28,000 kg329 hpMarket avg. €79k · 24 listed · 10 below market
Asking prices land at €49k – €101k, around 59% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo L180 listings currently run from €49,344 to €100,500, with a market average around €79,257. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 24 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo L180 is a large articulated wheel loader with an operating weight of 28,000 kg and an engine output of 329 hp, positioning it firmly in the upper tier of the large wheel-loader segment. Equipped with a 3.2 m³ bucket, it is built for high-volume material handling where cycle efficiency and payload capacity are primary requirements. The model has been in continuous production since 1993, reflecting a long-established platform with an extensive service and parts network.
Machines in this class are deployed in quarrying, large-scale earthmoving, bulk aggregate handling, and port and terminal operations where high tonnage throughput is the operational priority. The L180 is also used in mining support roles and heavy construction logistics, loading rigid dump trucks and articulated haulers in high-production cycles. Its bucket capacity makes it well suited to stockpile management and plant-feed applications at processing facilities.
Pre-purchase inspection for a machine in this class should include a full hydraulic cycle test under load to check lift, tilt, and auxiliary circuit response times and for any evidence of seal degradation. The articulation joint and oscillation bearing are high-wear points on all large wheel loaders and should be assessed for play and grease nipple condition. Engine condition should be evaluated through an oil sample analysis, with attention to coolant integrity and turbocharger response under acceleration. Tire condition carries significant weight in the overall assessment given the cost and lead time associated with replacement on a 28,000 kg machine. Transmission shift quality across all ranges, brake performance, and the integrity of the cab's ROPS/FOPS certification should all be confirmed before purchase. Service documentation covering the machine's full hours history is a key factor in assessing reliability confidence.
The Volvo L180 competes directly with the Liebherr L576 and the Komatsu WA480 in the large wheel-loader class. Against the Liebherr L576, the L180 presents a comparable power and weight profile, with buyer preference often determined by regional dealer network strength and operator familiarity with each manufacturer's control architecture. The Komatsu WA480 occupies a similar operating-weight bracket, and buyers evaluating both typically examine differences in bucket geometry, hydraulic flow characteristics, and long-term parts availability in their specific market. Within the L180's own price band, the principal factors driving value spread are accumulated service hours, the presence and condition of attachments such as high-tip buckets or forks, transmission and hydraulic service history, tire wear state, and whether the machine carries a current inspection certification. Configuration details, including cab specification and any installed weighing or telematics systems, also influence where an individual unit sits within the range.
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