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Allis Chalmers 816B vs Volvo BL60
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 816B vs Volvo BL60
The Allis Chalmers 816B and the Volvo BL60 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. Allis Chalmers 816B is the lighter machine (7,030 kg vs 7,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
VolvoReference
Four-speed transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (net)
61.9 kWReference
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Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
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Power (net)
61.9 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
750-2700Reference
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Torque
271.2 NmReference
390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
19.0 LReference
Engine
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61.9 kWReference
Power
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61.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
113.6 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
189.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
open centerReference
Capacity
189.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
7030 kgReference
7312 kgReference
Front tire
11.00x16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
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Industrial front
11.00x16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9x24Reference
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Length
690 cmReference
719 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
234 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
199 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
220 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
370 cmReference
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Operating weight
7030 kgReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
180 cmReference
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Rear tread
170 cmReference
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Ag front
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12Lx16.5 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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21Lx24Reference
Height
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357 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
495 cmReference
429 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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95Reference
Battery CCA
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690Reference
Attachment overview
Allis Chalmers Backhoe
Backhoe type
Allis Chalmers BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
370 cmReference
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Bucket width
76 cmReference
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Digging depth
495 cmReference
533 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
487 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
589 cmReference
680 cmReference
Loading height
312 cmReference
432 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
201°Reference
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Swing Arc
185°Reference
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Bucket force
5942 kgReference
5402 kgReference
Dipperstick force
4286 kgReference
2447 kgReference
Volvo Standard Backhoe
Volvo Extendible Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.