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Volvo Bm L180C

Series: Volvo BM Compactor

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The Volvo Bm L180C belongs to the Volvo BM Compactor series. The engine delivers 287.9 hp (200.6 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,000.2 cm³. Torque is 1,580.1 Nm. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The unladen weight is 28,500 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,550.9 mm. Ground clearance is 521.2 mm. Top speed is 7.6 km/h. The tank holds 339.2 litres. The gearbox has 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 900 rpm. The pump delivers 313.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 165 litres. Working pressure is 22.5 bar. The cooling system holds 80.3 litres. The oil fill is 34.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the TD 122 KHE. Rated output across the Volvo Bm range ranges from 47.7 to 403.5 hp; the L180C sits in the upper part of that range with 287.9 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 4600 below it with 267.7 hp and the A30 6x6 above it with 291 hp. 91 Volvo Bm models across 9 series are on record. The model is listed under Road construction. 24 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelTD 122 KHEcorrect
Power287.9 hp (200.6 kW)correct
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Torque1,580.1correct
Speed at max. torque900 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,000.2 cm³correct
Aspirationturbo, intercooledcorrect
Coolant capacity80.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity34.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,550.9correct
Ground clearance521.2correct
Unladen weight28,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeVolvo BM HT 220correct
Forward gears3correct
Reverse gears3correct
Top speed7.6 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow313.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity165 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure22.5 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity339.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,602.7correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7 kW/t (201 kW / 28.5 t)

Stronger than 87% of the compaction equipment in the register — out of 223 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo Bm L180C have?

The Volvo Bm L180C delivers 288 hp.

How much does the Volvo Bm L180C weigh?

The unladen weight is 28,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo Bm L180C have?

6 cylinders, 12,000 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Volvo Bm L180C go?

Top speed is 7.6 km/h.

What to check before buying

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  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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