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EarthForce EF-6 vs Volvo BL60
Verdict: EarthForce EF-6 vs Volvo BL60
The EarthForce EF-6 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. EarthForce EF-6 is the lighter machine (6,199 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
EarthForce
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
EarthForceReference
VolvoReference
liquid-cooledReference
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
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 110 mmReference
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Power
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Compression
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19:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Oil capacity
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14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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19.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
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4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
102.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Type
sync shuttleReference
open centerReference
Capacity
102.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
6199 kgReference
7312 kgReference
Front tire
14.5-20Reference
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Rear tire
14.5-20Reference
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Industrial front
14.5-20Reference
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Industrial rear
14.5-20Reference
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Length
650 cmReference
719 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
279 cmReference
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Ag front
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12Lx16.5 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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21Lx24Reference
Width
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234 cmReference
Height
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357 cmReference
Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
365 cmReference
429 cmReference
Dump angle
198 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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95Reference
Battery CCA
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690Reference
Attachment overview
EarthForce Backhoe
Backhoe type
EarthForce BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Bucket width
55 cmReference
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Digging depth
365 cmReference
533 cmReference
Reach from pivot
495 cmReference
680 cmReference
Loading height
337 cmReference
432 cmReference
Bucket force
4644 kgReference
5402 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2418 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.