# 2018 Liebherr L538 for Sale in Maltby, Gbr

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/liebherr/wheel-loaders/l538/id/88858812>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 88858812
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Liebherr
- **Model:** L538
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 13210
- **Serial number:** VATZ1559TZB048691
- **Location:** Maltby, Gbr
- **Auction starts:** 2026-08-12

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Autoshift, Requires AdBlue, Manual Quick Coupler, 2450 mm Roll-Out Bucket, Auto Lube, Solid Tires, Ulrich Bucket Closing Time: 2026-08-12 10:08:00 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 25180 lbs (11421.47 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 3 cu yd (2.29 cu m)
- **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 - Top of Cab:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 12.9 ft (3.93 m)
- **Length with Bucket on Ground:** 24 ft (7.32 m)
- **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 3.7 ft (1.13 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 9.9 ft (3.02 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 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 seconds
- **Lower Time:** 4 seconds
- **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 seconds
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 4351.2 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **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 volts
- **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 applications in construction, aggregate, and industrial environments. It is part of Liebherr's L 538 series and is commonly used for stockpile work, truck loading, earthmoving, and general-purpose material transport. The machine is typically equipped with a front-mounted loader arm, bucket attachment, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to continuous duty cycles. The L538 is recognized for its balance of lifting performance, maneuverability, and operator visibility. It is used in quarry, recycling, municipal, and infrastructure operations where a medium-size wheel loader is required.

## Photos

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