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Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Liebherr ➔
Model: L538 ➔

The Liebherr L538 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications in construction, aggregates, waste, and industrial operations. It is part of Liebherr's L 538 series and is commonly used for stockpile work, truck loading, and general earthmoving tasks. The machine typically features a hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader arm with a standard bucket or other attachments. The L538 is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and maneuverability in confined work areas. It is used in municipal, quarry, recycling, and infrastructure environments where reliable loading capacity and efficient cycle times are required.

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Bucket

Breakout Force	25,180 lbs (11,421 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Bucket Width	8 ft (2 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	24 ft (7 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase	10 ft (3 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 in (11 cm)
Displacement	275 cu in (4,506 cu cm)
Engine Model	4045HFL93
Gross Power	154 hp (115 kw)
Max Torque	454 lbs ft (616 nm)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	45 gpm (170 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 (38 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4 gal (16 l)
Fuel Capacity	54 gal (205 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	48 gal (180 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	27,029 lbs (12,260 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	12 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	4 gal (15 l)
Static Tipping Weight	22,399 lbs (10,160 kg)
Tire Size	20.5R25 L3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	1 gal (4 l)
Turning Radius	20 ft (6 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	25 mph (40 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	25 mph (40 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Stepless hydrostatic travel drive

Liebherr L538s currently for sale

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