Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Specs

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-size wheel loader range and is commonly used in construction, quarrying, aggregate handling, recycling, and industrial site operations. The machine is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader arm with a bucket or other attachments. The L 556 is known for balanced lifting performance, operator visibility, and efficient cycle times. Specifications can vary by production year and configuration, including bucket capacity, operating weight, engine output, and tire size.

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	4.70 cu yd (3.59 cu m)
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 - Top of Cab	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Wheelbase	10.10 ft (3.08 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

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 seconds
Lower Time	2.7 seconds
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 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	4351.2 psi

Operating Specifications

Liebherr L556 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications 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

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