WL56 LOADER

The quality and support

you expect. At a price
you won’t.
The WL56 Loader gives you the functionality you need for general
construction work with the quality and support you can depend on to keep
moving. It’s John Deere designed and built with simple, proven components
for great reliability. All at a price that will be a pleasant surprise. See your
John Deere dealer for details.
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The automatic, electronic PowerShift

transmission features four forward and 3. John Deere wet-disc brake axles are
three reverse speeds. Ground-level sight designed with superior engineering,
gauge and oil fill provide easy maintenance. innovative manufacturing processes,
and high-strength, lightweight materials
Dependable hydraulic flow is provided to ensure maximum uptime, longer life,
by dual gear-type pumps. O-ring face- and lower operating cost.
seal couplers virtually eliminate leaks.
4. S pacious, comfortable Rollover
1. T he WL56 is simple and inexpensive to Protective Structure (ROPS) cab
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maintain. Service doors provide wide- provides everything an operator needs
open, convenient access to service points to stay productive during a long shift,
and filters to help speed daily checks and including an adjustable high-back seat
periodic maintenance. and plenty of storage space, complete
with a beverage holder. Gauges on
2. Hard-working, reliable John Deere the front console are clearly visible,
PowerTech engines are coupled with intuitive, and easy to read. Automotive-
an efficient cooling system to deliver style directional louvers provide
dependable power that won’t let you effective airflow to keep the glass
down, even in the most extreme conditions. clear and the cab comfortable.
 Engine WL56 Z-BAR
Manufacturer and Model John Deere PowerTech 6068H
Off-Road Emission Standard EU Stage II
Cylinders 6
Displacement 6.8 L
Gross Rated Power at 2,200 rpm (ISO 9249) 160 kW
Net Peak Torque at 1,500 rpm (ISO 9249) 917 Nm
Aspiration Turbocharged, charge air cooled
Transmission, Standard
Type Countershaft-type PowerShift, 4-speed standard
Maximum Travel Speeds (with 23.5-25 tires) Forward Reverse
  Gear 1 6.45 km/h 6.45 km/h
  Gear 2 11.8 km/h 11.8 km/h
  Gear 3 25.25 km/h 25.25 km/h
  Gear 4 40.0 km/h —
Torque Converter Single stage, single phase
Shift Modes Electrohydraulic
Axles, Standard
Manufacturer John Deere
Type Wet-disc brake, heavy-duty axles with inboard-planetary final drive
Rear Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop 26 deg.
Differentials Conventional front and rear axle
Steering/Brakes
Steering (conforms to ISO 5010)
 Type Power, fully hydraulic
  Steering Relief Pressure 17 000 kPa
  Articulation Angle 80-deg. arc (40 deg. each direction)
Brakes (conform to ISO 3450)
 Service Hydraulic actuated, wet disc
 Parking Automatic spring applied, hydraulically released, transmission mounted
Hydraulic System
Pump (loader and steering) Gear pump, fixed displacement
  Maximum Rated Flow at 2,200 rpm 330 L/m
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  System Relief Pressure 21 000 kPa

Hydraulic Cycle Times Standard Z-Bar
 Raise 5.49 sec.
 Dump 1.8 sec.
  Lower (float down) 3.9 sec.
  Total (float down) 11.19 sec.
Loader Controls 2-function valve; 2-lever control; hydraulic function enable/disable
Electrical System
Voltage 24 volt
Number of Batteries (12 volt) 2
Battery Capacity 925 CCA (each)
Alternator 80 amp
Tires/Wheels
Standard size, 23.5-25TL, 16PR with 3-piece rims
Serviceability
Refill Capacities
  Axle Oil (front and rear, each) 27.2 L
  Cooling System 28 L
  Engine Oil with Vertical Spin-On Filter 19 L
  Fuel Tank 240 L
  Hydraulic Reservoir and Filters 115 L
  PowerShift Transmission Fluid with Spin-On Filter 34 L
Operating Weight
Standard Z-Bar
 With 3.1-m3 Pin-On General-Purpose Bucket 16 783 kg
with Bolt-On Cutting Edge

Specifications are subject to change without further notice in accordance with our continuous product improvements.
 Machine Dimensions WL56 Z-BAR

2166 mm
2762 mm
Cab and
Canopy
L A
40°

F G
M
E
R2
J
2937 mm

C B R1
H D
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Boom Type Standard High Lift
General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
w/ Bolt-On w/ Teeth w/ Bolt-On Teeth w/ Bolt-On w/ Teeth and w/ Bolt-On
Bucket Type Cutting Edges and Segments and Skid Shoes Cutting Edges Skid Shoes Cutting Edges
Bucket Capacity 3.1 m3 3.1 m3 3.0 m3 2.8 m3 2.7 m3 3.7 m3
A Height to Top of Cab and Canopy 3436 mm 3436 mm 3436 mm 3436 mm 3436 mm 3436 mm
B Ground Clearance 418 mm 418 mm 418 mm 418 mm 418 mm 418 mm
C Length from Centerline to Front Axle 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm
D Wheelbase 3200 mm 3200 mm 3200 mm 3200 mm 3200 mm 3200 mm
E Dump Clearance 2932 mm 2940 mm 3019 mm 3349 mm 3437 mm 3237 mm
F Height to Hinge Pin, Fully Raised 4075 mm 4075 mm 4075 mm 4501 mm 4501 mm 4501 mm
G Dump Reach 1079 mm 1069 mm 1020 mm 1091 mm 1033 mm 1203 mm
H Maximum Digging Depth 112 mm 112 mm 82 mm 147 mm 117 mm 161 mm
I Overall Length 8105 mm 8205 mm 8187 mm 8482 mm 8566 mm 8666 mm
J Maximum Rollback Angle at Ground Level 43 deg. 43 deg. 43 deg. 42 deg. 42 deg. 42 deg.
K Maximum Rollback Angle with Boom Fully Raised 56 deg. 56 deg. 56 deg. 55 deg. 55 deg. 55 deg.
L Maximum Dump Angle at Maximum Height 44 deg. 44 deg. 44 deg. 45 deg. 45 deg. 45 deg.
M Hood Height 2376 mm 2376 mm 2376 mm 2376 mm 2376 mm 2376 mm
R1 Steering Radius to Outside of Bucket, Carry Position 6444 mm 6492 mm 6492 mm 6637 mm 6682 mm 6691 mm
R2 Steering Radius to Outside of Rear Tire 5777 mm 5777 mm 5777 mm 5777 mm 5777 mm 5777 mm
Bucket Width 2937 mm 2963 mm 2963 mm 2937 mm 2963 mm 2937 mm
Breakout Force 18 772 kg 18 931 kg 20 512 kg 18 127 kg 19 780 kg 15 957 kg
Tipping Load, Straight 13 502 kg 13 468 kg 13 864 kg 11 766 kg 12 011 kg 11 370 kg
Tipping Load, 40-deg. Full Turn 11 684 kg 11 650 kg 12 003 kg 10 117 kg 10 348 kg 9742 kg
Machine Weight 16 783 kg 16 810 kg 16 668 kg 17 098 kg 16 982 kg 17 333 kg
Loader operating information is based on machine with identified linkage and standard equipment, PowerTech engine (EU Stage II), ROPS cab, rear concrete bumper/
counterweight, transmission side-frame guards, bottom guards, standard tires, full fuel tank, and 79-kg operator. This information is affected by changes in tires,
ballast, and different attachments, and assumes no tire deflection per the standard ISO 14397-1 section 5.
Bucket Selection Guide
Material Density (kg/m3)
800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 LOOSE MATERIALS kg/m3

Chips, pulpwood 288

3.1-m3 Bolt-On
Cutting Edges

Cinders (coal, ashes, clinkers) 673

3.56 m3 2.94 m3 Clay and gravel, dry 1602
Clay, compact, solid 1746
Clay, dry in lump loose 1009
Clay, excavated in water 1282
Standard Linkage

Coal, anthracite, broken, loose 865

General Purpose

and Segments
3.1-m3 Teeth

Coal, bituminous, moderately wet 801

3.56 m3 2.94 m3 Earth, common loam, dry 1218
Earth, mud, packed 1843
Granite, broken 1538
Gypsum 2275
Limestone, coarse, sized 1570
Limestone, mixed sizes 1682
Teeth Only

2.85 m3
3.0-m3

3.45 m3 Limestone, pulverized or crushed 1362

Sand, damp 2083
Sand, dry 1762
Sand, voids, full of water 2083
Sandstone, quarried 1314
2.8-m3 Bolt-On
Cutting Edges

Shale, broken crushed 1362

Slag, furnace granulated 1955
3.22 m3 2.66 m3 Stone or gravel, 37.5 to 87.5-mm
(1.5 to 3.5") size 1442
Stone or gravel, 18.75-mm (3/4") size 1602
High-Lift Linkage

General Purpose

Teeth Only

Bucket Fill Factors

2.7-m3

3.10 m3 2.56 m3

130% 115% 110% 105% 100% 95%

3.7-m3 Bolt-On
Cutting Edges

4.26 m3 3.52 m3

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