In specification terms, the Liebherr L 551 Wheel Loader (1987-1994) shows above-average engine power at 232 hp (173 kW) alongside typical weight at 46,518 lb (21.1 t). Its published bucket capacity is 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-1994
Weight: 46,518 lb (21.1 t)Engine power: 232 hp (173 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
46,518 lb (21.1 t)Weight
232 hp (173 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Bucket capacity
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
9.84 ft (3 m)Transport width
11.4 ft (3.48 m)Transport height
26.5 ft (8.09 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
232 hp (173 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
46,518 lb (21.1 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
9.84 ft (3 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.
Transport height
Average
11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
26.5 ft (8.09 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
|---|---|
| Model | L 551 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1994 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power232 hp (173 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Transport length26.5 ft (8.09 m)
Transport width9.84 ft (3 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight46,518 lb (21.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD 916 TI
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeKL
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