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Published dimensions and weight

Volvo BM 861

The Volvo BM 861 is an articulated dump truck powered by a 146 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Articulated Dump Truck category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Total Empty28351.5 lb12860 kg
03Selected published values38
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 31.14 ft / 9490 mm
  • Overall Width: 8.21 ft / 2500 mm
  • Overall Height: 9.49 ft / 2890 mm
  • Wheelbase: 13.29 ft / 4050 mm
Typical use

Articulated dump trucks are commonly used to haul bulk material across construction, quarry and earthmoving sites. Published rows for Volvo BM 861 include published payload of 40829.61 lb / 18520 kg, published body capacity of 14.39 yd3 / 11 m3, published engine power of 170 hp / 126.8 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (31.14 ft / 9490 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (8.21 ft / 2500 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Height” field (9.49 ft / 2890 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length31.14 ft9490 mm
Overall Width8.21 ft2500 mm
Overall Height9.49 ft2890 mm
Wheelbase13.29 ft4050 mm
Ground Clearance1.3 ft395 mm
Dump Height18.77 ft5720 mm
Dump Ground Clearance2.37 ft720 mm
02

Dump

Dump Angle70 degrees70 degrees
Lower Time18 sec18 sec
Rated Payload40829.61 lb18520 kg
Capacity - Struck11.38 yd38.7 m3
Raise Time18 sec18 sec
Capacity - Heaped14.39 yd311 m3
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelTD 60 BTD 60 B
Gross Power170 hp126.8 kw
Net Power146 hp108.9 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Max Torque328.3 lb ft445 Nm
Torque Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement334 cu in5.5 L
04

Operational

Fuel Capacity74 gal280 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity42.3 gal160 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 gal17 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Tire Sizefront18.00 x 25- rear 20.5x25front18.00 x 25- rear 20.5x25
05

Transmission

Transmission Typepowershiftpowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed11.6 mph18.6 km/h
06

Weights

Front Axle - Empty16071.7 lb7290 kg
Front Axle - Loaded23148.6 %23148.536 %
Total Empty28351.5 lb12860 kg
Total Loaded69181.1 lb31380 kg
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