Key specifications for the Liebherr L 538 Wheel Loader (2022-2026) include below-average engine power at 173 hp (129 kW) together with low weight at 32,011 lb (14.5 t). It also has bucket capacity of 3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2022-2026
Weight: 32,011 lb (14.5 t)Engine power: 173 hp (129 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 8.5 yd³ (6.5 m³)
32,011 lb (14.5 t)Weight
173 hp (129 kW)Engine power
3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)Bucket capacity
8.5 yd³ (6.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
492 lb-ft (667 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
173 hp (129 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
32,011 lb (14.5 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
Below average
3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is below 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
Low
492 lb-ft (667 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.92 ft (2.72 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 close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
|---|---|
| Model | L 538 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2022-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power173 hp (129 kW)
Maximum torque492 lb-ft (667 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Maximum discharge height9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length25 ft (7.63 m)
Transport width8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Outside turning radius20.1 ft (6.14 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.4 yd³ (2.6 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity8.5 yd³ (6.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Weight32,011 lb (14.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke106×127 mm
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type4045CB551
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeKL
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