Liebherr R 976 Excavator Moving Overburden On A Massive Coal Mine - Labrianidis Mining Works

Liebherr R 976 Excavator Moving Overburden at the First Levels of a Massive Coal Mine

📍 Today’s Site: Upper Levels of a Massive Coal Mine Operation
In today’s video, we’re located at the first benches of a sprawling open-pit coal mine, where the overburden removal process is in full swing. Towering above the deeper parts of the pit, the Liebherr R 976 hydraulic excavator is hard at work, stripping and loading the upper soil and rock layers onto a fleet of 4-axle Mercedes-Benz and MAN dump trucks.

This phase of coal mining is crucial: the more efficiently overburden is removed, the sooner the team can access the deeper, richer coal seams below.

Machine in Focus: Liebherr R 976 Hydraulic Excavator
The Liebherr R 976 is a next-generation, heavy-duty hydraulic excavator, perfectly suited for large-scale mining operations and overburden management in tough conditions.

With a combination of raw breakout force, fuel-efficient performance, and operator-friendly technology, the R 976 is ideal for high-output mining work, especially on wide benches and upper layers.

🔧 Liebherr R 976 – Key Specs:
Operating Weight: ~90,000–100,000 kg (198,000–220,000 lbs)
Engine Power: ~544 kW (730 hp)
Bucket Capacity: ~4.5 to 5.5 m³
Max Digging Reach: ~13 meters
Max Digging Depth: ~8.3 meters

With this capacity, the Liebherr 976 can load a 4-axle truck in just 3 passes, ensuring quick turnaround times and continuous material flow.

🚛 Fleet Support: 4-Axle Mercedes & MAN Dump Trucks
Supporting the excavator is a fleet of rugged 4-axle trucks, mainly from Mercedes-Benz and MAN — both known for their durability, power, and adaptability in off-road mining environments.

These trucks are:
• Engineered for high payloads
• Equipped with reinforced suspension and tires
• Ideal for navigating ramped haul roads from the upper benches down to dump or processing areas

Their rapid cycle time and easy maneuverability make them the perfect match for the R 976’s output.

🛠️ The Process: Overburden Removal for Future Coal Access
The upper layers of soil and rock—called overburden—must be carefully removed before coal seams can be accessed and mined. This requires:
• Efficient excavation
• Strategic dumping and road planning
• Constant truck-excavator coordination

By removing this material now, the mine ensures safe working conditions, proper bench development, and long-term access to deeper resources.

👷 Teamwork Makes Production Possible
At the heart of the operation is coordinated teamwork:
• The excavator operator precisely loads trucks without delay
• Truck drivers keep a tight rotation, maximizing uptime
• Site supervisors and engineers monitor progress, slope stability, and traffic flow

🎥 What You’ll See in the Video
• The Liebherr R 976 excavator breaking and lifting heavy overburden
• Truck after truck being loaded in quick succession
• Drone shots showing the full scale of the mine’s upper levels
• Panoramic views of the excavation zone and material handling
• The massive size of the machinery compared to their surroundings
• Real-time sound of machines working, no music or voiceover — pure machine action

🎬 Watch Now – Big Excavator, Bigger Job: R 976 at Work in Coal Mine
This video gives you a front-row seat to industrial-scale earthmoving — a showcase of real machines working hard at the first stage of a massive coal extraction project. It's all about precision, power, and preparation.

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