Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Michigan ➔
Model: L480 ➔

Bucket

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	142,000.00 lbs (64,399.10 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	12.60 cu yd (9.63 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	10.60 cu yd (8.10 cu m)
Bucket Width	14.40 ft (4.39 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	15.50 ft (4.72 m)

Dimensions

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Height - Top of Cab	16.10 ft (4.91 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	42.50 ft (12.95 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Wheelbase	15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Width Over Tires	13.60 ft (4.15 m)

Engine

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbo + aftercooled
Displacement	1,710.00 cu in (28,021.94 cu cm)
Engine Model	VTA-28C
Gross Power	725.00 hp (540.64 kw)
Net Power	620.00 hp (462.34 kw)
Number of Cylinders	12
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1300 rpm

Hydraulic System

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	4 seconds
Lower Time	5.8 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	241.00 gpm (912.19 lpm)
Pump Type	three gear type
Raise Time	11.4 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	2825 psi

Operating Specifications

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	16.20 gal (61.32 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	99.40 gal (376.23 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	65.60 gal (248.30 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	177,280.00 lbs (80,399.10 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Static Tipping Weight	109,560.00 lbs (49,687.08 kg)
Tire Size	41.25/70-39 (34PR) L-5
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.80 gal (33.31 l)
Turning Radius	34.10 ft (10.39 m)

Transmission

Michigan L480 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	19.90 mph (32.03 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19.90 mph (32.03 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Clark 8422 H-204 countershaft type powershift

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