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John Deere 510C vs Volvo BL70
Verdict: John Deere 510C vs Volvo BL70
The John Deere 510C and the Volvo BL70 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. Volvo BL70 is the lighter machine (8,606 kg vs 15,400 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo
85
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
90 hp
Confidence
98%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
VolvoReference
With 19.5L-24 rear tires.Reference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
67.1 kWReference
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Engine (net)
63.4 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
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Power (net)
63.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
67.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual stage dry with precleanerReference
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Compression
16.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
3441.5 NmReference
390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Engine
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67.1 kWReference
Power
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67.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
143.8 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
71.9 LReference
135.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
71.9 LReference
135.1 LReference
Pressure
190.0 barReference
249.9 barReference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
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Total flow
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159.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
218 cmReference
Weight
15400 to 15600 poundsReference
8606 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
12.5/80-18Reference
Rear tire
19.5L-24Reference
19.5Lx24Reference
Industrial front
14-17.5Reference
21Lx24Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-28LReference
19.5Lx24Reference
Length
711 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
233 cmReference
236 cmReference
Operating weight
7076 kgReference
8606 kgReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
172 cmReference
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Rear tread
167 cmReference
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Height
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368 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
500 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
95Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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690Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Digging depth
500 cmReference
546 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
497 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
467 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
607 cmReference
678 cmReference
Loading height
396 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket force
4989 kgReference
6031 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3447 kgReference
2903 kgReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
629 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
477 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
627 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
447 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
604 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
586 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
728 cmReference
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Loading height (retracted stick)
375 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
464 cmReference
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Bucket force (retracted stick)
4989 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
4989 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3674 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2404 kgReference
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Speeds
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.