Liebherr L 509 tele Wheel Loader Specs (2020-2026)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Maximum discharge height14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.22 m)
Bucket width7.22 ft (2.2 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.1 ft (5.83 m)
Transport height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Transport width7.22 ft (2.2 m)
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