VOLVO L70C WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Volvo L70C is a robust wheel loader featuring a turbocharged 6-cylinder TD 63 KDE diesel engine with a displacement of 334 cubic inches (5.5 L), delivering a gross power of 130 hp (97 kW) and net power of 122 hp (91 kW) at 2100 rpm. It produces a maximum torque of approximately 454 lb-ft (615 Nm) at 1100 rpm. The machine operates on a 24 V electrical system, with a 60 A alternator and a cooling system capacity of about 10.6 gallons (38 L). The hydraulic system uses an axial piston pump with a flow capacity of 42.3 gallons per minute (159 L/min), relief valve setting at 3771 psi, and cycle times including a 5.1-second raise, 1.3-second dump, and 3-second lower. The transmission is a power shift type with 4 forward and 3 reverse gears, allowing a maximum forward speed of 27.3 mph (44 kph) and reverse speed of 16.2 mph (26 kph). The loader has an operating weight of around 26,015 lbs (11,800 kg) and is equipped with 20.5 R25 tires. Its dimensions include an overall length with bucket on the ground of 22.7 ft (7 m), width over tires of 7.9 ft (2 m), a height to top of cab of 10.5 ft (3 m), a wheelbase of 9.4 ft (3 m), and ground clearance of 1.5 ft (0.45 m). The bucket boasts a breakout force of 19,760 lbs (8,963 kg), a heaped capacity of 3.3 cubic yards (2 m³), an 8.3 ft (2 m) width, and a dump clearance at max raise of 9.4 ft (3 m). Auxiliary fluid capacities include 50.2 gallons (189 L) of fuel, 17.2 gallons (64 L) hydraulic fluid, 4.3 gallons (15 L) engine oil, and 6.4 gallons (23 L) for both front and rear axle differentials. The rear axle features 26° of oscillation, and the loader’s turning radius is approximately 18.5 ft (5.6 m).