VOLVO L180D WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo L180D wheel loader is a robust and versatile machine designed for demanding construction and material handling tasks. Featuring a 6-cylinder turbocharged Volvo TD 122 engine, it delivers 284 hp (212 kW) gross power at 2100 rpm and 280 hp (209 kW) net power, with peak torque available at 900 rpm. The loader has a 5.5 cu yd (4 m³) heaped bucket capacity and a 10.5 ft (3 m) bucket width, providing efficient loading performance. Key dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 29 ft (9 m), a height to the top of the cab of 11.7 ft (3 m), and a hinge pin maximum height of 14.8 ft (4 m). The machine offers a ground clearance of 1.6 ft (0.5 m), a wheelbase of 11.7 ft (3.6 m), and a turning radius of 24.4 ft (7.4 m), ensuring maneuverability in confined spaces. The hydraulic system provides fast cycle times, with a dump time of 2.5 seconds, a lower time of 3.5 seconds, and a raise time of 6.6 seconds, supported by a pump flow capacity of 82.7 gal/min (310 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3263.4 psi. The Volvo HT220 automatic power shift transmission delivers four forward and four reverse gears, with a maximum speed of 21.9 mph (34 kph) in both directions. The L180D has an operating weight of 58,136 lbs (26,370 kg), a static tipping weight of 46,319.2 lbs (21,010 kg), and is equipped with 26.5R25*L3 tires. Fluid capacities include 84.1 gal (318 l) fuel, 21.2 gal (79 l) cooling system, 9 gal (34 l) engine oil, 43.6 gal (163 l) hydraulic system, and 10.1 gal (38 l) transmission fluid.