Liebherr L 556 2 2 Wheel Loader Specs (2006-2026)

Key specifications for the Liebherr L 556 2 2 Wheel Loader (2006-2026) include below-average engine power at 188 hp (140 kW) together with below-average weight at 38,074 lb (17.3 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2006-2026

Weight: 38,074 lb (17.3 t)Engine power: 188 hp (140 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Lifting Force: 41,590 lbf (185 kN)
38,074 lb (17.3 t)Weight
188 hp (140 kW)Engine power
4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Bucket capacity
41,590 lbf (185 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
664 lb-ft (900 Nm)Maximum torque
8.86 ft (2.7 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

188 hp (140 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

38,074 lb (17.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Above average

4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Above average

41,590 lbf (185 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is above 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.

Maximum torque

Below average

664 lb-ft (900 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.2 ft (6.47 m)
Maximum discharge height18 ft (5.48 m)
Bucket width8.86 ft (2.7 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.6 ft (8.72 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.37 m)
Transport width8.86 ft (2.7 m)
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 556 2 2
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2006-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power188 hp (140 kW)
Lifting Force41,590 lbf (185 kN)
Maximum torque664 lb-ft (900 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Maximum discharge height18 ft (5.48 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.37 m)
Transport length28.6 ft (8.72 m)
Transport width8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Outside turning radius21.2 ft (6.47 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Weight38,074 lb (17.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke122×150 mm
Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD934L A6
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL