VOLVO BM L120B WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo BM L120B wheel loader is equipped with a turbocharged 6-cylinder TD 71 G engine delivering 200 hp (149 kW) gross power at 2200 rpm, with net power of 190 hp (142 kW) and peak torque at 1400 rpm. It features a 3.7 cubic yards (2 m³) heaped bucket capacity with a bucket width of 9.4 ft (3 m) and a breakout force of 34,330 lbs (15,572 kg). The dump clearance at maximum raise is 9.5 ft (3 m), and the reach at max lift and dump is 3.6 ft (1 m). Key dimensions include 25 ft (8 m) length with bucket on ground, 11 ft (3 m) height to top of cab, 10.5 ft (3 m) wheelbase, and 8.8 ft (2 m) width over tires sized at 23.5R25. Ground clearance is 1.5 ft (0.46 m), and hinge pin height at max lift is 13.1 ft (4 m). The hydraulic system uses an open center pump with a flow capacity of 51.8 gal/min (193 l/min), relief valve setting of 3050 psi, and cycle times including 6.5 sec raise, 1.5 sec dump, and 3.1 sec lower. Transmission is a powershift type with 4 forward and 3 reverse gears, providing max speeds of 24 mph (39 kph) forward and 16.8 mph (26 kph) reverse. Operating weight is approximately 33,735 lbs (15,302 kg). The loader has a rigid front axle and oscillating rear axle with 26° rear axle oscillation, 100% differential lock, and robust fluid capacities supporting engine, hydraulic, transmission, and axle systems for efficient operation. The machine operates on 24 V electrical system with a 60 A alternator.