Volvo L180H HIGH-LIFT
Series: Volvo Wheel Loader
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Volvo L20 to L350: the number is the class, the letter is the generation
Volvo has organized its wheel loaders into the L series for decades: L20, in versions like L20B or L20H, marks the smallest articulated class, L30 the compact class, L45 the mid-size yard loader, and L180 the classic construction loader. SpecCodex lists 83 models under "Volvo Wheel Loader" covering this entire range.
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A generation letter traditionally follows the number at Volvo – the manufacturer itself lists its older models under "Volvo BM, L series" and later generations under "C-D-E-F Series." The F generation, for instance, brought a new generation of HTE 200 transmissions with smoother shifting and lower fuel consumption, plus a new, more spacious Care Cab with improved all-round visibility, according to Volvo.
Within one size class the number stays largely stable for decades, while engine, hydraulics and cab evolve with each new letter. The database shows a power range of 22 to 393 kW and an operating weight of 2,100 to 50,530 kg across the whole series – from small yard loaders to large construction machines.
When buying used, it pays to check a Volvo loader's articulation joint for play, inspect bucket teeth and linkage wear, and test-run the automatic powershift – transmission failures are among the most expensive repairs in this line.
In short: the number after the "L" sets Volvo's size class from L20 to L350, and the following letter marks the technical generation – only both together give the full picture of a used model like L45 or L180.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Wheel Loader, Volvo L110F – F-Series (HTE 200-Getriebe, Care Cab), Volvo BM L120 – L series
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | Volvo D13Jcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 334.5 hp (245 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,801.6 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 55.3 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 612.6correct |
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Working data
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 156.3 lcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 366 lcorrect |
Other data
| Cab height | 5,160.3correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo L180H HIGH-LIFT have?
The Volvo L180H HIGH-LIFT delivers 334 hp.
What engine does the Volvo L180H HIGH-LIFT have?
6 cylinders, 12,802 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.
- 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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