47,800 kg299 hpMarket avg. €100k · 13 listed · 7 below market
Asking prices land at €61k – €135k, around 58% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Liebherr R946 listings currently run from €61,000 to €135,000, with a market average around €100,168. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 13 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Liebherr R946 is a large crawler excavator in the 48-tonne class, producing 299 hp and offering a bucket capacity of 1.75 m3. With an operating weight of 47800 kg, it occupies a productive position within the heavy earthmoving segment, suited to demanding civil and extraction work. Liebherr engineering positions this model as a robust, high-output machine built to perform across extended operating cycles.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed on large-scale earthmoving, quarry face loading, bulk material handling, and major infrastructure projects such as road construction, dam works, and deep foundation excavation. The 47-tonne category bridges high-production site work and applications where a larger prime mover would be disproportionate to logistical constraints. Versatility across attachments, including buckets, rock buckets, and hydraulic hammers, makes this class a common choice for contractors managing varied project types.
Prospective buyers should commission a full hydraulic system assessment, including pump output, main control valve condition, and slew motor performance, as these components represent the primary wear points on machines of this class. Undercarriage inspection is essential on any crawler excavator: measure track link wear, assess sprocket and idler condition, and confirm roller seal integrity before negotiating. Engine oil analysis history, service records, and filter change intervals provide meaningful insight into maintenance discipline. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and attachment mounting points for cracks or weld repairs is advisable, particularly on units with documented quarry or rock-breaking use. Where possible, a test under load should be conducted to verify lift capacity, swing speed, and hydraulic response before purchase.
In the European market, the R946 carries an average asking price of EUR 83945, with the broader price range spanning EUR 56600 to EUR 135000 depending on age, hours, configuration, and condition. This positions the model competitively within its segment alongside comparable machines such as the Komatsu PC490 and the Volvo EC480, all of which compete for the same fleet allocation budgets among civil contractors and plant hire operators. Buyers at the lower end of the range should anticipate older or higher-hours units, while the upper range reflects late-specification or low-hours examples.
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