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Volvo BM EL70C Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM EL70C ➔

Backhoe

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)
Reach From Swivel	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	24.10 ft (7.35 m)

Dimensions

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

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	293.00 cu in (4,801.42 cu cm)
Engine Model	TD 48 GAE
Gross Power	120.70 hp (90.01 kw)
Net Max Torque	343.00 lbs ft (465.04 nm)
Net Power	118.10 hp (88.07 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	1350 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	45.00 gpm (170.33 lpm)
Pump Type	two axial-flow piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3263 psi

Loader

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

Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Fuel Capacity	67.40 gal (255.11 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.40 gal (115.06 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 SGL
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Turning Radius	18.80 ft (5.73 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

18.4-30 SGL

Transmission

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 HT90 powershift transmission

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