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The Liebherr wheel loader range continues to develop and is ideally prepared to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of industrial sectors. Currently, Liebherr offers various wheel loaders in four size classes: compact loaders, stereo loaders, all-rounder wheel loaders in the mid-range series as well as the XPower large wheel loaders. These reliable and efficient machines are particularly impressive due to their high level of productivity and versatility. The modern wheel loaders are designed down to the smallest detail for comfort, safety and ease of maintenance.
XPower Wheel Loaders
Tipping Load 12.200 - 21.600 kg
Midsized Wheel Loaders
Tipping Load 8.000 - 10.500 kg
Stereoloaders
Tipping Load 3.750 - 6.550 kg
Compact Loaders
Tipping Load 3.450 - 3.850 kg
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The new Liebherr L 509 Tele telescopic wheel loader is a unique multifunctional machine which combines the lift height and reach of a regular telescopic loader with the productive material handling capacity of a classic wheel loader: The benefits of two machine types in a single product. Developed on the basis of the Speeder L 509 stereoloader this new telescopic wheel loader retains the proven stereo steering and can reach a top speed of 38 km/h as standard thanks to the powerful hydrostatic travel drive. It also complies with the emission stage V/ Tier 4f specifications.
The high-performance Liebherr L 526, L 538 and L 546 wheel loaders are genuine all-rounders. They impress in all areas of application with their very high levels of productivity and efficiency. The benefits of the new wheel loaders include a marked increase in the performance of the travel drive, modifications to the lift arms and a redesigned operator's cab. The reliable exhaust gas treatment means that all three models comply with the emission stage V/tier 4f guidelines. And now, the innovative assistance systems and new joystick steering from the XPower large wheel loaders are available for the mid-range wheel loader series.
The versatile compact loaders excel in wide range of applications. They are used, for example, for companies in road and sewer construction, gardening and landscaping or municipalities. The practicality of their compact design is clearly evident from everyday working operations: the low height and the low weight of compact loaders allow the operator to transport the machines quickly and easily to various locations.
The robust stereo loaders impress with their unique stereo steering system which gives them exceptional manoeuvrability. This is a real benefit particularly for sites with limited space, for example in urban areas. Tight entry ways and passages, as in the case of outdoor constructions of public buildings or in gardens, are no problem. Due to their smaller articulation angle of only 30 degrees, the stereo loaders can transport particularly high payloads and, at the same time, impress with their stability and resistance to tipping over.
XPower is an innovative machine concept that combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With their powerful travel drive XPower wheel loaders operate efficiently and are highly effective in all areas of application.
The intelligent assistance systems for Liebherr wheel loaders help operators in their daily work. Examples include active personnel detection at the rear, the new joystick steering and the integrated tyre pressure monitoring system. With these and other assistance systems Liebherr offers integral solutions to optimise safety and comfort and to increase performance.
The standard z-bar kinematics offers high torque in the lower lift arm range. The ideal outcome for conventional wheel loader use is easy and fast filling of the bucket which results in high material handling performance.
Alternatively, industrial lift arms for the L 550 – L 566 XPower and L 580 XPower wheel loaders are available as are parallel kinematics for the L 526 – L 546. These kinematic versions offer a particularly high torque in the upper lift arm range and are therefore the best solution for industrial use.
For generations Liebherr has been providing innovative and creative solutions to the highest quality standards. The group’s many years of expertise are evident in the smallest detail in each of its products. This knowledge and experience enable Liebherr to offer its customers a high degree of efficiency and productivity in every area of application.
The high-performance Liebherr L 550 XPower - L 586 XPower wheel loader range impresses with high handling capacity for mining. XPower offers the highest efficiency and maximum performance in all areas of application, whether on short or long distances, on level ground or on gradients. This increases productivity in all working cycles and thus increases customer profit.
On the Liebherr L 526 – L 566 XPower and L 580 XPower wheel loaders, you can choose between industrial/parallel and z-bar kinematics. The wheel loaders are therefore particularly versatile and universally applicable. Their enormous retaining forces in the upper lift arm area make the parallel – as well as the industrial kinematics – particularly suitable for industrial applications with heavy equipment. The right machine is always available for specific applications such as loading and compacting bulk goods in high-walking-floor containers. This increases the utilisation of the machine and thus increases productivity.
The powerful Liebherr L 506 Compact - L 518 Stereo wheel loaders impress in gardening and landscaping with their versatile and universal applicability. The compact design coupled with the unique steering system of the stereo loaders make these wheel loaders particularly agile and flexible.
Even under the toughest conditions Liebherr wheel loaders meet the high Liebherr quality standards through the use of in-house manufactured – perfectly matched – components, . Specific tasks, such as transporting and loading scrap steel and metal, or loading shredder systems, are performed by Liebherr wheel loaders to the highest degree.
The right machine is always available for specific uses such as transporting and loading logs, wood chips and wood shavings or loading, debarking and sorting plants. This increases the utilisation of the machine and increases productivity.
The L 580 LogHandler XPower was specially developed by Liebherr for the diverse requirements of the timber industry. The L 580 XPower LogHandler can cover large areas with special lift arms which have been reinforced for this purpose and which offer a maximum reach of almost four metres. As with the current Liebherr large wheel loaders, the heart of the machine is the power-split XPower driveline.
Tunnel construction is a specialist civil engineering discipline and is one of the most demanding areas of application for construction machines. The Liebherr group has a diverse range of machines in its product portfolio that work productively under the extreme conditions of a tunnel construction site. The tunnel package for Liebherr wheel loaders contains many specific details in order to guarantee a high level of durability and safety for tunnel use.
Leading waste and water management company, Veolia has two Liebherr L 556 XPower wheel loaders in operation at the Resource Recovery Division in New South Wales. With an average fuel consumption of 11.9 litres and each machine pushing approximately 150 tonnes of waste per hour, Operations Manager Justin Houghton praises the unrivalled performance. Combined with the productivity, the Liebherr-XPower driveline with Liebherr-Power-Efficiency (LPE) reduces environmental impact and operating costs.
POWER
Liebherr wheel loaders are particularly versatile and can be used universally thanks to the selection of kinematics. Liebherr installs heavy components, such as the engine, at the rear. This shifts the centre of gravity behind the rear axle of the wheel loader so that there is no need for additional ballast. This ideal weight distribution leads to high tipping loads and higher handling output per operating hour.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
The Liebherr XPower travel drive with Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) provides a fuel reduction of up to 30%. LPE optimises the interaction of the diesel engine, transmission and working hydraulics for maximum efficiency. In addition, there is minimal tyre wear and almost no brake wear.
ROBUSTNESS
The components of the proven Liebherr travel drives are extremely robust and powerful. This ensures a long service life for the machine, which operates reliably even under the most demanding operating conditions.
Liebherr continues to develop and build key components itself, or in cooperation with premium manufacturers, to ensure the high quality of the components used.
COMFORT
The optimal and re-developed cab design make it possible to work comfortably and productively. The spacious windows in the cab offer outstanding all-round vision of the working attachment and operating area.
EASE OF MAINTENANCE
Daily maintenance points can be safely and conveniently reached from the ground. The entire engine compartment can be accessed by opening just one hood. A quick and safe check saves time and money.
The Liebherr fuel-saving calculator for earthmoving machines is a free App that enables users to quickly and easily see in real time just how fuel efficient Liebherr machines are and determine the potential savings of operating a Liebherr machine.
The LiDAT data transfer and location system enables fleet management of Liebherr machines from the product areas of earthmoving, hydraulic crawler cranes, tower cranes and maritime cranes on a uniform platform. Because machines from other manufacturers can also be integrated, comprehensive machine fleets can be managed.
| Tipping load | 3.100 - 3.450 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0,70 - 0,80 m³ |
| Operating weight | 5.180 - 5.490 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 46 kW / 63 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping Load | 3.450 - 3.850 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0,90 - 1,00 m³ |
| Operating Weight | 5.600 - 5.856 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 50 kW / 68 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping Load | 3.240 - 3.750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0,80 - 1,60 m³ |
| Operating weight | 5.550 - 5.835 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 50 kW / 68 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,00 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping Load | 3.885 - 4.430 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 1,00 - 2,00 m³ |
| Operating weight | 6.390 - 6.660 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 54 kW / 73 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,00 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 4.075 - 5.750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 1,40 - 3,50 m³ |
| Operating weight | 8.860 - 9.985 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 76 kW / 103 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 0,50 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 5.025 - 6.550 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 1,50 - 4,00 m³ |
| Operating weight | 9.190 - 10.445 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 76 kW / 103 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 0,50 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 7.520 - 8.800 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 1,80 - 2,30 m³ |
| Operating weight | 11.770 - 12.370 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 100 kW / 136 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,70 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or Parallel linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 9.000- 10.200 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 2,30 - 2,80 m³ |
| Operating weight | 13.500 - 14.000 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 120 kW / 163 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,70 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or Parallel linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 9.800 - 11.000 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 2,50 - 3,10 m³ |
| Operating weight | 14.200 - 14.500 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 138 kW / 188 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,70 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or Parallel Linkage |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 12.000 - 12.200 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 3,20 - 3,60 m³ |
| Operating weight | 17.700 - 17.800 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 140 kW / 190 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,65 - 1,85 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping Load | 13.500 - 13.700 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 3,60 - 4,00 m³ |
| Operating weight | 18.400 - 18.500 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 165 kW / 224 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,65 - 1,85 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping Load | 15.650 - 15.900 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 4,20 - 4,70 m³ |
| Operating weight | 23.900 - 24.000 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 200 kW / 272 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,60 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 17.400 - 17.600 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 4,70 - 5,20 m³ |
| Operating weight | 25.700 - 25.800 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 215 kW / 292 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,60 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 18.700- 19.500 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 5,20 - 5,70 m³ |
| Operating weight | 27.650 - 28.800 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 230 kW / 313 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,60 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
| Tipping load | 20.300- 22.500 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 5,50 - 8,50 m³ |
| Operating weight | 32.600 - 33.700 kg |
| Rated output ISO 14396 | 260 kW / 354 PS |
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| Specific bulk weight of material | 1,00 - 1,80 t/m³ |
| Linkage | Z-bar or industrial lift arm |
| Emission stage | V |
For decades, Liebherr has been delivering impressive, innovative wheel loaders and setting milestones in wheel loader technology, particularly in the area of drive technology. In 1954, the first Liebherr wheel loader was designed and built in Kirchdorf. This laid the foundation for the production of the current Liebherr wheel loaders. Over the years, Liebherr designers have continued to develop the wheel loaders with a great deal of know-how and technological foresight. Liebherr has now been producing wheel loaders for a wide range of applications for decades. Liebherr places great importance on the performance, economy, reliability, comfort and ease of maintenance of its wheel loaders.
It is hard to believe that the photos of the first Liebherr wheel loader are over 70 years old. The “Elephant”, as the very first wheel loader was named, marks the beginning of the Liebherr wheel loaders in the 1950s.
The 1960s then saw the arrival of the LSL 1500 bucket loader. With a 2.0 m³ bucket, 10,300 kg operating mass and 79 kW/108 hp with a torque converter, the wheel loader was an innovation at its time.
In 1974, at Liebherr-France in Colmar, two type L 531 test machines were built. Liebherr developed a completely new wheel loader prototype with the L 531. The L 531 was slightly heavier at 11,000 kg and, at 87 kW/118 hp, had more power than the LSL 1500, the bucket capacity of 2.0 m³ was the same.
At the end of the 1980s, the entire wheel loader range was first manufactured from the production halls in Bischofshofen near Salzburg (Austria). In 1989, the series already consisted of seven different models from the smallest - the L 506 with a total operating mass of 4.5 tonnes and 0.7 m³ of bucket capacity - through the types L 508, L 510, L 521, L 531, L 541, to the L 551, a 3.5 m³ wheel loader with a total operating mass of 20 tonnes. The smaller machines were operated purely hydrostatically, and the larger machines were also equipped with two-stage and three-stage powershift transmissions.
In 1992, Liebherr presented a completely new wheel loader model at Bauma: the L 522. With this new model, the Liebherr designers accomplished a visual and technical milestone. The L 522 was the world's first wheel loader with plastic cladding. What was initially derided, three years later became an integral component, even with the competition.
In 1994, the Liebherr designers introduced the stereo loader concept for smaller machines. The concept's main features are the combination of articulated steering and a steering axle at the rear and the combination of an articulated pendulum joint and an oscillating axle, resulting in exceptional comfort and safety. As a result, they have the advantage over conventional machines in that have either articulated steering or all-wheel steering and are still very popular with Liebherr customers.
At Bauma 1998, the Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen showcased the L 580, which made a name for itself due to its low fuel consumption. “Up to eight litres less consumption per operating hour!”, was the promise of the largest Liebherr wheel loader at the time, the L 580. The computer-controlled powershift transmission along with the optimisation of shifting behaviour and drive train were responsible for the diesel saving and earned the L 580 and its wheel loader collection the nickname “Diesel piggybank”.
Liebherr set new standards at the Bauma 2007 with the world première of the L 586 emission stage IIIA, the largest hydrostatically driven wheel loader in the world. Liebherr proved that a hydrostatic travel drive can efficiently and powerfully drive even a fully loaded colossus like the L 586. The standard version of the first L 586 weighed almost 32 tonnes. “High handling capacity of up to 25 per cent less fuel consumption” characterised the world’s largest hydrostatically driven wheel loader.
The introduction of the compact loaders at Bauma 2013 further expanded the wheel loader range. The practical Liebherr compact loader was born. With two models, the L 506 and L 508 Compact, Liebherr positioned itself in 2013 in the compact wheel loader segment. The compact loaders combine performance with safety and at the same time are flexible in use. With the 50 kW L 508, Liebherr offers the only compact loader with such a small height in this line class and is therefore unrivalled.
XPower is an innovative machine concept that combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With their powerful travel drive, which is installed in all XPower models, the wheel loaders operate efficiently and highly effectively in all areas of application.
At Bauma 2019, Liebherr presented its wide range of assistance systems that support operators in their daily work. Examples include active personnel detection at the rear, the new joystick steering and the integrated tyre pressure monitoring system.
