The Liebherr L 538 Z Wheel Loader (2007-2013) combines low engine power at 141 hp (105 kW) with low weight at 28,219 lb (12.8 t). It also has bucket capacity of 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2007-2013
Weight: 28,219 lb (12.8 t)Engine power: 141 hp (105 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
28,219 lb (12.8 t)Weight
141 hp (105 kW)Engine power
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
32,597 lbf (145 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
141 hp (105 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
28,219 lb (12.8 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
Below average
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Below average
32,597 lbf (145 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is 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
8.2 ft (2.5 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 538 Z |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2007-2013 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power141 hp (105 kW)
Lifting Force32,597 lbf (145 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length24 ft (7.31 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Outside turning radius19 ft (5.8 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Weight28,219 lb (12.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.69 US gal (6.4 L)
Emission levelIIIA
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD934 SA 6
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeKL
