The Liebherr L 556 Wheel Loader (2012-2015) brings together below-average engine power at 188 hp (140 kW) and below-average weight at 39,463 lb (17.9 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2012-2015
Weight: 39,463 lb (17.9 t)Engine power: 188 hp (140 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
39,463 lb (17.9 t)Weight
188 hp (140 kW)Engine power
4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Bucket capacity
4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.86 ft (2.7 m)Transport width
8.86 ft (2.7 m)Bucket 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
39,463 lb (17.9 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.
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
8.86 ft (2.7 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
11 ft (3.36 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
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 conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Liebherr |
|---|---|
| Model | L 556 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2012-2015 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power188 hp (140 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Maximum discharge height9.35 ft (2.85 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.36 m)
Transport length27.2 ft (8.29 m)
Transport width8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Outside turning radius21.3 ft (6.48 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Weight39,463 lb (17.9 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Emission levelIII B
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD934 A7
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesL
Steering modeKL

