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Liebherr L 538

Configuration: Z-bar linkage (8'8" lift arm), loading bucket with teeth, 3.4 yd³; 20.5R25 L3 tires, ROPS/FOPS cab; Generation 8, Tier 4f

25 sourced values · Sources: Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 7,620 mm
BOverall height≈ 3,251 mm
CWheelbase≈ 3,023 mm
DGround clearance≈ 432 mm
EOverall width≈ 2,718 mm
FTrack gauge / tread≈ 1,905 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight≈ 14,519 kg
Published: 32,010 lb
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loading bucket, Z-bar linkage, teeth; incl. 20.5R25 L3 tires, lubricants, full fuel, ROPS/FOPS cab, operator.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 7,620 mm
Published: 300 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. L.
Overall width≈ 2,718 mm
Published: 107 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket width. Width over tires 8'2" (98 in).
Overall height≈ 3,251 mm
Published: 128 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. H, height above operator's cab (10'8"). Height above exhaust 9'8".
Wheelbase≈ 3,023 mm
Published: 119 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. K.
Track gauge / tread≈ 1,905 mm
Published: 75 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track width 6'3", all tire types.
Ground clearance≈ 432 mm
Published: 17 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. J (1'5").
Turning radius≈ 5,410 mm
Published: 213 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning circle radius over tires (outside tire edge, not tire centre).

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, articulated
Published: Wheeled, articulated
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Articulation 40° each side; hydrostatic drive.
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Four-wheel drive.
Tire size20.5R25 L3
Published: 20.5R25 L3
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedLiebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in the brochure.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedLiebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in the brochure.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedLiebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in the brochure.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine model4045CB551
Published: 4045CB551
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
4-cylinder inline; engine maker not named in the brochure; EPA Tier 4f.
Net power126 kW
Published: 126 kW
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1800 rpm.
Gross power129 kW
Published: 129 kW
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated output, ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 (rated at nominal speed 2,200 rpm).
Displacement4.5 L
Published: 4.5 L
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated speed2,200 rpm
Published: 2,200 rpm
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Nominal engine speed.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow≈ 201 L/min
Published: 53 gpm
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Attachment hydraulics, load-sensing variable axial piston pump, max. flow.
System / relief pressure≈ 35 MPa
Published: 5,076 psi
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Attachment hydraulics max. pressure.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed≈ 40.1 km/h
Published: 24.9 mph
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Speed range A1-3, forward and reverse; configuration and tires can change the maximum.
Bucket capacity≈ 2.6 m³
Published: 3.4 yd³
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
ISO 7546.
Tipping load≈ 9,650 kg
Published: 21,275 lb
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Fully articulated, ISO 14397-1. Straight: 24,690 lb.
Breakout / digging force≈ 125 kN
Published: 28,100 lbf
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE.
Dump height / clearance≈ 2,972 mm
Published: 117 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. A, dumping height at max. lift and 45° discharge.
Lift / hinge-pin height≈ 3,988 mm
Published: 157 in
Liebherr L 526 – L 546 wheel loaders brochure (Generation 8, Tier 4f, US units), LBH/PM-12286646-web-02.25_enUS (02/2025); dimensions printed in ft-in, stored in inches. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dim. D, max. height of bucket pivot point; lift arm 8'8". High-lift arm available.

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