Among the key figures for the Liebherr L 506 Wheel Loader (1989-2002) are low engine power at 51 hp (38 kW) and low weight at 9,480 lb (4.3 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1989-2002
Weight: 9,480 lb (4.3 t)Engine power: 51 hp (38 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Travel speed: 12.4 mph (20 km/h)
9,480 lb (4.3 t)Weight
51 hp (38 kW)Engine power
0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
114 lb-ft (154 Nm)Maximum torque
5.74 ft (1.75 m)Transport width
5.91 ft (1.8 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
51 hp (38 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
9,480 lb (4.3 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
0.92 yd³ (0.7 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
Low
12.4 mph (20 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 well below the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Low
114 lb-ft (154 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
Low
5.74 ft (1.75 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 well below 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 506 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1989-2002 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power51 hp (38 kW)
Maximum torque114 lb-ft (154 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,600 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width5.91 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum discharge height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport height8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Transport length16.4 ft (5 m)
Transport width5.74 ft (1.75 m)
Outside turning radius13.4 ft (4.09 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Weight9,480 lb (4.3 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke91×105 mm
Displacement0.72 US gal (2.73 L)
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeF4L1011
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres12.5-18
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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