L 518 Stereo Liebherr L 518 Stereo Specifications & Technical Data (2017—2019)

Liebherr Drive Concept

The components of the tried and tested hydrostatic Liebherr driveline are extremely robust and powerful. This ensures that the machine has a long life time and will work reliably even under the toughest of operating conditions.

Time Savings Through Simple Maintenance

The most important points for daily maintenance of the Stereoloaders can be reached safely and conveniently from the ground. Quick and safe checks save time and money.

Safe and Free Service Access

All points requiring day-to-day maintenance can be reached comfortably, safely and cleanly from the ground. A mere walk-around inspection will suffice when the machine is handed over between operators. All check points and fluid levels are instantly visible during a machine walk-around.

Short Service Times for More Productivity

The entire engine compartment is accessible via just one access panel. Service points are easy to see and reach. Maintenance work can be carried out comfortably and safely from the ground. This ensures time-saving maintenance and increases productivity.

Competent Liebherr Service Offers Maximum Reliability

Comprehensive know-how ensures a first-class execution of all service and maintenance work. This contributes decisively to the availability and profitability of your machine. Employees at Liebherr service partners are trained on an ongoing basis. They have extensive knowledge of quick and safe service performance. They can turn to the expertise of manufacturing plants at any time.

Power for Increased Productivity

The Stereoloaders impress with their compact design and extreme agility. They thus allow for fast and efficient manoeuvring and can be used in particular in confined spaces. Quick working cycles, high payloads and high levels of machine availability lead to increased handling capacity.

Highest Level of Performance

The high-performance Liebherr wheel loaders L 507 Stereo – L 518 Stereo are the ideal solution for all applications, especially for industrial use. They are suited to road construction, municipal tasks and diverse construction applications. The unique steering system and the compact design make the Stereoloaders extremely agile and versatile. The stereo steering system combines articulated steering with a steered rear axle for a reduced articulation angle of just 30°. As a result, they allow for particularly high payloads at a low operating weight. At the same time it means maximum stability and safety on all terrains. This guarantees precise and safe working and improved efficiency.

High Productivity in the most Confined of Spaces

Thanks to the unique stereo steering, Stereoloaders boast a turning radius which is 20 % smaller than in comparably-sized articulated wheel loaders. This ensures maximum manoeuvrability and boosts productivity even when space is at a premium.

Controlled Cooling

The cooling is demand-controlled, which saves fuel and reduces harmful noise emissions. The fan drive provides the exact level of cooling performance required. This increases profitability while retaining maximum loading performance and efficiency.

Continuous Use

The diesel particle filter can be burned free by active regeneration during operation in the usual manner, thus allowing uninterrupted operation. The long intervals between regeneration increase productivity and save fuel.

Robustness and Quality for Durable Machines

First introduced in 1994 and proven ever since, the stereo concept still qualifies as unique in wheel loader design, ensuring maximum performance even under the toughest of operating conditions. Specially-developed components, sophisticated technology and high quality offer a high level of reliability and availability.

Comfortable and Stable Driving Performance

The damped articulated oscillating centre pivot compensates for uneven ground features and provides for excellent overall tipping stability and maximum driving comfort even when crossing obstacles. This significantly increases efficiency of use.

Optimal Cooling Performance

Air is drawn into the system laterally behind the operator’s cab. Air passes through the entire engine compartment crossways on L 507 Stereo and L 509 Stereo models and diagonally on L 514 Stereo and L 518 Stereo variants. This ensures optimum heat dissipation from the engine and provides for consistent and uniform cooling performance. In especially dusty applications, optional equipment such as reversible fan drive, fluff trap for the radiator and large-mesh radiator protect the cooling system from contaminants getting in. This guarantees improved cooling output while simultaneously reducing cleaning expenses. Minimal cleaning expenses mean more efficient, more cost-effective working.

Well-Being Guaranteed

The optional air conditioning system with improved cooling output ensures a pleasant working atmosphere. In addition, circulation of air is also improved thanks to the vent window which opens as far as 180°. This also facilitates communication towards the outside.

Efficient and Simple Maintenance

Thanks to compact design and the unique mounting position of the components, the Stereoloaders offer exceptional accessibility for maintenance. The positioning of the cooling package laterally behind the operator’s cab lowers contamination of the cooling system, reducing maintenance and cleaning requirements and saving time and money.

Maximum Operator Comfort for More Productivity

The cab design is optimally adapted to the operator’s day-to-day requirements. The roomy and ergonomic operator’s cab and easy operation of Stereoloaders create perfect conditions for comfortable and productive working.

Productive and Safe Working

The modern, ergonomic cab design allows the operator to work with high concentration without fatigue – this increases safety and productivity. The displays, controls and operator’s seat are carefully coordinated to form an ergonomic unit. The operating and control instruments are well laid out and user-friendly and guarantee simple handling. Operators using the machine for the first time can quickly familiarise themselves with its operation. This saves time and increases on-site flexibility.

Perfect Visibility

The generous glass surfaces of the cab offer exceptional all-round visibility of the attachment and working area. Optimised for visibility, the engine hood design provides a largely unobstructed view towards the rear, which is further improved by the reversing camera integrated into the Liebherr display, available on L 514 Stereo and L 518 models as an option. Even in confined spaces, maximum safety for people, the machine and the load is guaranteed.

Ergonomic Controls

Stereoloaders can be operated in an intuitive manner. The height-adjustable display, which comes as standard, allows all operating-relevant machine data to be viewed and configured quickly. Visual and acoustic warning devices ensure high operational reliability. The high operating comfort allows the operator to work particularly efficiently and safely.

Liebherr Control Lever

The Liebherr control lever, which is built into the operator’s seat as standard, allows all working and manoeuvring operations to be performed with a high degree of precision and sensitivity. This ensures precise and safe operation. The proportional control of hydraulic attachment is carried out by the Liebherr control lever with mini-joystick. The hydraulic attachment can be controlled with great sensitivity and very ergonomically.

Operator’s Cab

Elastic mounted, noise-proof cab ROPS roll over protection per EN ISO 3471 / EN 474-1. FOPS falling objects protection per EN ISO 3449 / EN 474-1, Cat. II. Operator’s door with 180° opening angle with rigid window, fold-out window on right with 12° gap opener or 180° opening, single-pane safety glass ESG, heated rear window ESG, all windows are tinted. Continuously adjustable steering column.

Liebherr operator’s seat

5 way adjustable, vibration-damped operator’s seat “Standard” (mechanically sprung, adjustable to operator’s weight), Liebherr control lever mounted into the operator’s seat as standard Fresh/recirculated air mode, cab heating via cooling water, arrangement of the air nozzles ensures quick defrosting and defogging of the windows, electrically heated rear window.

Lift Arm Optimised for the Application

The Z-bar linkage provides maximum power, regardless of the task. It delivers high breakout forces in the lower lift arm position. The ideal prerequisite for conventional wheel loader applications – simple, quick filling of the bucket leads to high handling capacity. At the same time, it boasts high holding forces in the upper lift arm area. The best solution for industrial use as it allows large attachments to be fitted for transporting heavy loads. In fork operation, the Z-bar linkage provides optimised load guidance throughout the entire lifting range. Secured against tipping out of position, the loading fork allows for working in a particularly safe, smooth and precise manner.

Lift Arm

ZK Z-bar linkage, standard lift arm lengthZK-QH Z-bar linkage with quick hitch, standard lift arm lengthZK-QH-HL Z-bar linkage with quick hitch, High Lift

Tipping Load

What is tipping load? Load at centre of gravity of working equipment, so that the wheel loader just begins to tip over the front axle. This is the most unfavourable static-load position for the wheel loader. Lifting arms horizontal, wheel loader fully articulated at centre pivot. Pay load. The pay load must not exceed 50% of the tipping load when articulated. This is equivalent to a static stability-margin factor of 2.0. Bucket capacity. The bucket volume is determined from the pay load.