LiuGong 856H | Cummins QSB6.7 | 225 HP | 42,540 lb Operating Weight

Main Equipment & Machine Description

The LiuGong 856H Wheel Loader is built for contractors, sitework crews, grading companies, quarries, mulch yards, aggregate operations, sawmills, logging support yards, municipalities, recycling operations, feed and material yards, road crews, and heavy equipment customers who need a strong mid-size wheel loader with dependable power, high breakout force, fast cycle times, and dealer-backed support.

This loader is designed for customers who need one machine to load trucks, carry material, stockpile gravel, move dirt, handle mulch, feed screeners and crushers, manage yard inventory, clean up jobsites, support pipe and utility crews, maintain municipal stockpiles, and handle repetitive loading work in demanding environments.

Key Machine Specs & Buyer Benefits

• Make: LiuGong
• Model: 856H
• Machine Type: Wheel loader
• Engine Model: Cummins QSB6.7
• Emissions: Tier 4 Final / Stage IV
• Gross Horsepower: 225 hp / 168 kW @ 2,100 rpm
• Net Horsepower: 215 hp / 160 kW @ 2,100 rpm
• Peak Torque: 1,106 lb-ft / 1,500 N-m @ 1,400 rpm
• Engine Displacement: 6.7 L / 409 in³
• Cylinders: 6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled
• Operating Weight: 42,540 lb
• Bucket Capacity: 4.2 yd³ / 3.2 m³
• Tipping Load, Straight: 28,219 lb
• Tipping Load, Full Turn: 24,250 lb
• Bucket Breakout Force: 40,275 lbf
• Maximum Hinge Pin Height: 13 ft 2 in
• Dump Clearance at Full Height: 9 ft 8 in
• Dump Reach at Full Height: 3 ft 8 in
• Transmission: Countershaft powershift
• Speeds: 4 forward / 3 reverse
• Maximum Forward Travel Speed: 23.7 mph
• Maximum Reverse Travel Speed: 14.9 mph
• Tire Size: 23.5R25 L3
• Hydraulic System Pressure: 3,191 psi
• Total Hydraulic Cycle Time: 10.0 seconds
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 79.2 gal
• Key Applications: Truck loading, aggregate handling, mulch handling, dirt work, site prep, snow and yard work, pipe support, quarry support, municipal material handling, recycling, forestry support, and general construction loading
• Warranty, Parts & Service: LiuGong H-Series wheel loaders are supported by LiuGong North America’s published 3 year / 4,000 hour full machine warranty plus 5 year / 7,000 hour powertrain and hydraulic coverage, with terms and conditions applying.

The LiuGong 856H is a practical choice for buyers who need a production wheel loader without overcomplicating the fleet. With Cummins engine power, a powershift transmission, strong breakout force, 4.2 yd³ bucket capacity, and 42,540 lb operating weight, the 856H is designed to deliver strong loading, digging, carrying, and stockpiling performance for construction and material handling applications.

The 856H is especially useful for contractors and yard operations that need repeatable loader productivity. The 40,275 lbf bucket breakout force helps the machine dig into piles, break loose dense material, and load efficiently, while the 24,250 lb full-turn tipping load supports stability during turning, carrying, and loading cycles.

Operator productivity is supported by the machine’s hydraulic performance and working geometry. The 856H offers a 13 ft 2 in maximum hinge pin height, 9 ft 8 in dump clearance at full height, 3 ft 8 in dump reach at full height, and 10.0 second total hydraulic cycle time. That combination helps operators load trucks, hoppers, bins, spreaders, and stockpiles efficiently throughout the workday.

The 856H also gives buyers strong jobsite mobility. With a countershaft powershift transmission, 4 forward speeds, 3 reverse speeds, 23.7 mph maximum forward travel speed, limited-slip differentials, articulated steering, and 23.5R25 L3 tires, the loader is designed for material yards, construction sites, municipal operations, and demanding ground conditions.

For buyers comparing wheel loaders, the LiuGong 856H offers a strong balance of horsepower, breakout force, lift height, bucket capacity, operating weight, service support, warranty coverage, and total cost of ownership value. Logger Shop & Construction Equipment, a Superior Equipment Solutions Company, supports customers with equipment sales, parts, service, warranty assistance, preventive maintenance, and dealer-level support before and after the sale.