Liebherr L 542 '2014–pr.

05/06/2015

At Vei og Anlegg 2015, Liebherr presents the L 580 wheel loader with industrial lift arm and a 5.0 m³ HD version rehandling bucket. Moreover, a Liebherr L 542 all-round wheel loader is on display – equipped with parallel linkage and a 4.0 m³ light material bucket. The parallel linkage features a parallel guide arrangement and high torque in the upper lifting range – ideal properties for attaching larger equipment. The industrial lift arm is a version of the parallel linkage, but with one tilt cylinder at the centre of the lift arm. Both designs are particularly suited to use in the industrial sector, for example the recycling or timber industry. Powerful Stage IIIB / Tier 4i diesel engines drive the L 580 (215 kW / 292 HP) and the L 542 (120 kW / 163 HP).

Engineers developed a clever solution during the installation of the engine: Liebherr installs the engines in the rear of the machine – crosswise in the L 542, and lengthways in the L 580 with the output shaft facing backwards. In these unique ways, the compact design means that the diesel engine and the variable displacement pump counterbalance each other. The centre of gravity shifts to the rear of the machine. Liebherr does away with additional ballast and can achieve lower operating weights and higher tipping load potential.

The 14,900 kg heavy L 542 has a tipping load of 9,800 kg.

For customer-specific requirements, there is a multitude of equipment options available. The Vei og Anlegg exhibit, the Liebherr L 542 wheel loader, is equipped with a fluff trap, reversible fan drive and large-mesh radiator. These options protect the wheel loader in dust-filled environments. The fluff trap eliminates coarse dust particles and helps preserve the radiator fins from rapidly becoming blocked. The large-mesh radiator reduces blockage with fluff, wood pulp or other dirt particles. Due to the direction of rotation, the reversible fan blows dirt particles out of the radiator and cleans the cooling system. This safety measure reduces cleaning and maintenance costs and increases the availability of the machine.

The midsize wheel loaders are equipped with larger cab windows. The roof has been shortened and the upper part of the windscreen is extended farther back. To the left and right of the steering column, the cabin trim has been lowered and replaced by glass. All-round visibility is therefore even better on these models. A fold-out window for the cab’s door is an option and makes it possible to open the window completely. The cab is larger and safer, with even higher standards of comfort and convenience.

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