VOLVO BACKHOE LOADERS BL61, BL61 Plus

More care. Built in. A backhoe inspired by the way you work.

The Volvo BL61 is the result of years of research into what customers wanted most. Volvo then built a machine that provides everything you expect - durability, power, quality and environmental care. The result is a machine that gets the job done and keeps coming back for more.

Designed to fit your needs Proven power plant Although the blueprints for Volvo’s BL61 The Volvo BL61 is equipped with a proven Backhoe Loader were drafted by a skilled Volvo turbo diesel engine capable of team of Volvo engineers, the inspiration delivering 64 kW / 86 HP (70 kW / 94 HP • Proven Volvo engine delivers reliable power. for its design was taken from construction for BL61 Plus), of consistent and industry professionals just like you. responsive power. The machine’s By incorporating direct customer input Powershuttle gearbox features four fully into every phase of development, Volvo synchronized gears and electro-hydraulic engineers were able to create a reliable, switching between forward and reverse. value-priced machine that brings And, for better balance, the transmission increased profitability to any size is mounted directly to the engine. operation. A powerful shift in productivity Tried and tested (Only for BL61 PLus) To ensure the BL61 Backhoe Loader met The optional Powershift transmission helps the highest levels of quality applied to all you increase productivity with four forward Volvo products, the machine was put and reverse speeds and a standard kick through rigorous on-site tests to prepare down for fast, smooth shifting from it for the daily assault of deep trenching, second to first gear. Forease of operation, heavy lifting, loading, craning and more. a fully automatic mode is activated when But the real strength of its design lies in fourth gear is engaged. Powershift makes the fact that the entire machine - from your job a lot easier so that you not only loader to bucket - functions as one get more done, you do it with speed and focused system capable of delivering comfort. reliable, productive operation year after year. Durability within The chassis of the Volvo BL61 is built tough for extended life. Every hydraulic line, fitting pin and bolt is corrosion protected and all hydraulic fittings employ • Care is built into every phase of production. O-ring face seal technology to ensure dry hydraulic joints. All electrical components are of the highest quality and all connections feature a waterproof, snap- together design.

2 • Each unit is fully tested to ensure long life. • Powershift available as an option on BL61 Plus. • BL61: 2,691 kg (5,933 lb) loader lift capacity for productivity. BL61 Plus: 2,922 kg (6,442 lb) loader lift capacity for productivity. • 52.8 kN (11,861 lb) backhoe bucket digging force.

3 Top performance at both ends of the machine.

With customer-driven engineering at its foundation, and power and reliability throughout its construction, the Volvo BL61 was built to move. And with better dig depths, breakout forces and operating capacities than virtually every competitive model in its price class, its operation will move you as well.

Built to perform Performance under pressure The BL61’s boom has a closed box The BL61’s box-welded loader frame is welded construction with fewer powered by friction welded dual lift components - and fewer welds - to give cylinders and incorporates a large, it superior strength. The kingpost is reinforced torque tube. The loader is composed of cast iron to allow flexible configured along the sloped hood line to movement and swing while still provide optimum visibility. In addition, maintaining uncompromising strength. fixed flow hydraulics and a self-levelling loader provide fast, efficient cycle times. Power to execute The loader features a centre-mounted • Narrow S-style boom offers visibility, capacity. To dig into those tough sites, the backhoe dump cylinder for a better view of the provides a 4,250 mm (14”) dig depth and bucket and more digging power. 52.8 kN (11,861 lb) of bucket dig force. The narrow, S-style boom provides Added versatility excellent visibility and outstanding load Few machines offer more versatility than capacity to simplify digging and loading the Volvo Backhoe Loader. With a wide operations. For safe roading, the boom assortment of versatile attachments, can be hydraulically locked, and there’s a you’ve got the flexibility of an entire fleet locking pin to secure the swing arm in of machines. Choose a simple-to-use place. mechanical attachment bracket or an optional hydraulic attachment bracket Flexible operation that allows you to save time and effort Today’s job site demands that backhoe by quickly changing buckets from the loaders adapt to the work at hand. That’s operator’s station. You can also get an why the BL61 has optional features like auxiliary hydraulic circuit to operate an extendible dipper and a mechanical attachments, such as a hammer. attachment bracket. And for added versatility and comfort, operators can More room to work choose between - or backhoe- The BL61’s 1,000 l (1.3 cu/yd3) General style controls. Purpose Bucket helps you move more material with every load. For added versatility, an optional Multi-Purpose • Self-levelling loader provides fast cycle times. Bucket lets you perform up to nine separate functions. Both can be outfitted with optional bolt-on teeth, reversible cutting edge or flip-over forks.

4 • Attachment bracket provides total versatility. • Fast travel speed helps get the job done efficiently. • Optional pallet forks let you move material with ease. • Choose between excavator- or backhoe-style controls.

5 Operator safety - always a Volvo priority.

When you work in hazardous, unforgiving terrains, safety isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity. That’s why Volvo engineered its BL61 operator’s station with optimal levels of safety and ergonomics. From the locking stabilisers to the integral loader safety strut, the BL61 is built for safe operation.

Set your sights on any job A higher level of comfort Whether you choose the open ROPS or The BL61’s comfort cab provides features cab version, the BL61’s operator station like an optional tilt-steering wheel and an was built for the way you work. adjustable suspension seat. And since With strategically placed posts and you can’t control the weather outside, additional wide, flat windows featured on the cab controls it on the inside with a the cab, you’ll get unobstructed, panoramic standard heater/defrost system and an views of the site from virtually any working optional air-conditioning system. angle. In addition, cab windows can be More care, built in opened fully or partially for increased ventilation. To provide maximum uptime and machine life, the Volvo BL61’s design allows for Take control of the site fast, convenient maintenance with 50- The BL61’s controls are positioned to hour greasing intervals, a tilt-up hood, reduce fatigue and maximise productivity. ground-level fluid checks, common filter Comfortable grips and responsive handling access points and long service intervals. lets operators raise, lower, tilt, return-to- dig and float with precision and speed. Additional lockable storage for tools, • Handrails and three serrated steps gloves and manuals is also provided. for easy entry, exit. It’s easy to enter and exit the machine with the handrails and three serrated steps on either side of the machine. And for added safety in low-light conditions, the BL61 is equipped with two front and two rear halogen working lights and hazard flashers.

6 • Long service intervals and ground-level checks. • Ergonomic controls help reduce operator fatigue. • Stay informed with easy-to-read machine gauges. • Spacious cab with suspension seat for total comfort.

7 SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 2WD Loader turning circle: Between curbs Standard dipper Low emission, turbocharged 4-cylinder, With brakes 7 m (22’12”) Bucket width 610 mm (24 in) liquid-cooled Volvo diesel engine with 40% Without brakes 8 m (26’3”) Bucket capacity 0.20 m3 (7.1 cu ft) torque rise. Bucket digging force (SAE J1179) Model Volvo D4D 52.8 kN (11,861 lb) Net power BL61: 62 kW (83 hp) Hydraulic system Dipper digging force (SAE J1179) BL61 Plus: 68 kW (91 hp) Open-centre, flow-sharing with gear type 32.6 kN (7,324 lb) Gross power BL61: 64 k W (86 hp) pump powering the digging elements and Bucket rotation 194° BL61 Plus: 70 kW (94 hp) attachments. Displacement 4.04 l (246 in3) Max flow 114 l/min (30.1 us gal/min) Compression ratio 19:1 Working pressure Rated speed 2,200 rpm Excavator 250 bar (3,626 psi) Extendible Dipper Loader BL61: 220 bar (3,191 psi) Bucket width 610 mm (24 in) Electrical system BL61 Plus: 235 bar (3,408 psi) Bucket capacity 0.20 m3 (7.1 cu ft) Weatherproof connections. System capacity 130 l (34.3 us gal) Bucket digging force (SAE J1179) Standard 12-Volt, 690 CCA battery with dual 52.8 kN (11,861 lb) battery option. Standard 95 amp alternator. Dipper digging force (SAE J1179) Drivetrain Weight Ret. 32.6 kN (7,324 lb) Ext. 23.9 kN (5,379 lb) Foot operated differential lock allows 100% 4WD cab machine with general-purpose Bucket rotation 194° full lock on rear axle. Final reduction in wheel loader bucket, 610 mm heavy-duty backhoe hubs by a three pinion outboard planetary bucket, standard 105 kg cast iron front drive. bumper, 75 kg operator, full fuel tank and extendible dipper. Travel speed Loader performance Operating weight 8,168 kg (18,007 lb) Maximum speed, forward/reverse Low-effort, levers control all loader functions. 1 5.7 km/h (3.5 mph) Loader features a single cylinder and is 2 BL61: 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph) self-levelling, with float and return-to-dig. *BL61 Plus: 9.4 km/h (5.8 mph) Transmission Loader is box weld constructed with large 3 BL61: 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph) Completely sealed W300 diameter torque diameter torque tube and friction welded converter mounted to engine flywheel with *BL61 Plus: 19 km/h (11.8 mph) dual lift cylinders. Optional Boom Suspension a flexplate. Powershuttle gear box with four System (ride control). 1,000 l (1.3 cu/yd3), 4 BL61: 37 km/h (23 mph) forward and four reverse fully synchronized 2,350 mm (93 in) wide, General Purpose or *BL 61 Plus: 35.9 km/h (22.3 mph) gears. Electro-hydraulic forward/reverse Multi-Purpose buckets with optional teeth * with powershift. switch on steering column. and reversible bolt-on cutting edges. Integral safety strut. Weekly (50-hour) greasing Brakes intervals. Multi-plate, oil-immersed, servo power- Lift capacity at full height assisted, self-adjusting inboard disc brakes Capacities (with General Purpose bucket) with four wheel drive automatically engaged Cooling system 19 l (5 US gal) BL61: 2,691 kg (5,933 lb) in third and fourth gear. (4WD only). Fuel tank 120 l (31.7 US gal) BL61 Plus: 2,922 kg (6,442 lb) Independent, interlocking, twin serrated Engine oil (w/filter) 14 l (3.7 US gal) Bucket breakout force brake pedals. Parking brake engaged by BL61: 43.9 kN (9,866 lb) a mechanical lever. Rear axle Differential oil capacity 14.5 l (3.8 US gal) BL61 Plus: 49.6 kN (11,155 lb) Steering Loader arm breakout force Hydrostatic steering with protected double Front axle (4WD) BL61: 47 kN (10,571 lb) acting single cylinder behind the front axle Differential oil capacity 6.5 l (1.7 US gal) BL61 Plus: 50.1 kN (11,270 lb) with remote grease fitting for axle pivot pin. Cycle Times: 2WD Turns lock to lock BL61: 4.25 Hydraulic reservoir 41 l (10.8 US gal) Raise to full height 4WD Turns lock to lock 4 Hydraulic system 130 l (34.3 US gal) 4.1 sec 2WD Steering angle BL61: 56° Dump time 1.9 sec 4WD Steering angle 55 ° Curl time 2.4 sec Backhoe performance 4WD Turning circle: Between walls Lower 3.4 sec High performance backhoe is closed box Without brakes 11.4 m (37’5”) welded, narrow and curved and includes a 4WD Loader turning circle: Between curbs hydraulic boom lock and manual swing locking pin. Cast iron swing post. Cushioned Without brakes 9 m (29’6”) Tyres swing, boom and bucket cylinders. 2WD Turning circle: Between walls Extendible dipper increases the reach by Rear tyres Standard tyres 16.9 x 28 With brakes 9.8 m (32’2”) 990 mm. Manually and externally adjustable 2WD Front 10.5/80 x 18 Without brakes 10.6 m (34’9”) nylatron extendible dipper wear pads. 4WD Front 12.5/80 x 18

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Dimensions - Transport Position A - Overall length 5,832 mm (19’2”) B - Overall width 2,477 mm (8’2”) C - Overall height 3,710 mm (12’2”) D - Wheelbase 4wd 2,146 mm (7’0”) E - Ground clearance – frame 3,70 mm (1’3”) F - Height to top of ROPS (cab) 2,925 mm (9’7”) G - Stabilisers Width 2,300 mm (7’7”)

Backhoe buckets Width Weight Capacity Teeth nbr. 300 mm 90 kg 74 l 3 12 in 198 lb 0.10 yd3 400 mm 101 kg 110 l 3 16 in 223 lb 0.14 yd3 Standard 450 mm 109 kg 128 l 4 bucket 18 in 240 lb 0.17 yd3 610 mm 126 kg 190 l 4 24 in 278 lb 0.25 yd3 Loader buckets 910 mm 164 kg 309 l 6 Width Weight Capacity Teeth nbr. 36 in 362 lb 0.40 yd3 Standard 2,350 mm 450 kg 1,000 l 8 1,215 mm 135 kg 160 l 0 bucket 93 in 992 lb 1.3 cu/yd3 Grading 48 in 298 lb 0.21 yd3 4 in 1 2,350 mm 784 kg 1,000 l 8 bucket 1,515 mm 158 kg 210 l 0 bucket 93 in 1728 lb 1.3 cu/yd3 60 in 348 lb 0.27 yd3

9 Loader dimensions Extendible dipper dimensions A - Height to hinge pin, 3,404 mm (11’2”) H - SAE dig depth B - Dump angle 50° Ret - 4,280 mm (14’) Ext - 5,343 mm (17’6”) C - Dump reach 873 mm (2’10”) Dig Depth - 610 mm flat bottom D - Dump height 2,661 mm (8’9”) Ret - 4,256 mm (13’11”) Ext - 5,316 mm (17’5”) E - Rollback at ground 45° I - Loading height F - Dig depth below grade 212 mm (8”) Ret - 3,936 mm (12’11”) Ext - 4,557 mm (14’11”) G - Height to upper edge of bucket 4,413 mm (14’6”) J - Loading reach Max. grading angle 116° Ret - 2,829 mm (9’3”) Ext - 3,700 mm (12’2”) Backhoe dimensions K - Operating height Standard dipper Ret - 5,582 mm (18’4”) Ext - 6,206 mm (20’4”) H - SAE dig depth 4,280 mm (14’) L - Reach from swing post Dig depth - 610 mm flat bottom 4,256 mm (13’11”) Ret - 5,867 mm (19’3”) Ext - 6,836 mm (22’5”) I - Loading height 3,936 mm (12’11”) M - Reach from rear axle J - Loading reach 2,829 mm (9’3”) Ret - 7,180 mm (23’7”) Ext - 8,149 mm (26’9”) K - Operating height 5,582 mm (18’4”) L - Reach from swing post 5,867 mm (19’3”) M - Reach from rear axle 7,180 mm (23’7”) Sideshift offset from centreline 574 mm (1’11”) Side wall clearance 601 mm (2’)

10 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Instrumentation & controls Cab, Exterior Gauges: Left/right side doors with locks. Engine • Coolant temperature 4 side opening windows with partial & full BL61: Volvo D4D turbocharged diesel • Fuel level hold open. engine (62 kW). • Tachometer One-piece opening rear window. BL61 Plus: Volvo D4D turbocharged diesel • Hour recorder Front windscreen - laminated. engine (68 kW). Headliner. Mirrors external (2). Ground line fuel fill with 120 litre capacity. Warning and control lamps: All tinted glass. Front grill. • Preheating element engine Cab, Interior Electrical System • High coolant temperature engine Interior light. Battery, 690 CCA. • Low oil pressure engine Drink holder. Alternator 95 Amp. • Air filter engine Ignition switch. • High oil temperature transmission Front and rear windscreen wipers. Service and Maintenance • Service indicator Front and rear windscreen washer. Tool box - external. • Battery charging Floor mat. External battery box. • Hydraulic oil filter Seat with fabric or vinyl seat cover with • High hydraulic oil temperature Hydraulic System or without arm rests. • Low hydraulic oil temperature Hydraulic oil cooler. Defroster. • Warning and control lamps. Fixed flow system with gear pump. Seat belt, retractable. Power socket (1). “Flow Sharing” System. Power steering. Horn. Hydrostatic heater. Lighting Warning buzzer. Hazard flasher/direction indicators. Throttles, hand and foot. Working Equipment Light, working (2 front, 2 rear). Driveline Backhoe, side-shift, excavator - two lever Front headlights. control. Four wheel drive. Hydraulic boom transport lock. Oil immersed disc brakes. Sideshift, locking. Differential lock. Swing transport lock. Fast reversing shuttle, all gears. Loader, self-levelling with return-to-dig Torque convertor. and transmission disconnect switch on Four-speed syncromesh transmission. loader lever. Transmission de-clutch on loader joystick. Tyres.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Working Equipment Electrical System Boom suspension system. Speedometer. Cab Steering wheel knob. Reversing Alarm. Air Conditioning. Extendible dipper. Battery, additional. Air suspension and heated seat + arm rests. Stabiliser street pads. Radio. Safety Lifting eye backhoe. Speedometer. Hydraulic oil tank lockable cap. Sun visor. Hydraulics Rotating beacon. Wide seat belt. Hammer hydraulic circuit. Boom and dipper safety valves. Tilt steering wheel. Hammer rigid line. Loader safety valve. Hand held hydraulic. Front fenders. Vandal guard. Lighting Anti-theft key board. Additional working lights (2 front, 2 rear). Back up alarm.

Attachments Front loader buckets. Mechanical attachment bracket. Cutting edge, bolt on. Backhoe buckets. Hydraulic attachment bracket. Tooth, bolt on. Volvo hammer HB 440. Forks kit.

11 Volvo Construction Equipment is different. It’s designed, built and supported in a different way. That difference comes from an engineering heritage of over 170 years. A heritage of thinking first about the people who actually use the machines. About how to help them be safer, more comfortable, more productive. About the environment we all share. The result of that thinking is a growing range of machines and a global support network dedicated to helping you do more. People around the world are proud to use Volvo. And we’re proud of what makes Volvo different – More care. Built in.

All products are not available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine.

Construction Equipment Ref No. 21 A 100 2688 English Printed in Sweden 2006.12 www.volvoce.com Volvo, Belley BHL