Volvo BM 616B vs. Komatsu WB97S-2 Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

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Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders

Komatsu WB97 Backhoe loaders

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage 43 Amh

Alternator supplied amperage 80 Amh

Gross power

Gross power 59.06 kw

Gross power 84.27 kw

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 4

Aspiration

Aspiration -

Aspiration Turbocharged

Net power

Net power -

Net power 73.01 kw

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,500 rpm

Years

Years 1976-1981

Years 1999-2005

Market Average

Market Average AED 130,000

Market Average AED 260,000

Price

Price AED 75,000

Price AED 165,000

General

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 4.24 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.51 m

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 3,410.02 kg

Bucket digging force 3,850.01 kg

Displacement

Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm

Displacement 4,413.05 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model BM D42

Engine model S4D106-1FA

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.83 m

Loader dump height 2.77 m

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.61 m

Loader dump reach 0.76 m

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 30.58 kph

Max speed forward 40.07 kph

Max torque

Max torque 265.06 Nm

Max torque 375.01 Nm

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 24 V

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating weight

Operating weight 8,950 kg

Operating weight 8,900 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type Volvo BM hydromechanical gearbox with powershift

Transmission type full powershift, 4WD

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.38 m

Wheelbase 2.19 m

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m

Bucket width

Bucket width -

Bucket width 242 cm

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force 4,180.86 kg

Breakout force 6,508.88 kg

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth -

Loader digging depth 11.18 cm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter

Cooling fluid cap 18.17 liter

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 96.14 liter

Fuel cap 130.2 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 16.28 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

Front axle fluid capacity -

Front axle fluid capacity 8.33 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Rear axle fluid capacity 18.55 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 10.6 liter

Engine oil cap 8.71 liter

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

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

Front tires size (2WD) 16.9 x 24 - 12 PR

Rear tires size

Rear tires size 18.4-34/14

Rear tires size 16.9 x 24 - 12 PR

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.43 m

Ground clearance 0.46 m

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 2.87 m

Height - top of cab 2.77 m

Overall Length

Overall Length 8.08 m

Overall Length -

Overall Width

Overall Width -

Overall Width 2.44 m

Turning radius

Turning radius -

Turning radius 4.72 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 30.58 kph

Max speed reverse 23.01 kph

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 113.17 lpm

Pump flow cap 165.03 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Gear pump

Pump type Variable flow, axial piston

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 169.95 bar

Relief valve pressure 200 bar

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth -

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.67 m

Extended backhoe dump height

Extended backhoe dump height -

Extended backhoe dump height 4.85 m

Extended backhoe dump reach

Extended backhoe dump reach -

Extended backhoe dump reach 3.51 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.55 m

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 Komatsu WB97S-2 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 Komatsu WB97S-2 Backhoe loaders.