Transport of a Liebherr R 996 sets records

A Liebherr R 996 B hydraulic mining excavator is the largest complete excavator moved in Australian history

12 March 2014
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The transport of a fully-assembled Liebherr R 996 B hydraulic mining excavator between two mine sites in the Pilbara region of Australia is the largest complete excavator moved in Australian history.

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