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Volvo BM 861 Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM 861 ➔

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Dump Height	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Overall Height	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Overall Length	31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Overall Width	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Wheelbase	13.30 ft (4.05 m)

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	14.40 cu yd (11.01 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	11.40 cu yd (8.72 cu m)
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	18 seconds
Raise Time	18 seconds
Rated Payload	40,829.70 lbs (18,520.06 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	334.00 cu in (5,473.29 cu cm)
Engine Model	TD 60 B
Gross Power	170.00 hp (126.77 kw)
Max Torque	328.30 lbs ft (445.11 nm)
Net Power	146.00 hp (108.87 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	2000 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity	74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	42.30 gal (160.11 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Tire Size	front18.00 x 25- rear 20.5x25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	powershift

Weights

Front Axle - empty	16,071.70 lbs (7,290.01 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	23,148.60 lbs (10,500.04 kg)
Total Empty	28,351.50 lbs (12,860.04 kg)
Total Loaded	69,181.10 lbs (31,380.06 kg)

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