The primary Liebherr R 9150B hydraulic mining excavator in electrical configuration is at present in operation in the USA. 

Final 12 months, Youngquist Brothers obtained their latest Liebherr hydraulic mining excavator, the R 9150B E, which is the primary within the U.S. market. The brand new R 9150B E joins an R 994 E at present owned and operated by Youngquist Brothers and is a main producer for the mine immediately.

Youngquist Brothers Rock, positioned in Fort Myers, Florida has been an early adopter of electrical hydraulic expertise within the the U.S. and continues to make the most of electrical drive gear of their operations to scale back emissions. The operation makes use of two strolling draglines and two massive electrically pushed Liebherr hydraulic excavators to soundly and effectively produce in eight million plus ton of rock yearly.