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2005-2011
119.98 liter Fuel cap
390.06 Nm Max torque
61.89 kw Net power
7,314 kg Operating weight
7.19 m Overall Length
2.35 m Overall Width

A well-balanced backhoe loader designed for construction, infrastructure, and utility work, the Volvo BL60 combines 61.89 kilowatt net engine power with a 4.3 m digging depth and strong hydraulic performance. With a 0.99 cu m loader bucket, powershuttle transmission, and a 7.3-ton operating weight, it delivers solid digging reach and loader productivity while maintaining the durability expected from Volvo construction equipment.

Net power 61.89 kilowatt

Maximum torque 390.06 Nm

Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m

Extended digging depth 5.33 m

Loader breakout force 4,537.29 kg

Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m

Operating weight 7,314 kg

Powershuttle transmission

Fuel tank capacity 119.98 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 220,000

Starting from

AED 140,000

Volvo BL60 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

70 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Net power

61.89 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

1,500 rpm

Torque rise

0.28 %

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

4.3 m

Backhoe dump height

3.72 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

5.79 m

Loader

Breakout force

4537.29 kg

Loader digging depth

16.76 cm

Loader dump height

2.68 m

Loader dump reach

0.76 m

General

Bucket capacity

0.99 cu m

Bucket width

234 cm

Displacement

4041.06 cu cm

Engine model

D4D

Lifting capacity

2402.05 kg

Max speed forward

38.79 kph

Max torque

390.06 Nm

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

7,314 kg

Transmission type

Powershuttle

Wheelbase

2.16 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

18.93 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

6.43 liter

Fuel cap

119.98 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

110.14 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

14 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

14 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

5.33 m

Extended backhoe dump height

4.33 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

6.8 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

2wd Goodyear 11Lx16, 12 PR, Laborer Tread / 4wd 12Lx16.5

Rear tires size

19.5Lx24

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.37 m

Height - top of cab

2.87 m

Overall Length

7.19 m

Overall Width

2.35 m

Turning radius

3.17 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

38.79 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

115.82 lpm

Pump type

Open center

Relief valve pressure

36.25 bar

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Volvo BL60 expert review

Reviewed by Zafer R. on March 10, 2026

Overview

The Volvo BL60 (2005–2011) is a mid-size backhoe loader designed for construction and infrastructure projects. It delivers 61.89 kilowatt engine power, 390 Nm torque, and a 4.3 m digging depth, providing reliable excavation and loader productivity.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Strong digging depth, durable Volvo engine, and solid loader breakout force.
Cons Slightly larger footprint compared with compact backhoe loaders.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged Volvo D4D engine produces 61.89 kilowatt and 390 Nm of torque, delivering reliable power for trenching, excavation, and loader work on construction sites.

In Comparison

Terex 860: Durable machine with competitive digging performance.
Terex 970: Larger backhoe loader suited for heavier excavation.
Volvo BL60: Balanced machine combining digging reach, loader capability, and Volvo engine reliability.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Volvo BL60 provides dependable excavation performance within the AED 140,000–220,000 range.

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Volvo BL60 owner rating

Volvo BL60 Backhoe loaders [2005-2011]

2005-2011

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.7

features

4.7

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Strong digging depth and smooth powershuttle transmission improve jobsite productivity.
Cons
Larger machine footprint requires more working space.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Pros
Reliable Volvo engine with strong loader capacity for material handling.
Cons
Larger machine footprint requires more working space.
performance

5.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.0

features

5.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2005

Volvo BL60 similar models

Highlight differences
Volvo BL60
Terex 860 Elite
Terex 970 Elite
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 70 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Net power 61.89 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,500 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque rise 0.28 %
Torque rise -
Torque rise -
Gross power -
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Years 2005-2011
Years 2001-2013
Years 2004-2017
Market Average AED 220,000
Market Average AED 141,000
Market Average AED 220,000
Price AED 140,000
Price AED 122,000
Price AED 107,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe dump height 3.72 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.79 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Loader
Breakout force 4,537.29 kg
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Breakout force 5,559.23 kg
Loader digging depth 16.76 cm
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Loader digging depth 11.68 cm
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump reach 0.76 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
General
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket width 234 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Displacement 4,041.06 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Engine model D4D
Engine model 1104C-44T
Engine model 1104C-44T
Lifting capacity 2,402.05 kg
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity -
Max speed forward 38.79 kph
Max speed forward 41.04 kph
Max speed forward 41.68 kph
Max torque 390.06 Nm
Max torque 413.52 Nm
Max torque 562.66 Nm
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 7,314 kg
Operating weight 7,514 kg
Operating weight 7,521 kg
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type full powershift
Transmission type full powershift
Wheelbase 2.16 m
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 18.93 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 6.43 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.11 liter
Fuel cap 119.98 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 110.14 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 14 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 13.25 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 14 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.33 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.33 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.8 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.93 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.93 m
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 2wd Goodyear 11Lx16, 12 PR, Laborer Tread / 4wd 12Lx16.5
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Front tires size (2WD) 16.9x24
Rear tires size 19.5Lx24
Rear tires size 18.4x26
Rear tires size 16.9x24
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.83 m
Overall Length 7.19 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Width 2.35 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Overall Width 2.41 m
Turning radius 3.17 m
Turning radius 3.96 m
Turning radius 5.73 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 38.79 kph
Max speed reverse 41.2 kph
Max speed reverse 13.04 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 2
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 115.82 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump type Open center
Pump type Tandem gear
Pump type Tandem gear
Relief valve pressure 36.25 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Attachments
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg

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