Liebherr L580 VS Volvo L180H Wheel Loader

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Liebherr L580

Engine

John Deere 298 HP
Bucket

5.2 m³
Weight

26950 kg
Fwd. Speed

40 km/h
Dump Height

3300 mm
Tripping Load

18950 kg

Medium (15-30 Ton)

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Volvo L180H

Engine

Volvo 337 HP
Bucket

3.7 - 16 m³
Weight

28400 kg
Fwd. Speed

38 km/h
Dump Height

3050 mm
Tripping Load

18900 kg

Medium (15-30 Ton)

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Liebherr L580 VS Volvo L180H Wheel Loader

Liebherr L580

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Volvo L180H

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Particulars	Liebherr L580	Volvo L180H

Liebherr L580 vs Volvo L180H: Which Wheel Loader to Buy?

Both are large wheel loaders for quarries, mines, ports and big stockyards, so the buyer is usually a fleet owner or a large contractor. The tables below carry the full numbers. The Liebherr L580 brings strong pulling force and a big bucket, so it fills trucks quickly and pushes well into a stockpile. The Volvo L180H has more engine power and comes with GPS fitted, so you can watch hours and location across your fleet.

At this size, the number that decides your year is fuel and tyres per tonne moved, not the price on the invoice. A loader working a long carry over sharp stone will burn tyres fast, and a set for a machine this size costs a great deal. So plan a short carry, keep the loading floor clean, and ask both dealers for real tyre-life figures from owners near you. See the Liebherr wheel loader range, the Volvo wheel loader range, or read our wheel loader guide.

Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader

Pros:

High torque engine (1228 Nm) provides superior pulling power
Large bucket capacity (5.2 m³) for increased productivity
High tipping load (21650 kg straight, 18950 kg full turn) for better stability
Long wheel base (3970 mm) may contribute to better balance and load distribution
AC Cabin comes as standard, providing operator comfort

Cons:

Slightly lower engine power compared to the Volvo L180H (298 HP vs. 337 HP)
Lower maximum pump flow than Volvo L180H (290 L/min vs. 217 L/min)

Volvo L180H Wheel Loader

Pros:

Higher engine power (337 HP) for potentially more efficient operation
Increased engine displacement (12.8 L) might offer better performance under load
Features GPS as standard, aiding in navigation and fleet management
Higher maximum breakout force (236 kN) may result in better digging capabilities
Variable bucket capacities (3.7 - 16 m³) providing versatility for different tasks

Cons:

AC Cabin is optional, which might add to the total cost
Lower fuel tank capacity compared to Liebherr L580 (367 L vs. 450 L)

Closing Recommendation

Both loaders are strong machines for heavy work, so pick by how you run your fleet and what service you can secure. Choose the Liebherr L580 when your work is continuous stockpile loading and you want strong pulling force with a big bucket to keep large tippers moving all day. Choose the Volvo L180H when you run machines across several sites and want more engine power together with GPS tracking, so you can plan servicing on real hours and see where every machine is. For both, get the nearest workshop address, the in-country parts list and a written response time before you sign, because these are imported machines. So match the machine to your work: Liebherr L580 for heavy stockpile loading, Volvo L180H for fleet tracking and power.