Excavators are versatile, heavy-duty machines used to move large objects, such as soil and other materials around our planet. Used extensively in mining, road and building construction, and demolition, they are an essential part of a fleet on any major project.

In addition to varying greatly in size, there are also different types of excavators, including crawlers, draglines, suction, mini shovels and long reach. Each has its own strength that can be applied in different circumstances and specialized for certain jobs. Here we take a look at the ten largest excavators in the world, based on their operating weight.

Top 10 Wolrd's Largest Excavators:

1 - LIEBHERR R9800

At the top of the list is the Liebherr R9800, the world's largest excavator. It is manufactured in Germany and is designed to perform large-scale mining work.

Its measurements are: Length 23.9m - Width 10.5m - Height 11.7m.

Its operating weight is 800 tons, it is powered by two 4,000 horsepower engines in total with 16-V cylinders that allow it to reach a top speed of 2.6 km/h and its tank can hold 17,500 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 45 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 9 meters, while the lifting capacity is 150 tons.

It is designed to carry out all maintenance work conveniently, quickly and safely. It is also equipped with a system with several service lights placed in strategic points in order to ensure optimal visibility in all weather conditions.

2 - HITACHI EX8000-6

Coming in second on the Top 10 Largest Excavators list is the Hitachi EX8000-6, an excavator manufactured in Japan and built to deliver high performance in extremely tough working conditions.

Its operating weight is 837 tons, it is moved by two engines with 3,890 horsepower in total that allow it to reach a speed of 2 km/h and its fuel tank can hold 14,900 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 43 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8.4 meters, while the lifting capacity is 150 tons.

Its great power and high loading capacity allow it to perform large mining jobs quickly.

Dimensions: Length 22 m - Width 10.6 m - Height 9.9 m.

3 - KOMATSU PC8000-6

The Komatsu PC 8000-6 is one of the mining excavators designed and built in Japan, designed to load mining trucks of more than 240 tons.

Its operating weight is 770 tons, it is moved by two engines of 4,000 horsepower in total that allow it to reach a speed of 2.4 km/h and its tank can hold 14,000 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 42 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8 meters, while the lifting capacity is 100 tons.

Dimensions: Length 14 m - Width 10 m - Height 9.6 m.

4 - XE7000 "XCMG"

The XE7000 "XCMG" is the highest tonnage hydraulic excavator ever made in China.

It has an operating weight of 672 tons, comes with two engines of 3,600 horsepower in total that allow it to reach a speed of 1.5 km/h and its fuel tank can hold 13,600 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 34 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 3.8 meters, while the lifting capacity is 120 tons.

Measurements: Length 23 m - Width 9 m - Height 9.4 m.

5 - CATERPILLAR 6060

In the middle of the ranking of the most impressive bulldozers we find the Caterpillar 6060, manufactured in the United States and made for large-scale work.

Its operating weight is 570 tons, it mounts a 3000 horsepower engine that allows it to reach a speed of 1.6 km/h and its tank can hold 13,000 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 34 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8.9 meters, while the lifting capacity of 67 tons.

Measurements: Length 12.5 m - Width 8.7 m - Height 8.8 m.

6 - HYUNDAI R1200-9

This excavator manufactured in South Korea is designed to work with great precision and high performance against imposing dimensions: Length 14.6 m - Width 5.5 m - Height 6.2 m.

Its operating weight is 118 tons, it mounts a 548 horsepower engine that allows it to reach a speed of 3.2 km/h and its tank can hold 1450 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 6.7 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8 meters, while it achieves a lifting capacity of an impressive 43 tons.

7 - VOLVO EC950-F

In seventh place on the Top 10 list of the world's largest excavators is the Volvo EC950-F, designed in Sweden to provide great productivity and efficiency.

The operating weight is 92 tons, its engine develops 600 horsepower to reach a speed of 2.8 km/h and its tank can hold 1260 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 6 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 7 meters, the lifting capacity is 37 tons and it is built with durable and wear-resistant components.

Dimensions: Length 14.6 m - Width 4.7 m - Height 4.2 m

8 - JOHN DEERE 870G LC

The John Deere 870G LC excavator is manufactured in the United States and is designed to increase productivity while reducing operating costs.

It has an operating weight of 85 tons, its engine develops 512 horsepower to reach a speed of 4.7 km/h and its fuel tank can hold 900 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 5.8 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8.8 meters; while the lifting capacity is 36 tons.

Dimensions: Length 14.8 m - Width 4.4 m - Height 5.76 m

The strong point of this vehicle is its high loading capacity.

9 - KOBELCO SK850LC-10

Manufactured in the Netherlands, the KOBELCO SK850LC-10 is designed to perform jobs with fast cycle times.

It has an operating weight of 80 tons, its engine develops 510 horsepower to reach a speed of 4.8 km/h and its tank can hold 960 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 5.4 m³ and can dig to a maximum depth of 8.3 meters; while the lifting capacity is 39 tons.

Dimensions: Length 13.9 m - Width 3.4 m - Height 4.4 m.

The quarry excavator from the house of Kobelco is distinguished by its durability and high performance.

10 - DOOSAN DX800LC-7

In tenth place is the Doosan DX800LC-7, manufactured in South Korea and designed to work in tough conditions.

Its operating weight is 79.5 tons, it mounts a 548-horsepower engine that allows it to reach a speed of 4.8 km/h and its tank can hold 890 liters.

The bucket has a capacity of 4.6 m³ and can dig up to a maximum depth of 7.7 meters. while the lifting capacity of 37 tons ensures high productivity with low consumption.

Dimensions: Length 13.1 m - Width 3.5 m - Height 4.8 m.