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Liebherr RL56

Series: Liebherr Crawler Pipe Layer

Source: https://www.liebherr.com/en-us/earthmoving/products/pipe-lay

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The Liebherr RL56 is a model in the Liebherr Crawler Pipe Layer series. The engine delivers 210.1 kW, with a displacement of 10,500.8 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 46,050 kg. Ground clearance is 502.9 mm. The tank holds 505.4 litres. The pump delivers 283.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 112 litres. The cooling system holds 60.2 litres. The oil fill is 43.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the D 936 A7 Emission regulations . EPA/CARB Tier 3/Tier 4f. The Liebherr Crawler Pipe Layer series covers 4 models. Rated output within it ranges from 175 to 275 kW; the RL56 sits in the lower part of that range with 210.1 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the RL46 below it with 175 kW and the RL64 above it with 275 kW. 480 Liebherr models across 20 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model	D 936 A7 Emission regulations, EPA/CARB Tier 3/Tier 4fcorrect
Power	210.1 kWcorrect
Rated speed	1,800 rpmcorrect
Displacement	10,500.8 cm³correct
Aspiration	Turbochangedcorrect
Coolant capacity	60.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity	43.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	5,446.8correct
Width	3,096.8correct
Ground clearance	502.9correct
Unladen weight	46,050 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox type	continuously variable transmission hydrostatic transmission travel drive, independent drive for each trackcorrect
System voltage	24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow	283.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity	112 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity	505.4 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.6 kW/t (210 kW / 46 t)

Stronger than 36% of the pipeline equipment in the register — out of 12 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Liebherr RL56 have?

The Liebherr RL56 delivers 210 kW.

How much does the Liebherr RL56 weigh?

The unladen weight is 46,050 kg.

What engine does the Liebherr RL56 have?

10,501 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Liebherr RL56?

5,447 mm × 3,097 mm.

What to check before buying

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