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Michigan L480B Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Michigan ➔
Model: L480B ➔

Bucket

Breakout Force	142,000.00 lbs (64,410.20 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

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

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

Dump Time	4 seconds
Lower Time	5.8 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	253.00 gpm (957.61 lpm)
Pump Type	three gear type
Raise Time	11.4 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	2825 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	78.00 gal (295.23 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	27.00 gal (102.20 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	30.60 gal (115.82 l)
Fuel Capacity	376.00 gal (1,423.16 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	248.10 gal (939.06 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	179,180.00 lbs (81,274.78 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	30.60 gal (115.82 l)
Static Tipping Weight	108,220.00 lbs (49,087.83 kg)
Tire Size	41.25/70-39 (34PR) L-5
Transmission Fluid Capacity	56.10 gal (212.34 l)
Turning Radius	34.10 ft (10.39 m)

Transmission

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-206 countershaft type powershift

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