The Liebherr L 566 2 2 Wheel Loader (2006-2026) brings together above-average engine power at 255 hp (190 kW) and above-average weight at 49,604 lb (22.5 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2026
Weight: 49,604 lb (22.5 t)Engine power: 255 hp (190 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Lifting Force: 59,350 lbf (264 kN)
49,604 lb (22.5 t)Weight
255 hp (190 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Bucket capacity
59,350 lbf (264 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm)Maximum torque
9.84 ft (3 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
255 hp (190 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
Above average
49,604 lb (22.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is above 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.
Lifting Force
High
59,350 lbf (264 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well above 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
Above average
885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
|---|---|
| Model | L 566 2 2 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power255 hp (190 kW)
Lifting Force59,350 lbf (264 kN)
Maximum torque885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.84 ft (3 m)
Maximum discharge height19.6 ft (5.96 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport length30.7 ft (9.37 m)
Transport width9.84 ft (3 m)
Outside turning radius23.3 ft (7.11 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight49,604 lb (22.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke122×150 mm
Displacement2.78 US gal (10.5 L)
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD936L A6
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
