Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BL70 ➔

Backhoe

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Ext	17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Dig Depth - Std	14.42 ft (4.40 m)
Load At Max Lift - Std	6,953.00 lbs (3,153.83 kg)
Load Height - Ext	14.53 ft (4.43 m)
Load Height - Std	12.52 ft (3.82 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	22.29 ft (6.79 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.07 ft (5.81 m)

Dimensions

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.04 ft (0.32 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Transport Height	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Transport Length	24.08 ft (7.34 m)
Transport Width	7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Wheelbase	7.17 ft (2.19 m)

Engine

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	244.00 cu in (3,998.45 cu cm)
Engine Make	2244
Engine Model	D4D
Net Max Torque	287.00 lbs ft (389.11 nm)
Net Power	90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Net Torque Rise	28 %
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	42.00 gpm (158.97 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial-piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3625 psi

Loader

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	12,445.00 lbs (5,644.96 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.3 cu yd
Bucket Width	92.52 in (235.00 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Dig Depth	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,953.00 lbs (3,153.83 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.75 ft (0.84 m)

Operational

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.70 gal (6.43 l)
Fuel Capacity	31.70 gal (119.98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight 4wd	18,973.00 lbs (8,606.02 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5Lx24
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12.5/80-18
Turning Radius	16.50 ft (5.03 m)

Transmission

Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.70 mph (36.53 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	22.70 mph (36.53 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	powershuttle with full synchronized gear

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