Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Volvo ➔ Model : L260H ➔
The Volvo L260H is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in quarrying, mining, aggregates, and heavy construction applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's H-series wheel loader lineup and is built for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The L260H typically features a fuel-efficient Volvo engine, load-sensing hydraulics, automatic transmission, and a reinforced loader frame for demanding cycles. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The machine is commonly used with large buckets and attachments suited to high-capacity loading tasks in tough operating environments.
General Specifications
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
9.5 (7.3) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power
416 (310) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine type
Volvo D13J (Tier 4F) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Max Dump Height
10.6 (3.2) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight
76,090 (34,510) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Axles
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Axle Oil Front
20.70 gal (78.35 l)
Axle Oil Rear
21.20 gal (80.24 l)
Front
Volvo AWB 50B
Rear
Volvo AWB 41
Rear Axle Oscillation
15 degrees
Bucket
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
67,959.74 lbs (30,826.06 kg)
Dimensions
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.97 ft (0.60 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
14.84 ft (4.52 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
30.92 ft (9.42 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
5.59 ft (1.70 m)
Wheelbase
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Width Over Tires
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Drive Train
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Drive Train specifications
Torque Multiplication, Stall Ratio
2.02:1
Transmission
Volvo HTL310
Transport Speed, Maximum
22.70 mph (36.53 kph)
Electrical System
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Electrical System specifications
Alternator Rating
2280/80 (W/A)
Batteries
2 x 12 V
Battery Capacity
2 x 170 Ah
Cold Cranking Capacity
1000 A
Starter Motor Output
9.40 hp (7.01 kw)
Voltage
24 V V
Engine
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
781.20 cu in (12,801.60 cu cm)
Engine Model
Volvo D13J
Gross Power
416.00 hp (310.22 kw)
Max Torque
Gross - 2343 Nm, Net - 2328 Nm
Net Power
414.00 hp (308.72 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1500 rpm
Torque Measured @
1100 rpm
Hydraulic Cycle Times (Unloaded)
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Hydraulic Cycle Times (Unloaded) specifications
Lift
7.1 sec
Lower
4.1 sec
Tilt
1.9 sec
Total Cycle Time
13.1 sec
Hydraulic System
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Working Pressure
Pump 1 - 29 MPa, Pump 2 - 31 MPa, Pump 3 - 25 MPa
Operational
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Def Tank Capacity
8.20 gal (31.04 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Fuel Capacity
96.70 gal (366.01 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
59.80 gal (226.34 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity
12.70 gal (48.07 l)
Steering System
Volvo L260H Wheel Loader Steering System specifications
Articulation Angle
37 degrees
Cylinder Bore
3.60 in (9.14 cm)
Maximum Flow
53.40 gpm (202.12 lpm)
Rod Diameter
2.40 in (6.10 cm)
Steering Cylinders
2
Stroke
1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Working Pressure
26 MPa, 260 bar
