- Load Height - Std: 12.52 ft / 3814 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 19.07 ft / 5810 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.42 ft / 4386 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 9.25 ft / 2810 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo BL70
The Volvo BL70 is a 8.6 t-class loader backhoe with a 90 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd18973 lb8606 kg
03Selected published values52
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Volvo BL70 include published bucket capacity of 1.3 yd3 / 1 m3, published engine power of 90 hp / 67.1 kw, published hydraulic flow of 42 gal/min / 160 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (12.52 ft / 3814 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (19.07 ft / 5810 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.42 ft / 4386 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.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std12.52 ft3814 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std19.07 ft5810 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.42 ft4386 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std9.25 ft2810 mm
Dig Depth - Ext17.93 ft5450 mm
Load Height - Ext14.53 ft4428 mm
Reach From Swivel - Ext22.29 ft6791 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext12.08 ft3685 mm
Load At Max Lift - Std6953 lb3154 kg
Dimensions
Transport Length24.08 ft7339 mm
Transport Width7.75 ft2350 mm
Transport Height12.08 ft3689 mm
Wheelbase7.17 ft2185 mm
Ground Clearance1.04 ft317 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.42 ft2878 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.75 ft2662 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.75 ft835 mm
Dig Depth8.4 in213 mm
Bucket Breakout Force12445 lb55.4 kN
Bucket Width92.52 in2350 mm
Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height6953 lb3154 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelD4DD4D
Net Power90 hp67.1 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Torque Measured @1500 rpm1500 rpm
Net Torque Rise28 %28 %
Net Max Torque287 lb ft390 Nm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement244 cu in4.1 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity31.7 gal120 L
Operating Weight 4wd18973 lb8606 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity35.7 gal135 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5 gal19 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity1.7 gal6.5 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Turning Radius16.5 ft5 m
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd12.5/80-1812.5/80-18
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd19.5Lx2419.5Lx24
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
Transmission
Transmission Typepowershuttle with full synchronized gearpowershuttle with full synchronized gear
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward22.7 mph36.6 km/h
Max Speed Reverse22.7 mph36.6 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypeAxial-piston pumpAxial-piston pump
Pump Flow Capacity42 gal/min160 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3625 psi173.5 kPa
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