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Volvo 616 Backhoe loaders tech specs

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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

A classic mechanical backhoe built for utilities and general construction, the Volvo 616 delivers 59.66 kW of gross power with 4.21 m digging depth and 3,900 kg breakout force. With 8,340 kg operating weight and a hydromechanical Powershift gearbox, it fits trenching, foundations, and material handling where simplicity and durability matter most.

Gross power 59.66 kW

Backhoe digging depth 4.21 m

Loader breakout force ~3,901 kg

Loader dump height 2.93 m

Operating weight ~8,340 kg

Hydromechanical Powershift transmission

Price range AED 51K–79K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 79,000

Starting from

AED 51,000

Volvo 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

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

Wheelbase

2.38 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

29.77 kph

Number of forward gears

Number of reverse gears

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Volvo 616 expert review

Reviewed by Wade A. on February 2, 2026

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.

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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 %

Pros

Simple mechanics keep downtime low on older jobsites.

Cons

Hydraulic speed feels slow compared to newer backhoes.

Submitted by on Feb 2, 2026 / Volvo 616 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on Nov, 2007

performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Volvo 616 similar models

Highlight differences

Volvo 616

616

Case 590 SL

590 SL

John deere 610B

610B

Backhoe

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

Loader

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 -

General

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

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m

Bucket capacity -

Bucket width

Bucket width -

Bucket width 236 cm

Bucket width -

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity -

Lifting capacity 1,555.82 kg

Lifting capacity -

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 12 V

Tires

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

Engine

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

Bore

Bore -

Bore 10.41 cm

Bore -

Displacement

Displacement -

Displacement 3,921.43 cu cm

Displacement 4,522.84 cu cm

Engine make

Engine make -

Engine make Case

Engine make -

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 352.51 Nm

Max torque 336.24 Nm

Net power

Net power -

Net power 65.62 kw

Net power 59.66 kw

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

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

Dimensions

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 -

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.38 m

Wheelbase 2.13 m

Wheelbase -

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

Transmission

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 8

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Attachments

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force -

Bucket digging force 5,953.86 kg

Bucket digging force -

Service refill capacities

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

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

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 10.98 liter

Engine oil cap -

Operating specifications

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 -

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap -

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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