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Volvo Bm LM218

Series: Volvo BM Wheel Loader

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The Volvo Bm LM218 belongs to the Volvo BM Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 63.9 hp (41.8 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,780.5 cm³. Torque is 246.8 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 5,715.3 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,301.2 mm. Ground clearance is 350.5 mm. The gearbox has 5 forward gears. There are also 5 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,100 rpm. The pump delivers 130.2 l/min. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the BM 1113. Tyre size: front 16,9-30/10 rear 9-20/10. The Volvo BM Wheel Loader series covers 25 models. Rated output within it ranges from 47.7 to 293 hp; the LM218 sits at the bottom of that range with 63.9 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the LM422 below it with 47.7 hp and the LM620 above it with 70 hp. 91 Volvo Bm models across 9 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelBM 1113correct
Power63.9 hp (41.8 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque246.8correct
Speed at max. torque1,100 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement3,780.5 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,301.2correct
Ground clearance350.5correct
Unladen weight5,715.3 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears5correct
Reverse gears5correct
Tyre sizefront 16.9-30/10 rear 9-20/10correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow130.2 l/mincorrect

Other data

Height2,542correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.3 kW/t (42 kW / 5.7 t)

Stronger than 10% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 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 LM218 have?

The Volvo Bm LM218 delivers 63.9 hp.

How much does the Volvo Bm LM218 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,715 kg.

What engine does the Volvo Bm LM218 have?

3 cylinders, 3,780 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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