Liebherr L 566 - Manual (Page 7)

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The Liebherr driveline allows for optimal positioning of the Liebherr diesel engine.
In the wheel loaders L 550 – L 556 the diesel engine is rotated 90° and mounted
transverse to the direction of travel. In the L 566 – L 580 it is mounted lengthways in
the rear, with the output shaft facing backwards. Compared to conventionally driven
wheel loaders, the operating weight is much lower, the tipping load is higher, and
more material can be moved each operating hour.
Higher performance, lower weight
Higher productivity The combination of the Liebherr driveline and the
unique position of the Liebherr diesel engine allows
for higher tipping loads at low operating weight. This
leads to signifi cantly higher productivity since there is
no need for unnecessary counterweight.
Ultra modern Liebherr driveline
Innovative technology Tractive force and speed are automatically adjusted
to the requirements of the operator without shifting.
There is no need for a mechanical reverse gear be-
cause the travel direction is changed hydraulically.
Flexibility puts them ahead
An all-purpose loader The industrial lift arm is available as an alternative to
the standard Z-bar linkage, at no additional cost. The
industrial lift arm features a parallel guide arrange-
ment and high torque in the upper lifting range - ideal
properties for larger and heavier attachments as well
as transporting heavy loads. With its industrial lift arm
Liebherr can now offer a continuous and uniform solu-
tion for industrial operations over the entire range of
large machines. With their compact design, Liebherr
wheel loaders can maneuver quickly and effi ciently -
the best choice for high handling capacities.
Performance
Conventional travel gear
• Longitudinally mounted diesel engine
moves the center of gravity further
forward.
• Additional counterweight is needed
to maintain stability and to increase
the tipping load.
• This results in high operating weight
and poor visibility.
Liebherr driveline L 566 – L 580
• Optimum weight distribution due to
the Liebherr diesel engine installed
lengthways and the output shaft
facing the rear of the machine.
• The diesel engine as well as the
variable displacement pumps
mounted on the engine act as
counterweight, therefore allowing
higher tipping loads at low operating
weight.
• Compact design improves
visibility in all directions.