Clamshells – Liebherr Face shovel User Manual
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Clamshells
Next to the backhoe bucket, the clamshell is one of the most important digging tools in the
utility business. The clamshell selection is based on the ground condition, the specific mate-
rial weight and the required production performance. The selection of the entire clamshell
attachment is significant in order to determine the required digging depth.
Clamshell
(technical data on page 40)
Capacities from 0.1– 2.0 m
3
, shell width from 300 –2,000 mm
Applications
• Narrow and deep trench digging, also over the side
• Loading and unloading and handling of various bulk goods,
respectively
• Excavation
• Special excavating (e.g. round shells)
Features
• Infinite rotation
• Optimally matched to machine size
• Rugged design
• Protected cylinder
• Depending on application with or without teeth
• Optional ejectors for digging shells available
• HD-version for severe jobs
• Quick-change system applicable
• Grab extension available as an option
Benefits
• Accurate and secure placement of material of all
type due to maneuverability and high closing force
• Optional different shell width adaptable
to one mechanism
• Well-thought-out design with
Liebherr components
Round-hole grab
Quick change clamshells (quickly changeable)