- Reach From Swivel - Std: 20.9 ft / 6370 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 15.2 ft / 4630 mm
- Bucket Dig Force - Std: 9280 lb / 4209.34 kg
- Load At Max Lift - Std: 3030 lb / 1374.39 kg
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo BM EL70C
The Volvo BM EL70C is a loader backhoe of about 10.9 t, powered by a 118.1 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd24013 lb10892.2 kg
03Selected published values51
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Volvo BM EL70C include published bucket capacity of 1.97 yd3 / 1.5 m3, published engine power of 120.7 hp / 90 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.
- 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.
- Compare the published “Bucket Dig Force - Std” field (9280 lb / 4209.34 kg) 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
Reach From Swivel - Std20.9 ft6370 mm
Dig Depth - Std15.2 ft4630 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Std9280 lb4209.34 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std3030 lb1374.39 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Ext6880 lb3120.72 kg
Dig Depth - Ext18.51 ft5640 mm
Reach From Swivel - Ext24.02 ft7320 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext2000 lb907.19 kg
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
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
Lift Capacity At Full Height7420 lb3365.66 kg
Bucket Width98.43 in2500 mm
Bucket Capacity1.97 yd31.5 m3
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine ModelTD 48 GAETD 48 GAE
Gross Power120.7 hp90 kw
Net Power118.1 hp88 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Torque Measured @1350 rpm1350 rpm
Net Max Torque343 lb ft465 Nm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Displacement293 cu in4.8 L
Operational
Operating Weight 4wd24013 lb10892.2 kg
Fuel Capacity67.4 gal255 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity30.4 gal115 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity3.2 gal12 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity7.2 gal27 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 SGL18.4-30 SGL
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd18.4-30 SGL18.4-30 SGL
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage60 amps60 amps
Transmission
Transmission TypeVolvo BM HT90 powershift transmissionVolvo BM HT90 powershift transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward27.4 mph44 km/h
Max Speed Reverse15.9 mph25.5 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump Typetwo axial-flow piston pumptwo axial-flow piston pump
Pump Flow Capacity45 gal/min170 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3263 psi22497.6 kPa
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