Among the key figures for the Liebherr L 509 tele Wheel Loader (2020-2026) are low engine power at 72.4 hp (54 kW) and low weight at 15,432 lb (7 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2020-2026
Weight: 15,432 lb (7 t)Engine power: 72.4 hp (54 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
15,432 lb (7 t)Weight
72.4 hp (54 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.22 ft (2.2 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
72.4 hp (54 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
15,432 lb (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
1.18 yd³ (0.9 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
Above average
23.6 mph (38 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.
Transport width
Below average
7.22 ft (2.2 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.
Transport height
Below average
9.15 ft (2.79 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 below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
|---|---|
| Model | L 509 tele |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power72.4 hp (54 kW)
Maximum torque280/1800 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Maximum discharge height14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Transport height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Transport length19.1 ft (5.83 m)
Transport width7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.22 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight15,432 lb (7 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke98×110 mm
Displacement0.88 US gal (3.32 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNV98CT
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres400/70 R20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicYes
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeSL
