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It was originally launched by Terex in Germany in 1997 but … Their power, speed, and fuel efficiency make Cat® large excavators the right machine for bulk excavation applications. Bucyrus RH400.

With powerful, yet efficient engines, advanced hydraulic systems, factory equipped technology, and matching attachments, these machines will help you complete your large-scale projects on time and within budget.

The Bucyrus RH400, owned by Caterpillar, is the world’s biggest hydraulic excavator.

No matter what type of work you do - excavation, trenching, or truck loading - Cat® excavators deliver top performance, unmatched versatility, and excellent fuel efficiency. Simple operation, outstanding durability and the latest safety and technology features will help you take your business to the next level. 2. The world’s biggest hydraulic excavator is currently owned by Caterpillar, but was originally launched by Terex, in Germany, in 1997. The Bagger 288 bucket-wheel excavator, beside a bulldozer for size comparison. It can excavate 240,000 tons of coal or 240,000 cubic metres of overburden daily – the equivalent of a football field dug to 30 m (98 ft) deep. Mining-technology.com has ranked the ten biggest hydraulic mining excavators currently in service, based on their operating weight. Mining excavators are giant machines and the largest models in the world can weigh more than 800t.

The Bucyrus RH400, now owned by Caterpillar, is said to hold the title of the world's biggest hydraulic excavator. The Bagger 288 was built for the job of removing overburden before coal mining at the Hambach stripmine in Germany. This monster is a front shovel excavator and weighs in at around 980 tonnes.