The Type SRs 8000 or less commonly known as the SRs 8000-class,[6] is a family of bucket-wheel excavators known for being one of the largest terrestrial vehicles ever made by man, with Bagger 293 its - "lead vessel" - being the largest ground vehicle in history.

[7] The Type SRs 8000 classification was coined by TAKRAF to describe specifically, Bagger 293, although it is unclear if this extends to its other "sibling vehicles" within the same bulk.

[8] Whilst the "Bagger" family may indicate a copy/series of the same vehicle type, it is more of a loose denominator to group any BWEs of similar bulk, length, height and size within the Hambach surface mine.

On average, all Baggers require a total output 16.56 MW (22,207 hp) of power to function with all-systems running.

[5][4] Their primary goal as BWEs, is in excavating lignite coal in Germany for processing to be turned into energy or 240,000 cubic metres of overburden daily.