
VOLVO BM LM218 WHEEL LOADERS
Specifications & Market Value

Technical Description
The Volvo BM LM218 is a compact wheel loader designed for versatile material handling in construction and industrial environments. Powered by a 3-cylinder BM 1113 engine with a displacement of 230.7 cubic inches, it delivers 63 horsepower at 1,800 rpm and 56 horsepower net, providing reliable performance for its size. The loader features a heaped bucket capacity of 2.8 cubic yards (2 m³) and a struck capacity of 0.8 cubic yards, with a maximum dump clearance of 10.2 feet (3 meters) at full lift. Its hydraulic system offers a pump flow capacity of 34.4 gallons per minute and a relief valve setting of 1,070 psi, ensuring efficient cycle times and responsive operation. The LM218 has an operating weight of 12,600 pounds (5,715 kg) and a static tipping weight of 5,291.1 pounds (2,400 kg), with a ground clearance of 1.2 feet and a turning radius of 16.5 feet for maneuverability in tight spaces. The machine measures 16.9 feet in length with the bucket on the ground, a wheelbase of 7.6 feet, and a cab height of 8.4 feet. It is equipped with a 5-speed forward and reverse transmission, reaching a top forward speed of 16.2 mph (26 kph) and 12.5 mph (19 kph) in reverse. Standard tire sizes are 16.9-30/10 front and 9-20/10 rear, and the system operates on 12 volts.
Technical Attributes
- Engine Power
- 56 HP
- Static Tipping Weight
- 5,291.10
- Tire Size
- 16.9-30/10, 9-20/10
- Max Dump Height
- 10.20 ft
- Max Speed
- 16.20 mph
- Max Breakout Force
- 584503 lb-ft
- Max Bucket Capacity
- 2.80 yd³
Dimensions
- Size
- 16.9 ft L x 8.4 ft H
Category
- CONSTRUCTION
- → LOADERS
- → WHEEL LOADERS
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