Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Liebherr ➔ Model : L556 ➔
The Liebherr L 556 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, quarrying, aggregate, recycling, and industrial site operations. The L 556 is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader arm with a bucket or other attachments. Its design emphasizes maneuverability, operator visibility, and efficient cycle performance in confined or high-volume work environments. The model is used for loading trucks, moving bulk materials, and supporting continuous site operations.
Bucket
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Arm Length
8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Breakout Force
33,719.10 lbs (15,294.75 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
4.7 cu yd
Bucket Width
8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Digging Depth
3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Dimensions
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Length
28.17 ft (8.59 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Weight
40,785.00 lbs (18,499.79 kg)
Wheelbase
10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Width
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Electrical System
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Electrical System specifications
Alternator
28/100 (V/A)
Battery
2 x 140 Ah
Starter
24/10.5 (V/HP)
Voltage
24 V V
Engine
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air Cleaner
Dry air filter with main and safety element, pre-cleaner, service indicator on the display
Aspiration
Water-cooled with exhaust turbo charging, externally cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter
Bore
4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Displacement
428.00 cu in (7,013.68 cu cm)
Engine Model
D934 A7
Fuel Injection
Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection
Gross Power
188.00 hp (140.19 kw)
Max Torque
632.00 lbs ft (856.87 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
1500 rpm
Stroke
6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Torque Measured @
1500 rpm
Hydraulic System
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
2.3 sec
Lower Time
2.7 sec
Max Operating Pressure
5221 psi
Pump Flow Capacity
62.00 gpm (234.67 lpm)
Pump Type
“Load-sensing” variable axial piston pump with output and flow control, and pressure cut-off in the control block
Raise Time
5.5 sec
Relief Valve Setting
4351.2 psi
Operational
Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
9.20 gal (34.82 l)
Fuel Capacity
79.00 gal (299.02 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
64.70 gal (244.89 l)
Operating Weight
39,460.00 lbs (17,898.78 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
9.20 gal (34.82 l)
Static Tipping Weight
29,870.00 lbs (13,548.82 kg)
Tire Size
23.5R25 L3
Transmission Fluid Capacity
3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Turning Radius
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Transmission
Liebherr L556 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
