Volvo L40B Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: L40B ➔

Bucket

Breakout Force	13,713.00 lbs (6,220.12 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	1.60 cu yd (1.22 cu m)
Bucket Width	7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2.80 ft (0.85 m)
Wheelbase	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Width Over Tires	7.10 ft (2.16 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	290.50 cu in (4,760.45 cu cm)
Engine Model	D5DCAE2
Gross Power	97.00 hp (72.33 kw)
Make	Volvo
Net Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.5 seconds
Lower Time	5 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	28.00 gpm (105.98 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston pump
Raise Time	6 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3335.9 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	34.30 gal (129.83 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31.70 gal (119.98 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	17,417.00 lbs (7,900.23 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.60-2.60 cu yd (1.22-1.99 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Static Tipping Weight	11,574.00 lbs (5,249.88 kg)
Tire Size	15.5-25
Turning Radius	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	12.50 mph (20.12 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12.50 mph (20.12 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Weights

Operating Weight

17,417.00 lbs (7,900.23 kg)

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