Liebherr L 526 Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

For the Liebherr L 526 Wheel Loader (2022-2026), low engine power at 156 hp (116 kW) is paired with low weight at 29,035 lb (13.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 29,035 lb (13.2 t)Engine power: 156 hp (116 kW)Bucket capacity: 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
29,035 lb (13.2 t)Weight
156 hp (116 kW)Engine power
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Bucket capacity
7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.27 ft (2.52 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

156 hp (116 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

29,035 lb (13.2 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

2.88 yd³ (2.2 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

24.9 mph (40 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

Average

8.27 ft (2.52 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.7 ft (3.25 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Bucket capacity2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.95 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Bucket width8.27 ft (2.52 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.5 ft (7.48 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport width8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Liebherr
Model L 526
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power156 hp (116 kW)
Maximum torque667/1600 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length24.5 ft (7.48 m)
Transport width8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.95 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Weight29,035 lb (13.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke106×127 mm
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type4045CB551
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeKL