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Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loader

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

Backhoe

Dig Depth	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Reach From Swivel	19.10 ft (5.82 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	22.30 ft (6.80 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Transport Length	24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	7.20 ft (2.19 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	244.00 cu in (3,998.45 cu cm)
Engine Model	D4D
Net Max Torque	287.00 lbs ft (389.11 nm)
Net Power	90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.28
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	42.00 gpm (158.97 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial-piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3625 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	12,445.00 lbs (5,644.96 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	92.60 in (235.20 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Dig Depth	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Lift Capacity	6,953.00 lbs (3,153.83 kg)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.80 ft (0.85 m)

Operating 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 volts
Operating Weight 4wd	18,973.00 lbs (8,606.02 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12.5/80-18
Turning Radius	16.50 ft (5.03 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

19.5Lx24

Transmission

Max Speed	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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