John Deere Construction wl56 Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

The John Deere Construction wl56 Wheel Loader (2022-2026) is characterised by typical engine power at 215 hp (160 kW) and below-average weight at 37,000 lb (16.8 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 37,000 lb (16.8 t)Engine power: 215 hp (160 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.84 yd³ (3.7 m³)
37,000 lb (16.8 t)Weight
215 hp (160 kW)Engine power
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Bucket capacity
4.84 yd³ (3.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.66 yd³ (2.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
676 lb-ft (917 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

215 hp (160 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

37,000 lb (16.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Average

676 lb-ft (917 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.72 ft (2.96 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity4.84 yd³ (3.7 m³)
Bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.66 yd³ (2.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22 ft (6.69 m)
Maximum discharge height14.8 ft (4.5 m)
Bucket width9.72 ft (2.96 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.4 ft (8.67 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Transport width9.72 ft (2.96 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere Construction
Model wl56
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power215 hp (160 kW)
Maximum torque676 lb-ft (917 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.72 ft (2.96 m)
Maximum discharge height14.8 ft (4.5 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Transport length28.4 ft (8.67 m)
Transport width9.72 ft (2.96 m)
Outside turning radius22 ft (6.69 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity4.84 yd³ (3.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.66 yd³ (2.8 m³)
Weight37,000 lb (16.8 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.8 US gal (6.8 L)
Emission levelEU Stage II
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typePowerTech 6068H
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres45800

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo