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Published dimensions and weight

Liebherr L556

The Liebherr L556 is a 17.9 t-class wheel loader with a 188 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight39460 lb17898.8 kg
03Selected published values51
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.4 ft / 2865.12 mm
  • Arm Length: 8.6 ft / 2621.29 mm
  • Breakout Force: 33719.1 lb / 149.99 kN
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.7 yd3 / 3.6 m3
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Liebherr L556 include published bucket capacity of 4.7 yd3 / 3.6 m3, published breakout force of 33719.1 lb / 149.99 kN, published operating weight of 39460 lb / 17898.8 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.4 ft / 2865.12 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Arm Length” field (8.6 ft / 2621.29 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (33719.1 lb / 149.99 kN) 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.

01

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise9.4 ft2865.12 mm
Arm Length8.6 ft2621.29 mm
Breakout Force33719.1 lb149.99 kN
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.7 yd33.6 m3
Bucket Width8.1 ft2468.88 mm
Digging Depth3 ft914.4 mm
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.7 ft518.16 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground27.2 ft8290.56 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11 ft3352.8 mm
Wheelbase10.1 ft3078.48 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height12.1 ft3688.08 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump3.1 ft944.88 mm
03

Electrical System

Alternator28/100 (V/A)28/100 (V/A)
Voltage24 V V24 V V
Starter24/10.5 (V/HP)24/10.5 (V/HP)
Battery2 x 140 Ah2 x 140 Ah
04

Engine

Fuel InjectionElectronic Common Rail high-pressure injectionElectronic Common Rail high-pressure injection
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine ModelD934 A7D934 A7
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 Power188 hp140.2 kw
Power Measured @1500 rpm1500 rpm
Max Torque632 lb ft632 lb ft
Displacement428 cu in7.1 L
Torque Measured @1500 rpm1500 rpm
AspirationWater-cooled with exhaust turbo charging, externally cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filterWater-cooled with exhaust turbo charging, externally cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter
Bore4.8 in122 mm
Stroke6 in150.2 mm
05

Operational

Operating Weight39460 lb17898.8 kg
Fuel Capacity79 gal299.1 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity64.7 gal245 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity10.6 gal40.2 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity11.1 gal42.1 L
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity35.7 gal135.2 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity3 gal11.4 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.2 gal34.9 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.2 gal34.9 L
Static Tipping Weight29870 lb13548.9 kg
Turning Radius21.3 ft6492.3 mm
Tire Size23.5R25 L323.5R25 L3
06

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward24.9 mph40.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse24.9 mph40.1 km/h
07

Hydraulic System

Max Operating Pressure5221 psi5221 psi
Relief Valve Setting4351.2 psi30000 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity62 gal/min234.7 L/min
Raise Time5.5 sec5.5 sec
Dump Time2.3 sec2.3 sec
Lower Time2.7 sec2.7 sec
Pump Type“Load-sensing” variable axial piston pump with output and flow control, and pressure cut-off in the control block“Load-sensing” variable axial piston pump with output and flow control, and pressure cut-off in the control block
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