Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Liebherr ➔
Model: L566 XPOWER ➔

The Liebherr L566 XPower is a large wheel loader designed for material handling, quarrying, mining, and heavy-duty construction applications. It is part of Liebherr's XPower wheel loader range, which combines hydrostatic and mechanical drive components for efficient power transmission and traction. The L566 XPower is typically used for loading trucks, stockpiling aggregates, and moving bulk materials in demanding site conditions. It features a robust articulated chassis, high breakout force, and operator-focused controls. Common attachments include general-purpose buckets, high-capacity buckets, and material handling tools. The model is recognized for fuel efficiency, durability, and productivity in continuous loading operations.

Bucket

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Arm length	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Breakout Force	44,959.60 lbs (20,393.36 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	5.50 cu yd (4.20 cu m)
Bucket Width	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Digging depth	4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.60 ft (3.23 m)

Dimensions

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.40 ft (4.39 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	30.10 ft (9.17 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Wheelbase	11.80 ft (3.60 m)

Electrical System

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Electrical System specifications
Alternator	28/180 (V/A)
Battery	2 x 180 Ah
Starter	24/10.5 (V/HP)
Voltage	24 V

Engine

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air cleaner	Dry type filter with main and safety element pre-cleaner service indicator on the Liebherr display
Aspiration	Water-cooled in-line engine with charge-air cooling exhaust after-treatment through Liebherr-SCR technology
Bore	4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Displacement	642.00 cu in (10,520.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	D936 A7
Fuel injection	Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection
Gross Power	272.00 hp (202.83 kw)
Max Torque	1,409.00 lbs ft (1,910.32 nm)
Net Power	268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Torque Measured @	1100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	3.5 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	77.00 gpm (291.45 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 L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	19.30 gal (73.05 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Fuel Capacity	96.00 gal (363.36 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	27.70 gal (104.84 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	50.20 gal (190.01 l)
Operating Weight	52,690.00 lbs (23,899.81 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Static Tipping Weight	35,055.00 lbs (15,900.70 kg)
Tire Size	26.5R25 L3
Turning Radius	24.10 ft (7.35 m)

Transmission

Liebherr L566 XPOWER Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)

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