Volvo 616 Backhoe loaders tech specs
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Interior [2]
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Attachments [2]
1974-1981
4.21 m Backhoe digging depth
3,900.9 kg Breakout force
59.66 kw Gross power
2.93 m Loader dump height
0.7 m Loader dump reach
8,340 kg Operating weight
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 79,000Starting from
AED 51,000Volvo 616 Technical specifications
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth
4.21 m
Backhoe reach from swivel
5.33 m
Loader
Breakout force
3900.9 kg
Loader dump height
2.93 m
Loader dump reach
0.7 m
General
Engine model
BM D 42
Max speed forward
29.77 kph
Operating weight
8,340 kg
Transmission type
hydromechanical gearbox with power shift
Wheelbase
2.38 m
Tires
Front tires size (2WD)
10.00-20/12
Rear tires size
18.4-30/12
Engine
Gross power
59.66 kw
Dimensions
Height - top of cab
2.8 m
Overall Length
8.14 m
Turning radius
6.16 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse
29.77 kph
Number of forward gears
4
Number of reverse gears
4
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Volvo 616 expert review
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Overview
The Volvo 616 delivers 59.66 kW of power with 4.21 m digging depth and 8,340 kg operating weight for utilities and light construction.
Pros Simple mechanical drivetrain, stable digging, easy servicing.
Cons Slower hydraulics, basic cab comfort.
Efficiency
A 2.93 m loader dump height and steady breakout suit trench backfilling and material handling.
In Cabin
Functional layout with clear visibility, comfort reflects its era.
In Comparison
Against the John Deere 610 and Case 590, the 616 prioritizes simplicity over outright power.
Final Verdict
Rated 3 stars, the Volvo 616 fits budget-focused utility work, priced between AED 51,000 and 79,000.
Volvo 616 owner rating
Volvo 616 Backhoe loaders [1974-1981]
1974-1981
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.3
performance
4.3
comfort
4.0
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
4.7
features
4.0
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
67 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Volvo 616 similar models
Highlight differences
Backhoe digging depth
Backhoe digging depth 4.21 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.79 m
Backhoe digging depth -
Backhoe reach from swivel
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.33 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.04 m
Backhoe reach from swivel -
Backhoe dump height
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height 3.51 m
Backhoe dump height 3.72 m
Years
Years 1974-1981
Years 2001-2025
Years 1986-2021
Market Average
Market Average AED 79,000
Market Average AED 410,000
Market Average AED 235,000
Price
Price AED 51,000
Price AED 160,000
Price AED 78,000
Breakout force
Breakout force 3,900.9 kg
Breakout force 4,036.98 kg
Breakout force -
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump height 2.74 m
Loader dump height -
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 0.7 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach -
Loader digging depth
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 9.65 cm
Loader digging depth -
Engine model
Engine model BM D 42
Engine model 4T-390
Engine model 300 Series
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 29.77 kph
Max speed forward 42.33 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight
Operating weight 8,340 kg
Operating weight 6,991 kg
Operating weight 6,645 kg
Transmission type
Transmission type hydromechanical gearbox with power shift
Transmission type Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle
Transmission type Powershift
Wheelbase
Wheelbase 2.38 m
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Wheelbase -
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Bucket width
Bucket width -
Bucket width 236 cm
Bucket width -
Displacement
Displacement -
Displacement 3,921.43 cu cm
Displacement 4,522.84 cu cm
Lifting capacity
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 1,555.82 kg
Lifting capacity -
Max torque
Max torque -
Max torque 352.51 Nm
Max torque 336.24 Nm
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Front tires size (2WD)
Front tires size (2WD) 10.00-20/12
Front tires size (2WD) 14.5/.75 x 16.1, 10PR / 14 x 17.5, 10PR
Front tires size (2WD) 12-16.5,8PR F3
Rear tires size
Rear tires size 18.4-30/12
Rear tires size 21L x 24, 10PR
Rear tires size 19.5L-24,12PR R4
Gross power
Gross power 59.66 kw
Gross power 70.84 kw
Gross power -
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 35 Amh
Aspiration
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore
Bore -
Bore 10.41 cm
Bore -
Engine make
Engine make -
Engine make Case
Engine make -
Net power
Net power -
Net power 65.62 kw
Net power 59.66 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Stroke
Stroke -
Stroke 12.19 cm
Stroke -
Torque measured @
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 2.8 m
Height - top of cab 2.5 m
Height - top of cab -
Overall Length
Overall Length 8.14 m
Overall Length 7.19 m
Overall Length 3.72 m
Turning radius
Turning radius 6.16 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius -
Front tread range
Front tread range -
Front tread range 173.99 cm
Front tread range -
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance -
Rear tread range
Rear tread range -
Rear tread range 162.05 cm
Rear tread range -
Overall Width
Overall Width -
Overall Width 2.38 m
Overall Width 2.35 m
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 29.77 kph
Max speed reverse 50.86 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 8
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Bucket digging force
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 5,953.86 kg
Bucket digging force -
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 16.65 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 6.81 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 6.81 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 118.85 liter
Fuel cap 87.06 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 124.91 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 75.7 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 11.36 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.03 liter
Transmission fluid cap
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 18.55 liter
Transmission fluid cap 75.7 liter
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 10.98 liter
Engine oil cap -
Extended backhoe digging depth
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 6 m
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe dump height
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.3 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump reach
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.72 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.22 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 113.55 lpm
Pump flow cap 113.55 lpm
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type Front mounted positive displacement tandem gear type
Pump type Closed center
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 206.84 bar
Relief valve pressure 137.89 bar
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