Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: L70C ➔

The Volvo L70C is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction applications. It is part of Volvo's L-series loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, road building, agriculture, and industrial sites. The L70C features articulated steering, a front-mounted loader arm, and a bucket or attachment interface for moving loose material efficiently. Typical uses include loading trucks, transporting gravel, sand, soil, and other bulk materials. Known for balanced performance and operator visibility, the Volvo L70C is a mid-size wheel loader suited to versatile earthmoving and material handling tasks.

Bucket

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	19,760.00 lbs (8,963.00 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	9.40 ft (2.87 m)

Dimensions

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.70 ft (3.87 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	22.70 ft (6.92 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Wheelbase	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Width Over Tires	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

Engine

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	334.00 cu in (5,473.29 cu cm)
Engine Model	TD 63 KDE
Gross Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Net Power	122.00 hp (90.98 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.3 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	42.30 gpm (160.11 lpm)
Pump Type	axial piston
Raise Time	5.1 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3771 psi

Operating Specifications

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	50.20 gal (190.01 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	26,014.60 lbs (11,800.04 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Static Tipping Weight	15,234.00 lbs (6,910.03 kg)
Tire Size	20.5 R25*L2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Turning Radius	18.50 ft (5.64 m)

Transmission

Volvo L70C Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	27.30 mph (43.93 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	16.20 mph (26.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	power shift

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