Volvo BM 1240 Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader // Volvo
Volvo BM 1240 Bucket
| Breakout Force: | 16160 lbs (7,330 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped: | 3.3 cu yds (3 m) |
| Bucket Width: | 8.3 ft (3 m) |
Volvo BM 1240 Dimensions
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise: | 9.9 ft (3 m) |
| Ground Clearance: | 1.5 ft (0 m) |
| Height - Top of Cab: | 10.1 ft (3 m) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height: | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground: | 22.4 ft (7 m) |
| Wheelbase: | 9.9 ft (3 m) |
| Width Over Tires: | 8.2 ft (3 m) |
Volvo BM 1240 Engine
| Displacement: | 409 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Model: | D70B |
| Gross Power: | 160 hp (119 kw) |
| Net Power: | 145 hp (108 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6.0 |
| Power Measured @: | 2500 rpm |
| Torque Measured @: | 1600 rpm |
Volvo BM 1240 Hydraulic System
| Dump Time: | 2.8 sec |
| Lower Time: | 5.1 sec |
| Pump Flow Capacity: | 66.1 gal/min (250 l/min) |
| Pump Type: | Gear-Type Design |
| Raise Time: | 7.2 sec |
| Relief Valve Setting: | 1990 psi |
Volvo BM 1240 Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage: | 25 A |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity: | 7.4 gal (28 l) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity: | 4.5 gal (17 l) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: | 9.6 gal (36 l) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 60.8 gal (230 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: | 68.7 gal (260 l) |
| Operating Voltage: | 24 V V |
| Operating Weight: | 27998.8 lbs (12,700 kg) |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity: | 8.7 gal (33 l) |
| Static Tipping Weight: | 18078 lbs (8,200 kg) |
| Tire Size: | 20.5-25/16 L2.L3 |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity: | 19.3 ft (6 m) |
| Turning Radius: | 6.7 gal (25 l) |
| Max Speed - Forward: | 19.3 ft (6 m) |
Volvo BM 1240 Transmission
| Max Speed - Reverse: | 26 mph (42 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears: | 26 mph (42 kph) |
| Number of Reverse Gears: | 4.0 |
| Transmission Type: | 4.0 |
