The Liebherr L 521 Wheel Loader (1988-1998) stands out for low engine power at 111 hp (82.4 kW), while low weight comes in at 22,046 lb (10 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1988-1998
Weight: 22,046 lb (10 t)Engine power: 111 hp (82.4 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Travel speed: 22.4 mph (36 km/h)
22,046 lb (10 t)Weight
111 hp (82.4 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Bucket capacity
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
NoAir conditioning
NoDiesel particulate filter
NoHydraulic quick hitch
NoMechanical quick hitch
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
111 hp (82.4 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
22,046 lb (10 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
1.96 yd³ (1.5 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
Average
22.4 mph (36 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 close to the typical figure.
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 521 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1988-1998 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power111 hp (82.4 kW)
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Weight22,046 lb (10 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

