The DL480-7 replaces the DL450-5, offering 7% greater bucket capacity than its predecessor to boost machine productivity and make it more competitive in its class — the biggest, highest-capacity DEVELON wheel loader with a 6.3 yd³ bucket.

A 12.7 L, 6-cylinder Scania DC13 with a variable-geometry turbo produces 344.6 hp at 1,800 rpm and a massive 1,180 lb·ft of torque at 1,300 rpm — strong, low-rpm power for the heaviest production loading.

The largest hydraulic pump in the family — a 97.2-gpm variable-displacement axial-piston pump at 4,641 psi — delivers strong breakout and lift force with fast, responsive cycles under the heaviest multifunction loads.

A full-automatic 4F/3R torque-converter powershift multiplies torque for strong rimpull, with an optional 5F/3R transmission featuring a torque-converter lock-up clutch (US50/US51 packages) for higher efficiency and road speed.

Meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions with HPCR fuel, a variable-geometry turbo, cooled EGR and a DOC + SCR/DEF aftertreatment package — and no diesel particulate filter (DPF) to regenerate, on an 87.7-gal fuel tank and 15.9-gal DEF tank.

The Z-bar loader linkage generates up to 51,931 lbf of breakout force with a 45,322 lb static tipping load (straight) and a 6.3 yd³ bucket on 26.5R25 tires — the most digging and lifting capacity in the family by a wide margin.

New larger and stronger axles strengthen the DL480-7 and increase its lift capacity — and the larger axles offer better braking capacity that extends the lifetime of the brake discs.

Added material to the box frame strengthens the machine to handle the increased lift capacity and the loads of the family's heaviest, highest-capacity loader.

Heavy outboard planetary axles with standard front/rear limited-slip differentials deliver traction and durability; an optional hydraulic-locking front differential adds grip in demanding conditions.

Sealed, self-adjusting outboard wet brakes with spring-applied hydraulic release deliver fade-free stopping and long service life in demanding duty cycles.

A high-performance Z-bar lift arm maximizes breakout force and dump clearance, with standard (US10/11/50/51) and optional high-lift (US20/21) arm configurations to match your loading height and capacity needs.

Standard ride control cushions the loader arms over rough terrain, reducing material spillage and operator fatigue while allowing faster load-and-carry travel.

In-cab adjustable automatic boom/lift kick-out and bucket return-to-dig repeat your set heights and bucket angle automatically, speeding up repetitive loading cycles.

A variable-displacement axial-piston pump feeds a closed-center, pilot-operated system at 4,641 psi — high pressure for strong force and fast cycle times under heavy multifunction loads.

A standard 3rd-valve auxiliary circuit and boom float expand attachment versatility — run grapples, snow blowers, brooms and more beyond the standard bucket.

A completely redesigned cab brings the new DEVELON Smart Touch display, Transparent Bucket multi-camera system and automatic climate control for operator comfort and productivity in the flagship loader.

Standard Situation Awareness Technology enhances all-around jobsite awareness and operating safety, helping the operator detect people and obstacles around the machine.

A new radiator with wider fin spacing reduces clogging and simplifies daily maintenance, while a standard variable-speed reversible fan purges the cooling cores of debris — both improving uptime protection.

Standard joystick control, or optional 3-lever fingertip control for precise, low-effort multifunction operation during long, high-cycle loading shifts.

A standard rearview camera improves visibility; an optional around-view monitor (AVM) stitches a 360° bird's-eye view for confident operation in tight or busy jobsites.

MY DEVELON telematics is preinstalled — tracking machine location, hours, fuel use and health remotely to help manage maintenance, security and fleet utilization. An optional smart scale weighs loads on the go.