Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 49,180kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 49,180kg.
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,180kg
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Liebherr L556 XPower and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 49,180kg. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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