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FeatureVolvo BL60Backhoe loaderCaterpillar 438 Series IIBackhoe loader
Horsepower61.9 kW61.9 kW
Weight7311.9 kg7361.8 kg
TransmissionPowerShuttle—
Pump Capacity115.8 LPM138.2 LPM
Lift Capacity2404.0 kg2363.2 kg
Engine ManufacturerVolvoCaterpillar
Engine ModelD4D4.2359999999999998
Net Power61.9 kW57.4 kW
No Of Cylinders4—
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4041.1 cc3860.8 cc
AspirationTurbocharged—
Power Measured2200 RPM—
Torque Measured1500 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )131.5 kg—
Torque Rise (Net )0.28000000000000003—
Operating Voltage12 V—
Alternator Supplied Amperage70 A—
Fuel Capacity120.0 l—
Oil Capacity14.0 l—
Cooling Capacity18.9 l—
Hydraulic System Capacity110.2 l—
Front Axle Oil Capacity6.4 l—
Rear Axle Oil Capacity14.0 l—
Transmission TypePowerShuttle—
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)38.8 km/h30.6 km/h
Max Speed (Reverse)38.8 km/h30.7 km/h
Pump TypeOpen-center, flow-sharing with single gear type pump—
Pump Flow Capacity115.8 LPM138.2 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure171.7 bar186.2 bar
Dig Depth426.7 cm487.7 cm
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm609.6 cm
Loading Height365.8 cm335.3 cm
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm426.7 cm
Reach At Max Dump Height61.0 cm91.4 cm
Dump Height274.3 cm274.3 cm
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm670.6 cm
Lift Capacity At Full Height2404.0 kg2363.2 kg
Load At Max Lift Capacity2404.0 kg1678.3 kg
Operating Weight7311.9 kg7361.8 kg
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³1.0 m³
Bucket Width235.0 cm239.5 cm
Bucket Breakout Force4535.9 kg364039.3 kg
Reach From Swivel579.1 cm548.6 cm
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm274.3 cm
Overall Height365.8 cm365.8 cm
Overall Length731.5 cm579.1 cm
Overall Width243.8 cm243.8 cm
Wheelbase213.4 cm213.4 cm
Turning Radius304.8 cm396.2 cm
Ground Clearance30.5 cm30.5 cm
Gross Power—61.9 kW
Bucket Dig Force—4994.0 kg
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—4907.9 kg
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—966.2 kg
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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