SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo BL60 vs Caterpillar 438 Series II
A detailed comparison of the Volvo BL60 and the Caterpillar 438 Series II. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo BL6061.9 kW (83 HP)
Caterpillar 438 Series II61.9 kW (83 HP)
Weight
Volvo BL607311.9 kg (16120 lbs)
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo BL607311.9 kg (16120 lbs)
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo BL60 Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 438 Series II Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 61.9 kW (83 HP) | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Weight | 7311.9 kg (16120 lbs) | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) |
| Transmission | PowerShuttle | — |
| Pump Capacity | 115.8 LPM (30.6 GPM) | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 2404.0 kg (5300 lbs) | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | D4D | 4.2359999999999998 |
| Net Power | 61.9 kW (83 HP) | 57.4 kW (77 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4041.1 cc (246.6 cu in) | 3860.8 cc (235.6 cu in) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | — |
| Torque Measured | 1500 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 131.5 kg (290 lbs) | — |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.28000000000000003 | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 A | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 120.0 l (31.7 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 18.9 l (5 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 110.2 l (29.1 gal) | — |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 6.4 l (1.7 gal) | — |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | PowerShuttle | — |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.8 km/h (24.1 mph) | 30.6 km/h (19 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 38.8 km/h (24.1 mph) | 30.7 km/h (19.1 mph) |
| Pump Type | Open-center, flow-sharing with single gear type pump | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 115.8 LPM (30.6 GPM) | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 171.7 bar (2490 psi) | 186.2 bar (2700 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2404.0 kg (5300 lbs) | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 2404.0 kg (5300 lbs) | 1678.3 kg (3700 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 7311.9 kg (16120 lbs) | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.3 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) | 239.5 cm (94.3 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 4535.9 kg (10000 lbs) | 364039.3 kg (802570 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 731.5 cm (288 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Gross Power | — | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Bucket Dig Force | — | 4994.0 kg (11010 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | — | 4907.9 kg (10820 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | — | 966.2 kg (2130 lbs) |
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