- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9 ft / 2743.2 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 3 yd3 / 2.3 m3
- Bucket Width: 8.2 ft / 2499.36 mm
- Breakout Force: 25180 lb / 112.01 kN
Published dimensions and weight
Liebherr L538
The Liebherr L538 pairs the 4045HFL93 engine (154 hp) with an operating weight near 12.3 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight27028.7 lb12260 kg
03Selected published values47
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Liebherr L538 include published bucket capacity of 3 yd3 / 2.3 m3, published breakout force of 25180 lb / 112.01 kN, published operating weight of 27028.7 lb / 12260 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9 ft / 2743.2 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (3 yd3 / 2.3 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (8.2 ft / 2499.36 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise9 ft2743.2 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped3 yd32.3 m3
Bucket Width8.2 ft2499.36 mm
Breakout Force25180 lb112.01 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.7 ft518.16 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground24 ft7315.2 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.8 ft3291.84 mm
Wheelbase9.9 ft3017.52 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height12.9 ft3931.92 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump3.7 ft1127.76 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22452245
Engine Model4045HFL934045HFL93
Air CleanerDry air filter with main and safety element, pre-cleaner, service indicator on the displayDry air filter with main and safety element, pre-cleaner, service indicator on the display
Gross Power154 hp114.9 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Max Torque454 lb ft454 lb ft
Displacement275 cu in4.6 L
Torque Measured @1600 rpm1600 rpm
AspirationInline engine, water-cooled exhaust-turbo charged with intercoolerInline engine, water-cooled exhaust-turbo charged with intercooler
Bore4.2 in106.7 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Operational
Operating Weight27028.7 lb12260 kg
Fuel Capacity54.2 gal205.2 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity47.6 gal180.2 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity5.4 gal20.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10 gal37.9 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity1 gal3.8 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16.3 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity4 gal15.2 L
Static Tipping Weight22399 lb10160 kg
Turning Radius20.1 ft6126.5 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps55 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation12 degrees12 degrees
Tire Size20.5R25 L320.5R25 L3
Transmission
Transmission TypeStepless hydrostatic travel driveStepless hydrostatic travel drive
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward24.9 mph40.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse24.9 mph40.1 km/h
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting4351.2 psi30000 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity45 gal/min170.4 L/min
Raise Time5.3 sec5.3 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec1.6 sec
Lower Time4 sec4 sec
Pump TypeLoad-Sensing vaiable axial piston pump with output control and pressure cutoffLoad-Sensing vaiable axial piston pump with output control and pressure cutoff
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