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Published dimensions and weight

Michigan L480B

The Michigan L480B is a wheel loader of about 81.3 t, built around the VTA-28C engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight179180 lb81274.7 kg
03Selected published values47
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 15.5 ft / 4724 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 12.56 yd3 / 9.6 m3
  • Bucket Capacity - Struck: 10.57 yd3 / 8.08 m3
  • Bucket Width: 14.36 ft / 4374 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Michigan L480B include published bucket capacity of 12.56 yd3 / 9.6 m3, published breakout force of 142000 lb / 631.6 kN, published operating weight of 179180 lb / 81274.7 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 (15.5 ft / 4724 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (12.56 yd3 / 9.6 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (10.57 yd3 / 8.08 m3) 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 Raise15.5 ft4724 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped12.56 yd39.6 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck10.57 yd38.08 m3
Bucket Width14.36 ft4374 mm
Breakout Force142000 lb631.6 kN
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.92 ft584 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground42.42 ft12929 mm
Width Over Tires13.51 ft4115 mm
Height To Top Of Cab16.01 ft4877 mm
Wheelbase15.17 ft4623 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height20.59 ft6274 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump6.09 ft1854 mm
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders1212
Engine Make23472347
Engine ModelVTA-28CVTA-28C
Net Power620 hp462.4 kw
Gross Power725 hp540.7 kw
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Max Torque2363 lb ft3203.8 Nm
Displacement1710 cu in28.1 L
Torque Measured @1300 rpm1300 rpm
Aspirationturbo + aftercooledturbo + aftercooled
04

Operational

Operating Weight179180 lb81274.7 kg
Fuel Capacity376 gal1423 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity248.1 gal939 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity27 gal102 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity78 gal295 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity56.1 gal212 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity30.6 gal115.5 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity30.6 gal115.5 L
Static Tipping Weight108220 lb49087.8 kg
Turning Radius34.1 ft10388.5 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation20 degrees20 degrees
Tire Size41.25/70-39 (34PR) L-541.25/70-39 (34PR) L-5
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeClark 8422 H-206 countershaft type powershiftClark 8422 H-206 countershaft type powershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward19.9 mph32 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse19.9 mph32 km/h
06

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting2825 psi19477.7 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity253 gal/min957.8 L/min
Raise Time11.4 sec11.4 sec
Dump Time4 sec4 sec
Lower Time5.8 sec5.8 sec
Pump Typethree gear typethree gear type
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