# 2021 Liebherr L538 for Sale in East Syracuse, NY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 44312136 - **Year:** 2021 - **Manufacturer:** Liebherr - **Model:** L538 - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** VATZ1754HZB064837 - **Stock number:** 157502 - **Location:** East Syracuse, NY ## Description 29,7601LBS OPER WEIGHT | 165HP DEERE | 3.4 YD | COUPLER | AUX HYD | 20.R25 TIRES | RIDE CONTROL ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **horsepower:** 154 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **hours:** 940 - **tiretype:** Radial - **transmissiontype:** Hydrostatic - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **operatingweight:** 28220 - **operatingweightUnit:** pound - **hydraux:** Yes - **quickattach:** Yes - **capacity:** 3.4 - **capacityUnit:** cubic yard - **fronttirepercentremaining:** 100 - **reartirepercentremaining:** 100 - **bucketsize:** 98 - **bucketsizeUnit:** inch - **tipload:** 20945 - **tiploadUnit:** pound - **enginetier:** USA Tier 4 Final - **coupler:** Yes - **bucket:** Yes ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 25180 lbs (11421.47 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 3 cu yd - **Bucket Width:** 8.2 ft (2.5 m) - **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9 ft (2.74 m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.7 ft (0.52 m) - **Height:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m) - **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 12.9 ft (3.93 m) - **Length:** 25 ft (7.62 m) - **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 24 ft (7.32 m) - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 3.7 ft (1.13 m) - **Weight:** 27028 lbs (12257.6 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 9.9 ft (3.02 m) - **Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m) ### Engine - **Air Cleaner:** Dry air filter with main and safety element, pre-cleaner, service indicator on the display - **Aspiration:** Inline engine, water-cooled exhaust-turbo charged with intercooler - **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **Displacement:** 275 cu in (4506.45 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2245 - **Engine Model:** 4045HFL93 - **Gross Power:** 154 hp (114.84 kw) - **Max Torque:** 454 lbs ft (615.53 nm) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Torque Measured @:** 1600 rpm ### Hydraulic System - **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec - **Lower Time:** 4 sec - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 45 gpm (170.33 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Load-Sensing vaiable axial piston pump with output control and pressure cutoff - **Raise Time:** 5.3 sec - **Relief Valve Setting:** 4351.2 psi ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 55 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l) - **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 5.4 gal (20.44 l) - **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4.3 gal (16.28 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 54.2 gal (205.15 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 47.6 gal (180.17 l) - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 27028.7 lbs (12260.03 kg) - **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 12 degrees - **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 22399 lbs (10160.03 kg) - **Tire Size:** 20.5R25 L3 - **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 1 gal (3.79 l) - **Turning Radius:** 20.1 ft (6.13 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 24.9 mph (40.07 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 24.9 mph (40.07 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Transmission Type:** Stepless hydrostatic travel drive ## About this model The Liebherr L538 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support in construction, quarry, agriculture, and industrial applications. It is part of Liebherr's mid-size wheel loader range and is commonly used for stockpile work, truck loading, and general earthmoving tasks. The L538 typically features a hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a loader arm system optimized for efficient cycle times and precise control. Depending on configuration, it can be equipped with a range of buckets and attachments. The model is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and suitability for continuous-duty loading operations. ## Photos ![2021 Liebherr L538](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244928&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=W3THCSSCytxc%2f69DtPmSS8aWka9OtUCE) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244942&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=W3THCSSCyty9G0R7IOzw%2b16LM47hmrhs) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244365&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=be08Nd0162TFicq7NO2%2be2gANY4f2pI%2f) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244379&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=be08Nd0162RTEUY0Vo7VUvvJ2jxfxbGI) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244426&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=yQF7iP5QgH807Ck1NmEnubIBmS5Kv7tw) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244507&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=xpeT75q1yu2JnYNZ2FRSQrhb5pLfiABh) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244972&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=W3THCSSCytxS1ozNz3SDu%2fwWJUIptzzn) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244600&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=seY3Euo3%2bbv%2fDoBEh0W3fgufym3DoLIm) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244666&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=seY3Euo3%2bbtowa8vjHg5dRXEDJb4OwOo) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244736&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=ko7kZAY0G9tYNclV7U%2bvYcUaxpTFk1H%2b) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 11](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244806&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=TtI1hWqVvqGK2xn62PTxMQfPkiRuNXdA) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 12](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244862&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=TtI1hWqVvqHLrgQjdtarW6SqP44gWoLF) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 13](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244906&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=W3THCSSCytzCAJjaLrRP6HT2jhiX7Y6z) ![2021 Liebherr L538 photo 14](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9013244983&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=W3THCSSCytyMUZAjQuTnsHhEda%2fKLeX1)