
Product Description Specifications of Chinese ZL50 construction shovel vehicle equipment wheel loader 1.The frame of the loader is arranged centrally and the turning radius is small; the steering system of the loader with coaxial flow amplification makes steering flexible. 2.162kW Weichai...


Chinese ZL50 Construction Shovel Vehicle - Wheel Loader Factory Direct
A construction shovel vehicle built to ZL50 international standards - the workhorse of earthmoving, material handling and stockpile management on construction sites worldwide. Powered by a 162 kW Weichai turbocharged diesel engine with single swing arm Z-type linkage and a 3100 mm medium wheelbase for balanced efficiency and loading capacity. Available in a full 1-ton to 10-ton lineup from LT910 to LT988 - one factory, every class, direct to your jobsite.
Rated Load
Bucket
Weichai Power
1T–10T Lineup

What Is a Construction Shovel Vehicle?
A construction shovel vehicle (CSV) - also known as a wheel loader, front-end loader or payloader - is the most versatile earthmoving machine on any construction site.
Front-Mounted Shovel Bucket
A hydraulically operated bucket at the front shovels, scoops and lifts loose materials - soil, sand, gravel, aggregate, coal, demolition debris - then dumps them into trucks, hoppers or stockpiles.
Articulated Frame Steering
The frame articulates (bends) in the middle for a tight turning radius and excellent maneuverability in confined construction sites, urban roadwork and narrow material yards.
4-Wheel Drive + Hydro-Mechanical Transmission
Four-wheel drive with torque-converter and power-shift gearbox delivers high traction, automatic speed-torque adaptation and smooth operation across muddy, sandy and soft-ground jobsites.
Multi-Function Capability
Beyond shoveling and loading, the CSV performs dozing, light excavation, lifting (with forks), snow clearing and towing - one machine, many jobsite roles.
ZL50 = The 5-Ton Industry Standard
ZL50 is the internationally recognized designation for the 5-ton class wheel loader - the most widely deployed, best-supported and highest-resale-value configuration in global construction.
One Chinese factory, seven models, every ton-class. Choose the right construction shovel vehicle for your jobsite payload and space requirements.
| Model | Engine (kW) | Rated Load (kg) | Bucket (m³) | Dump Height (mm) | Op. Weight (kg) | Dimension L×W×H (mm) | Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT910 | 20 | 1,000 | 0.3 | 2,800 | 2,500 | 4,700×1,600×2,600 | 1000-16 |
| LT914 | 40 | 1,400 | 0.7 | 3,200 | 3,650 | 5,600×1,860×2,800 | 23.5-16B |
| LT918 | 65 | 1,800 | 0.9 | 3,500 | 5,300 | 6,100×2,050×2,900 | 16/70-20 |
| LT920 | 88 | 2,000 | 1.0 | 2,800 | 5,800 | 6,200×2,260×3,000 | 16/70-24 |
| LT925 | 92 | 2,500 | 1.2 | 3,500 | 8,200 | 6,800×2,400×3,150 | 17.5-25 |
| LT932 | 92 | 3,000 | 2.0 | 3,300 | 10,500 | 7,630×2,320×3,300 | 17.5-25 |
| LT955 | 162 | 5,000 | 3.0 | 3,200 | 16,500 | 7,600×3,000×3,350 | 23.5-25 |
| LT956 ★ | 162 | 5,000 | 3.0 | 3,200 | 16,800 | 7,600×3,000×3,380 | 23.5-25 |
| LT958 | 162 | 5,000 | 3.0 | 3,400 | 17,400 | 7,970×3,000×3,540 | 23.5-25 |
| LT968 | 175 | 6,000 | 4.0 | 3,750 | 19,500 | 8,250×3,210×3,640 | 26.5-25 |
| LT978 | 199 | 7,000 | 5.0 | 3,550 | 23,000 | 9,000×3,200×3,650 | 26.5-25 |
| LT988 | 199 | 10,000 | 7.0 | 3,350 | 28,000 | 9,200×3,200×3,650 | 26.5-25 |
★ LT956 = the featured ZL50 construction shovel vehicle - medium wheelbase, single swing arm Z-type, balanced efficiency & capacity.

Three Ton-Class Families for Every Jobsite
Compact, mainline and heavy-duty - select the family that matches your material density, truck size and site conditions.
Compact Class
1 to 3 ton · 20–92 kW
Compact wheel loaders for farms, small construction, landscaping and narrow-space work. Small footprint, low fuel consumption, easy transport.
Mainline 5-Ton ★
5 ton · 162 kW Weichai
The ZL50 industry-standard construction shovel vehicle. Three wheelbase options (short / medium / long) for every 5-ton application - the highest-volume, best-supported class.
Heavy-Duty Class
6 to 10 ton · 175–199 kW
Heavy-duty wheel loaders for mines, quarries, ports and large-scale earthmoving. High breakout force, reinforced frames, oversized cooling for continuous heavy cycles.

Four reasons construction contractors choose Liteng as their shovel vehicle supplier.
Full Lineup
Seven models from 1-ton LT910 to 10-ton LT988 - one factory supplies every ton-class your projects need, simplifying procurement and spare-parts management.
Z-Type Single Arm
Single swing arm Z-type connecting rod delivers great digging force and high working efficiency - 3 m³ bucket with trapezoidal wear-resistant blade.
Medium Wheelbase
3100 mm medium wheelbase absorbs advantages of both short and long wheelbase - balanced comprehensive performance in efficiency and loading capacity.
Chinese Factory Direct
Direct from Liteng's modern ISO 9001 factory. No middleman markup, full QC traceability, custom configurations, faster spare-parts supply.
Complete parameters for the featured 5-ton LT956 - the balanced all-rounder of the ZL50 class.
| Model | LT956 (ZL50F Standard) |
| Working Device | Single Swing Arm Z-Type |
| Rated Load Capacity | 5,000 kg |
| Operating Weight | 16,800 kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.0 m³ |
| Bucket Width | 3,000 mm |
| Engine Model | Weichai Supercharged Diesel |
| Rated Power | 162 kW |
| Max. Torque | 745.3 N·m |
| Max. Breakout Force | 145 ± 5 kN |
| Max. Climbing Gradient | 28° |
| Overall Dimension (L×W×H) | 7,600 × 3,000 × 3,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (medium) |
| Tread Width | 2,250 mm |
| Dumping Height | 3,140 mm |
| Dumping Reach | 1,120 mm |
| Steering Angle | 35 ± 1° |
| Lifting Time | ≤ 6.8 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time | ≤ 12.55 s |
| Tire Specification | 23.5-25 |
| Travel Speed (Fwd I / II) | 0–11.5 / 0–38 km/h |
| Reverse Speed | 0–16 km/h |
? LT956 is the featured model. Full LT910–LT988 specifications available in the catalog - request a copy via the inquiry form below.

Every critical system is engineered for durability, efficiency and ease of service.
Powertrain
Weichai supercharged diesel - strong power, high torque backup, excellent cold-start, 8-12% lower fuel consumption.
Z-Type Working Device
Single swing arm Z-type connecting rod with great digging force and high working efficiency.
Medium Wheelbase
3100 mm medium wheelbase absorbs advantages of short and long wheelbase for balanced performance.
Hydraulics
High-efficiency hydraulic system with high-intensity quartering hammer for multiple functions.
Operator Cab
Comfortable cab with broad view, ergonomic controls and all-day operator comfort.
Serviceability
Designed for fast, accessible daily service to maximize uptime on construction sites.

One Vehicle, Every Construction Task
The ZL50 construction shovel vehicle handles every material-handling role on the jobsite.

Municipal Construction
Roads, utilities, urban earthwork

Earthwork Sites
Excavation, fill, compaction support

Gravel Pits
Aggregate, sand, crushed stone loading

Coal Mines
Coal stockpile and truck loading

Demolition & Debris
Rubble, concrete, scrap handling

Farms & Forestry
Forks, grabs, log handling
User Evaluation

José R.
Construction Co., Brazil

Sergey K.
Construction Director, Russia

Ahmed M.
Civil Engineering, Egypt

FAQ

01.What is a construction shovel vehicle?
02.What ZL50 models are available from Liteng?
03.What is the difference between LT955, LT956 and LT958?
04.What is the warranty and lead time?
05.Can I customize the bucket or attachments?
06.What payment terms and shipping methods are supported?
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