VOLVO BM LM840 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo BM LM840 is a robust 4-wheel drive wheel loader powered by a direct-aspiration Volvo D 50A six-cylinder engine delivering 110 hp at 2400 rpm and 261 lb-ft torque at 1500 rpm. It features a powershift transmission with four forward and four reverse gears, enabling a top speed of 16.5 mph. The loader has an operating weight of approximately 21,100 lbs (9,571 kg) and a static tipping weight of 9,300 lbs (4,219 kg). Its bucket capacity is 5.3 cubic yards (4 m³) heaped and 1.8 cubic yards (1 m³) struck, with a dump clearance of 10.2 ft (3 m) at maximum raise and a reach of 3.3 ft (1 m) at max lift and dump. The hydraulic system features a pump flow capacity of 58.2 gal/min (220 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 1350 psi. Key dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.3 ft (0 m), height to the top of the cab of 8.9 ft (2 m), hinge pin max height of 12.8 ft (4 m), an overall length with bucket on the ground of 18.9 ft (5 m), a wheelbase of 8 ft (2 m), and a turning radius of 18.1 ft (5 m). The tire configuration includes front tires sized 18.4-34/14 and rear tires 14.9-24/10, providing stability and traction on varied terrains. This machine was produced between 1966 and 1973 and is renowned for its power, versatility, and attachment options, making it suitable for multiple loading tasks in construction and industrial applications.