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1984-1992
195.31 liter Fuel cap
425.04 Nm Max torque
78 kw Net power
10,800 kg Operating weight
8.11 m Overall Length
2.53 m Overall Width

A large and powerful backhoe loader from Volvo BM’s heavy-duty equipment era, the Volvo BM 6300 combines 78 kilowatt net engine power with a 4.63 m digging depth and a high-capacity 1.45 cu m loader bucket. With a turbocharged diesel engine, automatic powershift transmission, and a 10.8-ton operating weight, it was built for demanding excavation, loading, and infrastructure work where durability and raw digging strength were the priority.

Net power 78 kilowatt

Maximum torque 425.04 Nm

Backhoe digging depth 4.63 m

Extended digging depth 5.67 m

Loader breakout force 7,330.06 kg

Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m

Operating weight 10,800 kg

Volvo BM HT 90 automatic powershift transmission

Fuel tank capacity 195.31 liters

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 140,000

Starting from

AED 80,000

Volvo BM 6300 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

60 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Displacement

4480.23 cu cm

Gross power

84.04 kw

Max torque

425.04 Nm

Net power

78 kw

Power measured @

2,000 rpm

Torque measured @

1,400 rpm

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

4.63 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

6.37 m

Loader

Breakout force

7330.06 kg

Loader digging depth

74.17 cm

Loader dump height

2.83 m

Loader dump reach

0.88 m

General

Bucket capacity

1.45 cu m

Bucket width

250 cm

Engine model

BM TD 45 B

Max speed forward

44.1 kph

Operating voltage

24 V

Operating weight

10,800 kg

Transmission type

Volvo BM HT 90 automatic powershift

Attachments

Bucket digging force

3120.72 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

27.25 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

26.12 liter

Fuel cap

195.31 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

206.28 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

22.71 liter

Transmission fluid cap

27.25 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

12.11 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

5.67 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

7.35 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

18.4-30/14 SGL

Rear tires size

18.4-30/14 SGL

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.49 m

Height - top of cab

3.11 m

Overall Length

8.11 m

Overall Width

2.53 m

Turning radius

2.59 m

Wheelbase

2.53 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

25.59 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

3

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

170.33 lpm

Pump type

two axial flow piston pump

Relief valve pressure

224.97 bar

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Volvo BM 6300 expert review

Reviewed by Rizwan R. on March 10, 2026

Overview

The Volvo BM 6300 (1984–1992) is a large heavy-duty backhoe loader designed for demanding construction and infrastructure work. It delivers 78 kilowatt net engine power, 425 Nm torque, and a 4.63 m digging depth, providing strong excavation and loader productivity.

Expert rating: 3 stars

Pros Very strong loader breakout force and large bucket capacity.
Cons Older hydraulic technology and heavier machine footprint.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged Volvo BM TD 45 B engine produces 78 kilowatt and 425 Nm of torque, delivering strong digging and loading performance for large-scale excavation work.

In Comparison

Volvo BL70: Newer backhoe loader with improved hydraulics.
Volvo BM 616B: Older and lighter machine with smaller capacity.
Volvo BM 6300: Larger machine with stronger loader performance.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the Volvo BM 6300 remains a durable heavy-duty backhoe loader within the AED 80,000–140,000 range.

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Volvo BM 6300 Backhoe loaders [1984-1992]

1984-1992

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.0
performance

3.3

comfort

3.7

fuel efficiency

3.7

safety

4.0

features

4.0

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

100 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Very strong loader capacity and digging power for large construction jobs.
Cons
Older machine design with heavier fuel consumption.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

3.0

safety

4.0

features

4.0

Pros
Durable Volvo engine and robust mechanical construction.
Cons
Large machine size makes maneuvering harder in tight job sites.
performance

3.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

4.0

features

4.0

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Valuation

Last 12 month
1984

Volvo BM 6300 similar models

Highlight differences
Volvo BM 6300
BM 6300
Volvo BL70
BL70
Volvo BM 616B
BM 616B
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 60 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 43 Amh
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Displacement 4,480.23 cu cm
Displacement 3,998.45 cu cm
Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm
Gross power 84.04 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 59.06 kw
Max torque 425.04 Nm
Max torque 389.11 Nm
Max torque 265.06 Nm
Net power 78 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Net power -
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,500 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Torque rise -
Torque rise 0.28 %
Torque rise -
Years 1984-1992
Years 2003-2011
Years 1976-1981
Market Average AED 140,000
Market Average AED 260,000
Market Average AED 130,000
Price AED 80,000
Price AED 160,000
Price AED 75,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 4.63 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.42 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.24 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.37 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.82 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m
Loader
Breakout force 7,330.06 kg
Breakout force 5,644.96 kg
Breakout force 4,180.86 kg
Loader digging depth 74.17 cm
Loader digging depth 21.34 cm
Loader digging depth -
Loader dump height 2.83 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.83 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 0.85 m
Loader dump reach 0.61 m
General
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Bucket width 250 cm
Bucket width 235 cm
Bucket width -
Engine model BM TD 45 B
Engine model D4D
Engine model BM D42
Max speed forward 44.1 kph
Max speed forward 36.53 kph
Max speed forward 30.58 kph
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating weight 10,800 kg
Operating weight 8,606 kg
Operating weight 8,950 kg
Transmission type Volvo BM HT 90 automatic powershift
Transmission type powershuttle with full synchronized gear
Transmission type Volvo BM hydromechanical gearbox with powershift
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 3,153.83 kg
Lifting capacity -
Attachments
Bucket digging force 3,120.72 kg
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 3,410.02 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 27.25 liter
Cooling fluid cap 18.93 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 26.12 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 6.43 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Fuel cap 195.31 liter
Fuel cap 119.98 liter
Fuel cap 96.14 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 206.28 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 135.12 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 190.01 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 22.71 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 14 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Transmission fluid cap 27.25 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 22.33 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap 14 liter
Engine oil cap 10.6 liter
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.67 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.49 m
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.35 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.8 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.45 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.69 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 18.4-30/14 SGL
Front tires size (2WD) 12.5/80-18
Front tires size (2WD) 12.5-20/10
Rear tires size 18.4-30/14 SGL
Rear tires size 19.5Lx24
Rear tires size 18.4-34/14
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab 3.11 m
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Overall Length 8.11 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Length 8.08 m
Overall Width 2.53 m
Overall Width 2.38 m
Overall Width -
Turning radius 2.59 m
Turning radius 5.03 m
Turning radius -
Wheelbase 2.53 m
Wheelbase 2.19 m
Wheelbase 2.38 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 25.59 kph
Max speed reverse 36.53 kph
Max speed reverse 30.58 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 170.33 lpm
Pump flow cap 158.97 lpm
Pump flow cap 113.17 lpm
Pump type two axial flow piston pump
Pump type Axial piston
Pump type Gear pump
Relief valve pressure 224.97 bar
Relief valve pressure 249.93 bar
Relief valve pressure 169.95 bar

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