Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref michigan-l480-wheel-loader

Michigan L480

The Michigan L480 is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 177,280 lb (80,412.86 kg), a 620 hp engine, and a 12.56 yd³ (9.6 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
177,280lb
80,412.86kg
Engine power
620hp
462.4kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
12.56yd³
9.6m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · very large wheel loaders

Among 45 very large wheel loaders (>150,000 lb), the Michigan L480 sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 177,280 lb lighter than 76% (n=45)
  • Engine power 620 hp less powerful than 98% (n=41)

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Side elevation
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01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 12
Engine Make 2347
Engine Model VTA-28C
Net Power 620hp 462.4kw
Gross Power 725hp 540.7kw
Power Measured @ 2100rpm
Max Torque 2363lb ft 3203.8Nm
Displacement 1710cu in 28.1L
Torque Measured @ 1300rpm
Aspiration turbo + aftercooled

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 177280lb 80412.9kg
Fuel Capacity 99.4gal 376L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 65.6gal 248L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 7.2gal 27L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 16.2gal 61L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 8.8gal 33L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 7.7gal 29L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 7.7gal 29L
Static Tipping Weight 109560lb 49695.6kg
Turning Radius 34.1ft in 10388.5mm
Operating Voltage 24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 100amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 20degrees
Tire Size 41.25/70-39 (34PR) L-5

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type Clark 8422 H-204 countershaft type powershift
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 19.9mph 32.1km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 19.9mph 32.1km/h

04 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 2825psi 19477.7kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 241gal/min 912.3L/min
Raise Time 11.4sec
Dump Time 4sec
Lower Time 5.8sec
Pump Type three gear type

05 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 15.5ft in 4724mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 12.56yd3 9.6m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck 10.57yd3 8.08m3
Bucket Width 14.36ft in 4374mm
Breakout Force 142000lb 631.71kN

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.92ft in 584mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 42.42ft in 12929mm
Width Over Tires 13.51ft in 4115mm
Height To Top Of Cab 16.01ft in 4877mm
Wheelbase 15.17ft in 4623mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 20.59ft in 6274mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 6.09ft in 1854mm

Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.