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Liebherr L 550 VS Schwing Stetter ZL48GV Comparison

Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

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Schwing Stetter ZL48GV

Schwing Stetter ZL48GV

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Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

150L

Schwing Stetter ZL48GV

Schwing Stetter ZL48GV

70L

Engine

Model
Liebherr D934 / D936
Weichai WP7G
Engine Make
Liebherr
Weichai Power
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
168 HP
169 HP
Net Power
160 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
228 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
7000 L
7500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1050 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
NA
Single-stage, single-phase
Gear Box Type
Continuously variable
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Differential Type
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Conventional differential

Hydraulic System

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

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc brakes
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Drum type / mechanical
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary / hub 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
8000 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3100 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
420 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6500 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
20.5 R25
20.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Payload
6000 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10000 kg
10200 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10500 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3050 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1300 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
55 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
55 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.1
3
Bucket Width
2700
2800

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
75 db(A)
80 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 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

Schwing Stetter ZL48GV

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Pros

  • 230 HP Weichai engine → strong performance for heavy-duty work
  • 5,000 kg payload → suitable for quarry, batching plants, and aggregates
  • 1000 Nm → better low-speed pulling and loading efficiency