Volvo BM 1240 Wheel Loader

Bucket

Bucket Capacity, Heaped 3.27 yd3 (2.5 m3)
Bucket Width 8.21 ft in (2500 mm)
Breakout Force 16160 lbf (71.89 kN)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise 9.88 ft in (3010 mm)
Hinge Pin – Max Height 13 ft in (3960 mm)

Dimensions

Length With Bucket On Ground 22.31 ft in (6800 mm)
Width Over Tires 8.17 ft in (2490 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.01 ft in (3050 mm)
Wheelbase 9.85 ft in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance 1.48 ft in (450 mm)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Model Volvo D70B
Displacement 409 cu in (6.8 L)
Net Power 145 hp (108.2 kw)
Gross Power 160 hp (119.4 kw)
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Max Torque 340.8 lb ft (462 Nm)
Torque Measured @ 1600 rpm

Transmission

Transmission Type Full power shift 4-speed transmission
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Forward Speed 26 mph (41.9 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 26 mph (41.9 km/h)

Volvo BM 1240 Wheel Loader Specs and Dimensions

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 27999 lb (12700 kg)
Static Tipping Weight 18078 lb (8200 kg)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 25 amps
Tire Size 20.5-25/16 L2.L3
Turning Radius 19.3 ft in (5870 mm)

Hydraulic System

Pump Type Gear-Type Design
Relief Valve Setting 1990 psi (13720 kPa)
Pump Flow Capacity 66.1 gal/min (250 L/min)
Raise Time 7.2 sec
Dump Time 2.8 sec
Lower Time 5.1 sec

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 60.8 gal (230 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 4.5 gal (17 L)
Cooling System Capacity 7.4 gal (28 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity 6.7 gal (25 L)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 9.6 gal (36 L)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 8.7 gal (32.6 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity 68.7 gal (260 L)
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