Liebherr rolls out updated wheel loader series

Liebherr is modernising its L 550, L 566 and L 580 wheel loaders with a boost for tip load, bucket sizes and engine power. The new wheel loaders also feature a new electrohydraulic pilot control. This technology forms the basis for various intelligent features which increase safety and productivity during daily use. The electrohydraulic pilot control enables operators to perform individual adjustments on the new wheel loaders. For example, they can set lift limitations and maximum tilt-out heights, thus reducing the risk of accidents in areas where space is restricted. Related: Titan 3330 brings loads of help for haul fleet The tilt-out speed can also be programmed to protect lift arm components and the installed equipment. Liebherr said it had also invested in the operational reliability of the new wheel loaders. This includes larger axles than were fitted on predecessor models. A Liebherr L550 wheel loader coal handling in India. Liebherr has three lift arm versions on offer for the new models. Firstly, the z-bar kinematics, which come to the fore particularly in the lower lifting range and for the break-out force. Secondly, the industrial kinematics, which have been designed for working with heavy working tools such as high dump buckets and log grapplers. Related: Liebherr adds 305-tonne truck to mining line Finally there are high lift arms – an extended version of the z-bar kinematics with the longest lift arms in this wheel loader segment. These ensure greater reach and more productive loading procedures at great heights, which is beneficial when loading railway wagons or lorries with high sides. Liebherr also offers a new, optional weighing device on the bases of the electrohydraulic pilot control. The assistance system works automatically as a check scale and provides real time information about the loading procedure. This data helps machine operators to precisely fill dumpers, lorries and railway wagons with the specified quantities and to avoid overfilling. The new L 550, L 566 and L 580 wheel loaders feature the hydrostatic Liebherr travel drive. Thanks to increases in engine power – approximately 17 per cent for the L 550 – the travel drive is even more powerful while maintaining the same low fuel consumption. Liebherr has installed the diesel engine in the rear, where it also acts as a counterweight thereby increasing the tip load for the wheel loaders. Performance data for the new wheel loaders Model:L 550L 566L 580Tip load:12,430 kg15,900 kg18,950 kgBucket capacity:3.4 m³4.2 m³5.2 m³Operating mass:17,750 kg23,450 kg26,950 kg

Liebherr rolls out updated wheel loader series

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