Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Liebherr ➔ Model : L538 ➔
The Liebherr L538 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Liebherr's medium wheel loader range and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, recycling, agriculture, and industrial site operations. The L538 typically features a hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader arm with a standard bucket or optional attachments. Liebherr wheel loaders are known for operator visibility, fuel-efficient operation, and compatibility with a range of work tools. The L538 is used for loading trucks, moving bulk materials, and supporting continuous-duty site work in demanding environments.
Bucket
Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
25,180.00 lbs (11,421.47 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
3 cu yd
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
10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Length
25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Weight
27,028.00 lbs (12,259.71 kg)
Wheelbase
9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Width
8.00 ft (2.44 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 Make
2245
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 sec
Lower Time
4 sec
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 sec
Relief Valve Setting
4351.2 psi
Operational
Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader Operational 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 V
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
