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Volvo BL60 vs Volvo BL70
Verdict: Volvo BL60 vs Volvo BL70
The Volvo BL60 and the Volvo BL70 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo BL70 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 83 hp. Volvo BL60 is the lighter machine (7,312 kg vs 8,606 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Volvo BL70 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo BL60 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Volvo
62
Fit score
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Volvo
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
90 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VolvoReference
VolvoReference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
61.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Power
61.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Compression
19:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
390.0 NmReference
390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Oil capacity
14.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
120.0 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
110.1 LReference
135.1 LReference
Type
open centerReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
110.1 LReference
135.1 LReference
Pressure
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249.9 barReference
Total flow
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159.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
218 cmReference
Weight
7312 kgReference
8606 kgReference
Ag front
12Lx16.5 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
21Lx24Reference
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Length
719 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
234 cmReference
236 cmReference
Height
357 cmReference
368 cmReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tire
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12.5/80-18Reference
Rear tire
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19.5Lx24Reference
Industrial front
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21Lx24Reference
Industrial rear
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19.5Lx24Reference
Operating weight
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8606 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
429 cmReference
439 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
95Reference
95Reference
Battery CCA
690Reference
690Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Volvo Standard Backhoe
Backhoe type
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Digging depth
533 cmReference
546 cmReference
Reach from pivot
680 cmReference
678 cmReference
Loading height
432 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket force
5402 kgReference
6031 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2447 kgReference
2903 kgReference
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.