Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Doosan ➔
Model: DL280-5 ➔

The Doosan DL280-5 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and stockpile work in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. It is part of Doosan's DL-5 series and is commonly used for moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials. The machine typically features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic loader arms, and a front-mounted bucket for efficient loading and transport. The DL280-5 is built for productivity, operator visibility, and maneuverability in confined job sites. It is used in earthmoving, roadwork, site preparation, and general material handling operations where a mid-size wheel loader is required.

General Specifications

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	3.7 (2.8) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power	172 (128) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type	Doosan — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height	9.2 (2.8) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight	34,262 (15,541) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Bucket

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	30,349.00 lbs (13,766.09 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.70 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
Bucket Width	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.20 ft (2.80 m)

Dimensions

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Tread width	80.40 in (204.22 cm)
Wheelbase	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Width Over Tires	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air cleaner	Double Element
Alternator	80 amps
Battery	100 AH
Bore	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Displacement	360.10 cu in (5,900.99 cu cm)
Engine Make	Doosan
Engine Model	DL06
Gross Power	172.00 hp (128.26 kw)
Make	Doosan
Max. torque ISO14396	593.00 lbs ft (803.99 nm)
Net Power	172.00 hp (128.26 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Starter	8.00 hp (5.97 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	55.50 gpm (210.07 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.40 gal (31.79 l)
DEF tank capacity	8.40 gal (31.79 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Fuel Capacity	58.70 gal (222.18 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31.80 gal (120.36 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	34,262.00 lbs (15,541.00 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	3.70 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Static Tipping Weight	26,486.00 lbs (12,013.86 kg)
Tire Size	20.5-R25 (L3)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.80 gal (37.09 l)

Transmission

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.10 mph (35.57 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.10 mph (24.30 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Doosan DL280-5 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	34,262.00 lbs (15,541.00 kg)

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