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Published dimensions and weight

Volvo BM EL70

Weighing roughly 10.9 t and rated at 104.6 hp, the Volvo BM EL70 is a loader backhoe in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Loader Backhoe category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd24013 lb10892.2 kg
03Selected published values56
Published highlights
  • Load Height - Std: 12.57 ft / 3830 mm
  • Reach From Swivel - Std: 20.9 ft / 6370 mm
  • Dig Depth - Std: 15.2 ft / 4630 mm
  • Reach At Load Height - Std: 7.04 ft / 2145 mm
Typical use

Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Volvo BM EL70 include published bucket capacity of 1.97 yd3 / 1.5 m3, published engine power of 112.7 hp / 84 kw, published hydraulic flow of 45 gal/min / 170 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (12.57 ft / 3830 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (20.9 ft / 6370 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (15.2 ft / 4630 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

Backhoe

Load Height - Std12.57 ft3830 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std20.9 ft6370 mm
Dig Depth - Std15.2 ft4630 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std7.04 ft2145 mm
Load Height - Ext13.69 ft4170 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Ext6880 lb3120.72 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std9280 lb4209.34 kg
Dig Depth - Ext18.51 ft5640 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.19 ft3105 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext2000 lb907.19 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std3030 lb1374.39 kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext24.02 ft7320 mm
02

Dimensions

Transport Length26.58 ft8100 mm
Transport Width8.21 ft2500 mm
Transport Height13.62 ft4150 mm
Wheelbase8.24 ft2510 mm
Ground Clearance1.58 ft480 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab10.11 ft3080 mm
03

Loader

Clearance At Max Dump Height9.22 ft2810 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.89 ft880 mm
Dig Depth29.14 in740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force16160 lb71.91 kN
Bucket Width98.43 in2500 mm
Bucket Capacity1.97 yd31.5 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height7420 lb3365.66 kg
04

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelTD 45BTD 45B
Net Power104.6 hp78 kw
Gross Power112.7 hp84 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Max Torque324.6 lb ft440 Nm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Displacement273 cu in4.5 L
05

Operational

Operating Weight 4wd24013 lb10892.2 kg
Fuel Capacity67.4 gal255 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity55.5 gal210 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity3.2 gal12 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity7.2 gal27 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity6 gal22.5 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity6 gal22.5 L
Turning Radius18.8 ft5730 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd18.4-30/14 SGL18.4-30/14 SGL
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd18.4-30/14 SGL18.4-30/14 SGL
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage60 amps60 amps
06

Transmission

Transmission TypeVolvo BM HT 90 automatic Power shiftVolvo BM HT 90 automatic Power shift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward27.4 mph44 km/h
Max Speed Reverse15.9 mph25.5 km/h
07

Hydraulic

Pump Typetwo axial-flow piaton pumpstwo axial-flow piaton pumps
Pump Flow Capacity45 gal/min170 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3263 psi22497.6 kPa
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