customers as they embark on their decarbonisation journeys. The company has a global presence with over 4,700 employees in 70 countries around the world.
About the Liebherr Group
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product programme. The company is one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. It also provides high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The Liebherr Group includes over 150 companies across all continents. In 2025, it employed more than 55,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over 14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in the southern German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller. Since then, the employees have been pursuing the goal of achieving continuous technological innovation and bringing industry-leading solutions to its customers. www.liebherr.com
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