- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.88 ft / 3010 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 3.27 yd3 / 2.5 m3
- Bucket Width: 8.21 ft / 2500 mm
- Breakout Force: 16160 lb / 71.89 kN
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo BM 1240
The Volvo BM 1240 is a wheel loader of about 12.7 t, powered by a 145 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight27998.8 lb12700 kg
03Selected published values43
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Volvo BM 1240 include published bucket capacity of 3.27 yd3 / 2.5 m3, published breakout force of 16160 lb / 71.89 kN, published operating weight of 27998.8 lb / 12700 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.88 ft / 3010 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (3.27 yd3 / 2.5 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (8.21 ft / 2500 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.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise9.88 ft3010 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped3.27 yd32.5 m3
Bucket Width8.21 ft2500 mm
Breakout Force16160 lb71.89 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.48 ft450 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground22.31 ft6800 mm
Width Over Tires8.17 ft2490 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.01 ft3050 mm
Wheelbase9.85 ft3000 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height13 ft3960 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelD70BD70B
Net Power145 hp108.2 kw
Gross Power160 hp119.4 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Max Torque340.8 lb ft462 Nm
Displacement409 cu in6.8 L
Torque Measured @1600 rpm1600 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight27998.8 lb12700 kg
Fuel Capacity60.8 gal230 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity68.7 gal260 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity4.5 gal17 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity7.4 gal28 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.7 gal25 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.6 gal36 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity8.7 gal32.6 L
Static Tipping Weight18078 lb8200 kg
Turning Radius19.3 ft5870 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage25 amps25 amps
Tire Size20.5-25/16 L2.L320.5-25/16 L2.L3
Transmission
Transmission TypeFull power shift 4-speed transmissionFull power shift 4-speed transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward26 mph41.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse26 mph41.9 km/h
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting1990 psi13720.6 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity66.1 gal/min250 L/min
Raise Time7.2 sec7.2 sec
Dump Time2.8 sec2.8 sec
Lower Time5.1 sec5.1 sec
Pump TypeGear-Type DesignGear-Type Design
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