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BM 1240

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
27,999 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
3.30 yd³
Gross Power
160.0 hp
Net Power
145.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight27,999 lb
Fuel Capacity60.8 gal
Tire Size20.5-25/16 L2.L3
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity68.7 gal
Static Tipping Weight18,078 lb
Operating Voltage24 V
Turning Radius231 in
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity4.5 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage25 A
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity8.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity7.4 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.7 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelD70B
Displacement409 in³
Power Measured @2,500 rpm
Gross Power160.0 hp
Net Power145.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
Torque Measured @1,600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity66.1 gal/min
Raise Time7.2 s
Lower Time5.1 s
Dump Time2.8 s
Relief Valve Setting1,990 psi
Pump TypeGear-Type Design

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance18 in
Height - Top of Cab121 in
Wheelbase119 in
Width Over Tires98 in
Length with Bucket on Ground269 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height156 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward26.0 mph
Max Speed - Reverse26.0 mph
Transmission TypeFull power shift 4-speed transmission
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped3.30 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise119 in
Breakout Force16,160 lb
Bucket Width100 in

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