Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Liebherr ➔
Model: L538 ➔

The Liebherr L538 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications in construction, aggregate, and industrial environments. It is part of Liebherr's L 538 series and is commonly used for stockpile work, truck loading, earthmoving, and general-purpose material transport. The machine is typically equipped with a front-mounted loader arm, bucket attachment, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to continuous duty cycles. The L538 is recognized for its balance of lifting performance, maneuverability, and operator visibility. It is used in quarry, recycling, municipal, and infrastructure operations where a medium-size wheel loader is required.

Bucket

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	25,180.00 lbs (11,421.47 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.00 cu yd (2.29 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Dimensions

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Wheelbase	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air cleaner	Dry air filter with main and safety element pre-cleaner service indicator on the display
Aspiration	Inline engine water-cooled exhaust-turbo charged with intercooler
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	275.00 cu in (4,506.45 cu cm)
Engine Model	4045HFL93
Gross Power	154.00 hp (114.84 kw)
Max Torque	454.00 lbs ft (615.53 nm)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	45.00 gpm (170.33 lpm)
Pump Type	Load-Sensing vaiable axial piston pump with output control and pressure cutoff
Raise Time	5.3 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	4351.2 psi

Operating Specifications

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.40 gal (20.44 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	54.20 gal (205.15 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	47.60 gal (180.17 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	27,028.70 lbs (12,260.03 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	12 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Static Tipping Weight	22,399.00 lbs (10,160.03 kg)
Tire Size	20.5R25 L3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.00 gal (3.79 l)
Turning Radius	20.10 ft (6.13 m)

Transmission

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Stepless hydrostatic travel drive

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