Listicles | 12/18/2025

Wheel loaders in focus: 5 features that make the L 580 LogHandler XPower a timber professional

Timber handling requires power, precision and safety. Efficient processes are essential when feeding, debarking and sorting plants, as well as transporting and stacking round timber. Liebherr developed the L 580 LogHandler XPower - specifically for these tasks – a wheel loader that features specially designed lift arms, various grapple options and the highly efficient XPower travel drive. Protective features and intelligent assistance systems – available as standard or optional – provide added safety at every stage of the handling process. Discover five features that make the LogHandler the ideal machine for the timber industry.

The special lift arms allow high handling heights.

1. Lift arms designed for maximum visibility

The lift arms are engineered for maximum visibility, to ensures an excellent view of the loading and unloading area, improving safety and precision. The powerful kinematics enable handling heights of up to seven metres to make timber handling, truck loading, and plant feeding faster and more efficient. This combination of power, precision and operator visibility makes the LogHandler an indispensable asset in sawmills and timber yards.

The timber grapple is ideal for the safe loading and transportation of logs.

2. Everything under control: timber grapple

The 360° rotatable grapple, with forward and backward swivel capability, delivers optimal material handling and secure transport of tree trunks. The LogHandler offers a choice of grapple variants, including combi and heart designs, providing maximum flexibility for diverse operating conditions. Its advanced design ensures rapid filling and achieves the highest possible load capacity for efficient operations.

The efficient XPower drive ensures maximum performance at all times.

3. Efficiency and performance combined: XPower drive

The L 580 LogHandler XPower is based on the standard version of the Liebherr L 580 XPower wheel loader and offers many of the same advantages. This is particularly true of the power-split XPower travel drive, which combines hydrostatic and mechanical drive for optimum power transmission. The special wheel loader impresses with its high performance and low fuel consumption, both in short loading cycles and over longer distances.

Safety features such as rear collision protection provide additional safety.

4. Built for safety: Advanced protection and smart assistance

The LogHandler is built for demanding timber handling environments. Standard features include robust grilles that shield the windscreen and headlights. Optional extras such as collision protection, additional work lights, and specialised tyres further enhance durability. Intelligent assistance systems – including grapple monitoring and active personnel detection with brake assist – deliver superior safety and peace of mind.

The soundproofed cab offers a pleasant working environment.

5. Robust and comfortable: reliability for extreme operating conditions

For maximum performance even under the toughest conditions, Liebherr relies on its own particularly robust, low-wear components. The spacious cab is designed for maximum operator comfort: expansive glazing provides excellent all-round visibility, while the ergonomic layout supports focused, fatigue-free working. For even greater freedom of movement, an optional steering wheel-free version offers a remarkably generous interior.

Combining power, efficiency, robustness, and comfort, the L 580 LogHandler XPower sets a new benchmark in timber handling. It’s engineered to deliver exceptional performance and redefine productivity in the toughest environments.

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