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Volvo BM 646 Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM 646 ➔

Backhoe

Dig Depth	14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Reach From Swivel	19.20 ft (5.85 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Transport Length	26.50 ft (8.08 m)
Wheelbase	8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Engine

Displacement	256.30 cu in (4,200.01 cu cm)
Engine Model	BM TD 42
Gross Power	84.50 hp (63.01 kw)
Net Max Torque	220.60 lbs ft (299.09 nm)
Number of Cylinders	4

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	29.90 gpm (113.17 lpm)
Pump Type	gear pump
Relief Valve Pressure	2465 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	8,600.00 lbs (3,900.90 kg)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Reach at Max Dump Height	1.80 ft (0.55 m)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	43 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	25.40 gal (96.14 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	50.20 gal (190.01 l)
Max Weight	21,495.10 lbs (9,750.03 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14.9-24/14
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

18.4-34/14

Transmission

Max Speed	18.50 mph (29.77 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	18.50 mph (29.77 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	hydromechanical gearbox with power shift

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