VOLVO BM LM640 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo BM LM640 is a versatile wheel loader featuring a 4 cubic yard (3 cubic meter) heaped bucket capacity and a struck capacity of 1 cubic yard (1 cubic meter). It offers a maximum dump clearance of approximately 9.5 feet (3 meters) and a reach at max lift and dump of 2.1 feet (1 meter). The machine has a compact footprint with a length of 17.7 feet (5 meters), height to the top of the cab at 8.3 feet (2.5 meters), ground clearance of 1.1 feet (0.3 meters), and a wheelbase of 7.6 feet (2.3 meters), ensuring maneuverability with an 18-foot (5.5 meters) turning radius. Powered by a direct injection, 3-cylinder BM-1113 ALH engine with 230 cubic inch (3.77 liters) displacement, it delivers a gross power of 69 hp (51 kW) and net power of 63 hp (47 kW) at 2200 rpm. The hydraulic system includes a pump flow capacity of 30.8 gallons per minute (114 liters per minute) with a relief valve preset at 1280 psi, providing efficient power for lifting and loading operations. The machine’s operating weight is 14,550 lbs (6,600 kg), with front tires sized 16.9-30 and rear tires 12.4-24, supporting stable traction. The transmission provides four forward and four reverse gears, reaching a maximum speed of 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h) in both directions. The BM LM640 combines durability, power, and precise control for a broad range of heavy loading tasks.