Volvo L30B 1000 Pro – specifications
Series: Volvo Wheel Loader
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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The Volvo L30B 1000 Pro is a wheel loader from the Volvo Wheel Loader series. 52.9 kW is available.
Top speed is 31 km/h. Operating weight is 5,200 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 22.4 to 394 kW; with 52.9 kW, the L30B 1000 Pro sits at the bottom end. Directly alongside are the L35 with 52.2 kW below and the L30G with 55.2 kW above.
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: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo Wheel Loader, Volvo L110F – F-Series (HTE 200-Getriebe, Care Cab), Volvo BM L120 – L series
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | D3DCDE2correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 52.9 kWcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 5,200 kgcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 30.6 km/hcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.2 kW/t (53 kW / 5.2 t)
Stronger than 21% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,251 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo L30B 1000 Pro have?
The Volvo L30B 1000 Pro delivers 52.9 kW.
How much does the Volvo L30B 1000 Pro weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,200 kg.
How fast does the Volvo L30B 1000 Pro go?
Top speed is 30.6 km/h.
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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Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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