2006-2013 VOLVO BM LM846 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo BM LM846 is a robust wheel loader designed for heavy-duty construction and material handling. It features a 6-cylinder Volvo D 50 B direct injection engine with a displacement of 313 cubic inches, delivering a gross power of 120 hp at 1600 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque. The machine operates with a full power-shift transmission comprising 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, enabling a maximum travel speed of 18.7 mph in both directions. The hydraulic system includes a Hamworthy pump with a flow capacity of 58.2 gallons per minute and a relief valve set at 1700 psi, supporting efficient bucket operations. The loader is equipped with a large 6.6 cubic yard heaped bucket, 8.3 feet wide, with a dump clearance of 9.7 feet at maximum raise and a reach of 3.4 feet. Its dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.7 feet, a height to the top of the cab of 9.9 feet, and an overall length with the bucket on the ground of 21.4 feet. The wheelbase measures 8.9 feet, and the turning radius is 16.1 feet, fitted with durable 20.5-25/12 tires. Weighing 22,487 lbs with a static tipping load of 14,991 lbs, the LM846 has a fuel capacity of 51.6 gallons and uses a 24-volt electrical system. Introduced in the 1970s, it combines reliability and power, making it suitable for demanding construction tasks that require robust material movement and lifting capability.