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John Deere 510 vs Volvo BL60
Verdict: John Deere 510 vs Volvo BL60
The John Deere 510 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. Volvo BL60 is the lighter machine (7,312 kg vs 8,693 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
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
98%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
VolvoReference
liquid-cooledReference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
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Engine (net)
59.7 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
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Power (net)
59.7 kWReference
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Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
17.3:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Torque
273.9 NmReference
390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.0 LReference
19.0 LReference
Engine
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61.9 kWReference
Power
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61.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowerShiftReference
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Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
128.7 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
113.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
113.2 LReference
110.1 LReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
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Pump flow
227.1 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
8693 kgReference
7312 kgReference
Front tire
14.5/75-16.1Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-28Reference
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Industrial front
14.5/75-16.1Reference
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Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
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Length
749 cmReference
719 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
234 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
264 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
403 cmReference
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Front tread
178 cmReference
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Rear tread
166 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
Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
525 cmReference
429 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
340Reference
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Charging amps
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95Reference
Battery CCA
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690Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
403 cmReference
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Digging depth
525 cmReference
533 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
523 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
500 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
678 cmReference
680 cmReference
Loading height
416 cmReference
432 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
161°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5743 kgReference
5402 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3996 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.