Technical Description
The Volvo L30 is a compact wheel loader engineered for high performance in confined spaces and demanding environments. It features a robust Z-bar linkage and a bucket capacity of 1.4 cubic yards (1 m³), with a bucket width of 6 feet (2 m) and a breakout force of 9,734.3 lbs (4,415 kg), ensuring efficient material handling and high breakout power. The loader delivers a dump clearance of 8.1 feet (2 m) at maximum raise and a hinge pin height of 10.6 feet (3 m), providing excellent reach and dump angles for quick unloading. Its compact dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 17.4 feet (5 m), a wheelbase of 7.1 feet (2 m), and a width over tires of 5.8 feet (2 m), making it highly maneuverable in tight areas. The L30 is powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder BF4L 1011FT engine with a displacement of 166.6 cubic inches, producing 61 hp (45 kW) gross power at 2,300 rpm and 58 hp (43 kW) net power, with peak torque at 1,800 rpm. The hydraulic system utilizes a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 13.8 gallons per minute (49 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3,045.8 psi, enabling fast cycle times: 6 seconds to raise, 3.1 seconds to lower, and 1.6 seconds to dump. The loader has a hydrostatic transmission with two forward and two reverse gears, achieving a maximum speed of 18.7 mph (29 kph) in both directions. With an operating weight of 10,494.1 lbs (4,760 kg), a static tipping weight of 8,046.9 lbs (3,650 kg), and a turning radius of 14 feet (4 m), the L30 offers stability and agility. It is equipped with a 22.8-gallon (83 l) fuel tank and features a 12-volt electrical system with an 80-amp alternator.
