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Liebherr L 550 VS Liebherr L 566 Comparison

Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

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Liebherr L 566

Liebherr L 566

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Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

150L

Liebherr L 566

Liebherr L 566

250L

Engine

Model
Liebherr D934 / D936
Liebherr D946
Engine Make
Liebherr
Liebherr
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
168 HP
230 HP
Net Power
160 HP
220 HP
Engine Power
228 HP
272 HP
Engine Displacement
7000 L
10600 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1450 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Hydrostatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
NA
NA
Gear Box Type
Continuously variable
Continuously variable
Differential Type
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Automatic limited-slip differentials

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
350 L/min
System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
250 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
350 bar
330 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc brakes
Wet multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
25 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
7500 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3100 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
20.5 R25
23.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2700 mm
3200 mm
Payload
6000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10000 kg
13000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10500 kg
11000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
180 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3500 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1400 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
55 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
55 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
150 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.1
4.2
Bucket Width
2700
3200

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 Hours

Liebherr L 550

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Pros

  • Liebherr hydrostatic driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
  • Strong breakout force → faster loading cycles
  • Well-balanced design reduces rear lift during heavy loads

Liebherr L 566

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Pros

  • Hydrostatic / XPower driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
  • Up to 310 HP → strong performance in mining & heavy-duty work
  • Wide range (3.5–12 m³) → suitable for quarry, coal, aggregates