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.
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 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

