Volvo BM 616B vs. Mecalac TLB870 Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

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Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders

Mecalac TLB8 Backhoe loaders

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage 43 Amh

Alternator supplied amperage -

Gross power

Gross power 59.06 kw

Gross power -

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 4

Net power

Net power -

Net power 65.77 kw

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm

Years

Years 1976-1981

Years 2017-2025

Market Average

Market Average AED 130,000

Market Average AED 230,000

Price

Price AED 75,000

Price AED 150,000

General

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 4.24 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.39 m

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 3,410.02 kg

Bucket digging force -

Displacement

Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm

Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model BM D42

Engine model E44TA

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.83 m

Loader dump height -

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.61 m

Loader dump reach -

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 30.58 kph

Max speed forward -

Max torque

Max torque 265.06 Nm

Max torque 400.1 Nm

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 24 V

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating weight

Operating weight 8,950 kg

Operating weight 8,230 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type Volvo BM hydromechanical gearbox with powershift

Transmission type -

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.38 m

Wheelbase -

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height -

Backhoe dump height 3.38 m

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force 4,180.86 kg

Breakout force -

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 96.14 liter

Fuel cap 140.05 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 190.01 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 92.35 liter

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap 22.33 liter

Transmission fluid cap -

Front axle fluid capacity

Front axle fluid capacity -

Front axle fluid capacity 9.84 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Rear axle fluid capacity 15.52 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 10.6 liter

Engine oil cap -

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) 12.5-20/10

Front tires size (2WD) -

Rear tires size

Rear tires size 18.4-34/14

Rear tires size -

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.43 m

Ground clearance -

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 2.87 m

Height - top of cab -

Overall Length

Overall Length 8.08 m

Overall Length -

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 30.58 kph

Max speed reverse -

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Number of reverse gears 3

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 113.17 lpm

Pump flow cap 80.24 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Gear pump

Pump type -

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 169.95 bar

Relief valve pressure 250.41 bar

Operating specifications

Dump angle

Dump angle -

Dump angle 45 º

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 8950 compared to other models like the Mecalac TLB870 Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Mecalac TLB870 Backhoe loaders.