The Volvo BM 654 is a compact, four-wheel drive rigid wheel loader featuring a Volvo D 50 A six-cylinder engine producing 113 horsepower at 2500 rpm. This robust machine delivers a static tipping load of 3,900 kg and operates at a total weight of 7,500 kg, making it suitable for light to moderate material handling applications. The loader is equipped with a 1.1 cubic meter (1.5 cu yd) heaped bucket and a 2-meter wide bucket for versatile loading operations. Its hydraulic system boasts a pump flow capacity of 151 liters per minute with a relief valve setting of 1,849 psi, enabling a 6-second raise time and 4-second lower time for efficient cycle operations. The power-shift transmission provides two forward speeds and one reverse speed, with a maximum forward speed of 29 kph and reverse speed of 11 kph. Dimensionally, the machine features a 5-meter transport length, 3-meter cab height, and 10.7-meter maximum hinge pin height, delivering excellent load reach and dump clearance of 2 meters. The 14x24/12 tire configuration and rear wheel steering enable superior maneuverability in confined work spaces, while the 2-meter wheelbase contributes to stability during lifting operations. Manufactured between 1963 and 1969, this legacy loader exemplifies durable construction equipment design and remains a capable performer for earthmoving, landscaping, and material distribution tasks.