1994-2023 VOLVO L180C WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo L180C wheel loader is a robust and versatile machine designed for demanding construction and material handling applications. Powered by a turbocharged Volvo TD 122 KHE 6-cylinder engine, it delivers 284 hp (212 kW) gross power at 2,100 rpm and 269 hp (201 kW) net power, with peak torque available at 900 rpm. The loader features a Volvo HT220 automatic power shift transmission with four forward and three reverse gears, enabling smooth gear changes and efficient operation. Its hydraulic system utilizes a double vane pump, providing a flow capacity of 82.8 gal/min (310 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3,363 psi, ensuring rapid cycle times with a dump time of 2.5 seconds, lower time of 3.5 seconds, and raise time of 6.6 seconds. The L180C has a heaped bucket capacity of 6.3 cu yds (5 m³), a bucket width of 10.5 ft (3 m), and a dump clearance at max raise of 10.1 ft (3 m). The machine’s operating weight is 60,627.2 lbs (27,500 kg), with a static tipping weight of 43,700 lbs (19,822 kg). It is equipped with 26.5R25 tires and offers a rear axle oscillation of 30° for improved stability on uneven terrain. The loader’s dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 28.1 ft (9 m), a height to the top of the cab of 11.7 ft (3 m), and a hinge pin max height of 14.7 ft (4 m). The L180C also features a 24-volt electrical system, a 60-amp alternator, and a turning radius of 24.6 ft (7 m), making it highly maneuverable.