Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM LM218 ➔

Bucket

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	584,503.30 lbs (265,080.87 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.80 cu yd (2.14 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Dimensions

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	16.90 ft (5.15 m)
Wheelbase	7.60 ft (2.32 m)

Engine

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	230.70 cu in (3,780.50 cu cm)
Engine Model	BM 1113
Gross Power	63.00 hp (46.98 kw)
Net Power	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	34.40 gpm (130.20 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	1070 psi

Operating Specifications

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	12,600.00 lbs (5,714.29 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	5,291.10 lbs (2,399.59 kg)
Tire Size	front 16.9-30/10 rear 9-20/10
Turning Radius	16.50 ft (5.03 m)

Transmission

Volvo BM LM218 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	16.20 mph (26.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12.50 mph (20.12 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	5
Number of Reverse Gears	5

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