Liebherr L580 LOGHANDLER XPOWER
Series: Liebherr Wheel Loader
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Liebherr Wheel Loaders: What the Number After the L Actually Means
Models such as the L 514, L 528 or L 546 all start with an "L" for wheel loader, followed by a three-digit number. That number is not a model year; it is a rough size class — the higher it climbs, the heavier and more powerful the machine. Across this category in the SpecCodex database, engine output spans 42 to 260 kW and operating weight runs from 5.12 to 36.65 tonnes, so the smallest and largest machines in the lineup are worlds apart.
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Liebherr markets its current lineup as "Generation 8", promoted as more powerful and efficient than its predecessors. One distinctive feature in the range is the "Stereo" kinematics used on models like the L 514 Stereo: it combines articulated steering with an extra oscillating axle, letting the loader crab sideways much like a compact skid-steer.
The category's breadth also shows in the drivetrain: recorded displacement and cylinder counts range from 2,440 to 10,520 cm³ and from 4 to 6 cylinders — from compact four-cylinder engines up to large six-cylinder units in the heaviest machines.
When buying used, check the operating hours and service log, inspect the articulation joint bushings and pins for play, look for leaks around the lift and tilt cylinders, and test the hydraulics and quick-coupler under load.
In short: the "L" plus number only places a Liebherr loader in a rough size bracket — generation, equipment and condition only show up on that specific machine's nameplate.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Liebherr Wheel Loader, — Liebherr: Generation 8 Radlader (Mid-Size), — Liebherr: L 538 Wheel loader Produktseite
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | D936 A7correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 343.7 hp (249.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 10,520.5 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | Water-cooled in-line engine with charge-air cooling, exhaust after-treatment thrcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 73.1 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 3,718.6 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 304.8 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 36,650.3 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre size | 800/65R29 Michelin XLD65correct |
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Working data
| Pump flow | 420.2 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 230.2 lcorrect |
| Fuel tank capacity | 363.4 lcorrect |
Other data
| Cab height | 3,627.1 mmcorrect |
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More machines with this engine (D936 A7, 7)
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 6.8 kW/t (250 kW / 36.7 t)
Stronger than 93% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,251 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Liebherr L580 LOGHANDLER XPOWER have?
The Liebherr L580 LOGHANDLER XPOWER delivers 344 hp.
How much does the Liebherr L580 LOGHANDLER XPOWER weigh?
The unladen weight is 36,650 kg.
What engine does the Liebherr L580 LOGHANDLER XPOWER have?
6 cylinders, 10,520 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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