LETOURNEAU L1150 WHEEL LOADER

The Letourneau L1150 is a high-capacity wheel loader engineered for demanding mining and heavy-duty applications. It features a 25 cu yd (19 m³) heaped bucket with a width of 18.1 ft (5 m), providing exceptional material handling capability. The loader’s dimensions include a ground clearance of 2.4 ft (1 m), a cab height of 19.1 ft (6 m), and a wheelbase of 20.2 ft (6 m), with a total length of 53.5 ft (16 m) and a width over tires of 16.8 ft (5 m). The L1150 is powered by a turbocharged 16V Series 2000 engine with a displacement of 1,944 cu in (31,857 cc), delivering 1,205 hp (899 kW) at 1,800 rpm. The hydraulic system enables a dump time of 3 seconds, a lower time of 5 seconds, and a raise time of 12 seconds, ensuring rapid cycle times. Operating specifications include a cooling system fluid capacity of 88 gal (333 l), engine oil capacity of 24.9 gal (91 l), fuel capacity of 629.8 gal (2,381 l), and hydraulic fluid capacity of 260 gal (984 l). The loader has an operating weight of 310,000.8 lbs (140,615 kg) and a static tipping weight of 179,202.8 lbs (81,286 kg). It is equipped with 50/65-51 62PR tires and a rear axle oscillation of 22°, with a turning radius of 34.5 ft (10 m). The transmission allows for a maximum forward and reverse speed of 12 mph (19 kph), providing efficient maneuverability in large-scale operations.