Liebherr L 521 Wheel Loader Specs (1988-1998)

The Liebherr L 521 Wheel Loader (1988-1998) stands out for low engine power at 111 hp (82.4 kW), while low weight comes in at 22,046 lb (10 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1988-1998

Weight: 22,046 lb (10 t)Engine power: 111 hp (82.4 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Travel speed: 22.4 mph (36 km/h)
22,046 lb (10 t)Weight
111 hp (82.4 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Bucket capacity
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
NoAir conditioning
NoDiesel particulate filter
NoHydraulic quick hitch
NoMechanical quick hitch
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

111 hp (82.4 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

22,046 lb (10 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Low

1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

22.4 mph (36 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 close to the typical figure.

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 Liebherr
Model L 521
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1988-1998
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power111 hp (82.4 kW)
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Weight22,046 lb (10 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo