Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM EL70 ➔

Backhoe

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force	9,280.00 lbs (4,209.34 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	6,880.00 lbs (3,120.72 kg)
Dig Depth	15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	18.60 ft (5.67 m)
Load Height - Extended	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Reach From Swivel	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	24.10 ft (7.35 m)

Dimensions

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Transport Length	26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Transport Width	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Wheelbase	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	273.00 cu in (4,473.68 cu cm)
Engine Model	TD 45B
Gross Power	112.70 hp (84.04 kw)
Net Max Torque	324.60 lbs ft (440.09 nm)
Net Power	104.60 hp (78.00 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	45.00 gpm (170.33 lpm)
Pump Type	two axial-flow piaton pumps
Relief Valve Pressure	3263 psi

Loader

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	16,160.00 lbs (7,330.06 kg)
Bucket Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Bucket Width	98.50 in (250.19 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Dig Depth	29.20 in (74.17 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.90 ft (0.88 m)

Operating Specifications

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Fuel Capacity	67.40 gal (255.11 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55.50 gal (210.07 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight 4wd	24,013.00 lbs (10,892.13 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	18.4-30/14 SGL
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Turning Radius	18.80 ft (5.73 m)

Tires

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size	18.4-30/14 SGL

Transmission

Volvo BM EL70 Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	27.40 mph (44.10 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.90 mph (25.59 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Volvo BM HT 90 automatic Power shift

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