LiuGong makes battery-electric wheel loaders in several sizes. The useful buying question is which machine, battery configuration and charging arrangement will support your loading cycle. A model name or battery capacity alone cannot answer that.
Start with the material, required load, loading height and daily operating pattern. Then compare the electric models against those needs, using a specification sheet for the exact configuration being quoted.
Compare the electric models by their loading role
The following reference figures come from LiuGong’s global English product catalog, checked on 10 October 2026. They describe catalog configurations rather than stock availability or a confirmed specification for every market.
| Model | Rated load capacity | Rated storage energy | Standard bucket capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820TE | 2,000 kg | 70.5 kWh | 1.2 m³ |
| 848TE | 4,800 kg | 282 kWh | 2.7 m³ |
| 856HE | 5,800 kg | 350 or 423 kWh | 3.5 m³ |
The 820TE is the smaller loading option in this comparison. The 848TE and 856HE provide higher rated load capacities, but the larger battery is not a reason by itself to choose a larger machine. Access space, material density and the height of the receiving hopper or vehicle still determine whether a loader suits the job.
Keep the model designation exact when comparing quotations. LiuGong’s 856H and 856HE are different products: the 856H catalog describes an engine-powered loader, while the 856HE is battery electric. Removing the final letter can change the machine being discussed.
Treat the battery configuration as part of the order
The global 856HE page lists both 350 kWh and 423 kWh battery configurations. A quotation that states only “856HE” leaves an important question unanswered.
Battery energy is measured in kWh; charging power is measured in kW. Those figures describe different things. A battery’s storage rating does not tell you how many hours the machine will work in your application.
Ask for consumption or operating-duration evidence from a comparable loading cycle. State the travel distance, material, loading frequency, gradients, ambient conditions and planned breaks. If the supplier provides a runtime claim, ask what operating conditions it represents and which battery version was used.
This gives you something more useful than a general promise of a full shift: a basis for checking whether the proposed machine can complete your actual work.
Confirm charging before arranging delivery
LiuGong lists CCS1, CCS2 and GB/T charging interfaces as options for the 820TE. That makes the charging specification an ordering detail, not something to assume from the destination country.
Request confirmation of the machine inlet, charger connector, charger input requirements and included equipment. Have the site’s electrical supply checked against the selected charger before committing to the installation.
A charging-time figure also needs context. Ask for the starting and finishing battery charge levels, charger power and test conditions. A headline fast-charge claim should not become a guaranteed turnaround time for a different charger or electrical supply.
Plan where charging will happen and when the machine can stop. An overnight charging arrangement and a loader operating across several shifts may need different solutions.
Compare the complete package
Evaluate the loader, battery, charger, installation and service arrangements together. For an operating-cost comparison, request the assumptions behind electricity consumption and maintenance estimates rather than accepting a universal savings percentage.
The quotation should identify the battery version, bucket, charging equipment, commissioning responsibilities and applicable warranty terms. For a used electric loader, add battery condition records and available service history to the enquiry.
Our LiuGong wheel loader page is a starting point for an equipment enquiry. Specify that you are asking about a battery-electric loader and provide the intended model and work requirements. The existing loader listing does not by itself confirm electric-model availability.