Liebherr L 508 compact Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

The Liebherr L 508 compact Wheel Loader (2022-2026) stands out for low engine power at 63.7 hp (47.5 kW), while low weight comes in at 12,566 lb (5.7 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 12,566 lb (5.7 t)Engine power: 63.7 hp (47.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
12,566 lb (5.7 t)Weight
63.7 hp (47.5 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
1,690 rpmEngine speed at max torque
194 lb-ft (263 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

63.7 hp (47.5 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

12,566 lb (5.7 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

1.31 yd³ (1 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

194 lb-ft (263 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

Below average

6.89 ft (2.1 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.5 m)
Maximum discharge height8.61 ft (2.62 m)
Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18 ft (5.5 m)
Transport height8.63 ft (2.63 m)
Transport width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Liebherr
Model L 508 compact
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power63.7 hp (47.5 kW)
Maximum torque194 lb-ft (263 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,690 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Maximum discharge height8.61 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height8.63 ft (2.63 m)
Transport length18 ft (5.5 m)
Transport width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Weight12,566 lb (5.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke86×90 mm
Displacement0.55 US gal (2.09 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNV86CHT
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres400/70 R18

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeKL