Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 12,845kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 12,845kg.
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,845kg
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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Liebherr L556 XPower and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 12,845kg. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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