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Volvo BM 1240 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM 1240 ➔

Bucket

Breakout Force	16,160.00 lbs (7,330.06 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.30 cu yd (2.52 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	22.40 ft (6.83 m)
Wheelbase	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Width Over Tires	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Displacement	409.00 cu in (6,702.32 cu cm)
Engine Model	D70B
Gross Power	160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Net Power	145.00 hp (108.13 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2.8 seconds
Lower Time	5.1 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	66.10 gpm (250.19 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear-Type Design
Raise Time	7.2 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	1990 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	25 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Fuel Capacity	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	27,998.80 lbs (12,700.06 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	8.70 gal (32.93 l)
Static Tipping Weight	18,078.00 lbs (8,200.05 kg)
Tire Size	20.5-25/16 L2.L3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Turning Radius	19.30 ft (5.88 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	26.00 mph (41.84 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26.00 mph (41.84 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Full power shift 4-speed transmission

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