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Liebherr

L538

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
27,029 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
3.00 yd³
Gross Power
154.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight27,029 lb
Fuel Capacity54.2 gal
Tire Size20.5R25 L3
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity47.6 gal
Static Tipping Weight22,399 lb
Operating Voltage24 V
Turning Radius241 in
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity5.4 gal
Rear Axle Oscillation12 °
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 A
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity4.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity4.0 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.0 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity1.0 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model4045HFL93
Displacement275 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Gross Power154.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationInline engine water-cooled exhaust-turbo charged with intercooler
Torque Measured @1,600 rpm
Max Torque454 lb-ft
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Air cleanerDry air filter with main and safety element pre-cleaner service indicator on the display

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity45.0 gal/min
Raise Time5.3 s
Lower Time4.0 s
Dump Time1.6 s
Relief Valve Setting4,351 psi
Pump TypeLoad-Sensing vaiable axial piston pump with output control and pressure cutoff

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance20 in
Height - Top of Cab130 in
Wheelbase119 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump44 in
Length with Bucket on Ground288 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height155 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward24.9 mph
Max Speed - Reverse24.9 mph
Transmission TypeStepless hydrostatic travel drive
Number of Forward Gears3
Number of Reverse Gears3

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped3.00 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise108 in
Breakout Force25,180 lb
Bucket Width98 in

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