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Volvo BM L120B to L120D specifications

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Volvo BM L120B to L120D: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
BM L120B	Net Power 190 hp Operating Weight 33,735 lb
BM L150	Net Power 231 hp Operating Weight 45,500 lb
L90C	Net Power 154 hp Operating Weight 35,495 lb
L120C	Net Power 201 hp Operating Weight 41,520 lb
L120D	Net Power 201 hp Operating Weight 41,623 lb

BM L120B to L120D specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Volvo	BM L120B to L120D	5	BM L120B, BM L150, L90C, L120C, and L120D

Bucket
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.49 ft	10.27 ft	9.22 ft	9.29 ft	9.59 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.67 yd3	4.58 yd3	4.58 yd3	4.71 yd3	4.06 yd3
Bucket Width	9.36 ft	10.5 ft	8.7 ft	9.45 ft	9.45 ft
Breakout Force	34,330 lb	44,200 lb	24,650 lb	31,630 lb	33,879 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Ground Clearance	1.43 ft	1.33 ft	1.35 ft	1.45 ft	1.38 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25 ft	26.38 ft	24.61 ft	26.55 ft	26.68 ft
Width Over Tires	8.8 ft	9.19 ft	8.17 ft	8.8 ft	8.8 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.98 ft	11.44 ft	10.73 ft	11.16 ft	11 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft	11.65 ft	9.85 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.1 ft	14.03 ft	13 ft	13.46 ft	13.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.52 ft	3.78 ft	3.68 ft	4.17 ft	3.81 ft

Engine
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	TD 71 G	TD 102	TD 63 KBE	TD 73 KDE	TD 73 KDE
Net Power	190 hp	231 hp	154 hp	201 hp	201 hp
Gross Power	200 hp	245 hp	158.3 hp	208 hp	208 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm
Max Torque	520 lb-ft	722.9 lb-ft	512.7 lb-ft	682 lb-ft	682.3 lb-ft
Displacement	408.9 cu in	585.9 cu in	334 cu in	409 cu in	408.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,100 rpm	1,100 rpm	1,100 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Operating Weight	33,735 lb	45,500 lb	35,495 lb	41,520 lb	41,623 lb
Fuel Capacity	67.4 gal	89.6 gal	55.5 gal	67.4 gal	67.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	58.2 gal	43.6 gal	34.4 gal	41 gal	38.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal	7.7 gal	4.3 gal	5.9 gal	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal	17.2 gal	14.1 gal	17.2 gal	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.8 gal	11.9 gal	8.8 gal	8.8 gal	9.3 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal	12.5 gal	9.6 gal	9.6 gal	9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.1 gal	11.9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	27,999 lb	33,158 lb	22,686 lb	29,550 lb	31,306 lb
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	23.5R25	23.5-25	20.5R25*L2	23.5R25*L2	23.5R25*L2

Specification	L90C	L120C	L120D
Turning Radius	19.8 ft	21.2 ft	20.9 ft

Transmission and speeds
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Transmission Type	powershift	powershift	powershift	automatic power shift	Volvo HT 205
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	4
Max Speed - Forward	24 mph	21.3 mph	23.8 mph	22.1 mph	22.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.8 mph	14.7 mph	17.3 mph	15.7 mph	22.1 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Relief Valve Setting	3,050 psi	3,046 psi	3,263 psi	3,263 psi	3,263 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	51.8 gpm	82.8 gpm	53 gpm	74 gpm	72.7 gpm
Raise Time	6.5 sec	6.7 sec	5.5 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.5 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.8 sec	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.1 sec	3.2 sec	2.3 sec	2.8 sec	2.8 sec
Pump Type	open center	open center system	vane pump	vane pump	vane pump

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
BM L120B to L120D	40

Ratios
Figure	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.6	5.1	4.3	4.8	4.8
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.27 gpm	0.36 gpm	0.34 gpm	0.37 gpm	0.36 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.35 gal	0.39 gal	0.36 gal	0.34 gal	0.34 gal

BM L120B to L120D: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Volvo L90 wheel loaders (L90C, L90E); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Volvo: Computer failure messages and ECU problems.

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Volvo L120 wheel loaders (L120F, L120H); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Volvo: Reverse clutch delay, transmission failure and a leveler fault.

BM L120B to L120D: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheel loader	Volvo and the L90C, L120C, L120D	25

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
parts and manuals	3
overheating and cooling	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
parts and manuals	3	12%
overheating and cooling	2	8%

Volvo L90c Loader Quick Attach Fitting (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-03-06)
Volvo L90c Electronic Problem (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-11-27)
Volvo L90c Transmission Pressure (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-11-18)
Volvo L120d And L120c Wheel Loader Engine Swap Question (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-03-09)

Used market for the BM L120B to L120D — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Volvo wheel loader	11

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
L90C	5	1990 to 1997	$11,386	$30,687	$17,935	21,500
L120C	5	1995 to 1999	$24,481	$54,900	$32,452	700
L120D	1	2001	$39,500	$39,500	$39,500	14,000

BM L120B to L120D: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Volvo together with the wheel loader BM L120B, BM L150, L90C, L120C	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM L120B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM L150 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo L90C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo L120C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo L120D — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Volvo BM L120B to L120D — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the Volvo L90 wheel loaders (L90C, L90E) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Volvo L90C — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Volvo — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Volvo BM L120B to L120D: Configuration records

BM L120B

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.49 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.67 yd3
Bucket Width	9.36 ft
Breakout Force	34,330 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.43 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25 ft
Width Over Tires	8.8 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.98 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.1 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.52 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	TD 71 G
Net Power	190 hp
Gross Power	200 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	408.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	520 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	33,735 lb
Fuel Capacity	67.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	58.2 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.8 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.1 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Tire Size	23.5R25
Static Tipping Weight	27,999 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	24 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.8 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,050 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	51.8 gpm
Raise Time	6.5 sec
Dump Time	1.5 sec
Lower Time	3.1 sec
Pump Type	open center
Additional specifications
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees

Source

BM L150

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.27 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.58 yd3
Bucket Width	10.5 ft
Breakout Force	44,200 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.33 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.38 ft
Width Over Tires	9.19 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.44 ft
Wheelbase	11.65 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.03 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.78 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	TD 102
Net Power	231 hp
Gross Power	245 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	585.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	722.9 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	45,500 lb
Fuel Capacity	89.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	7.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	12.5 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	11.9 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Tire Size	23.5-25
Static Tipping Weight	33,158 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	21.3 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	14.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,046 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	82.8 gpm
Raise Time	6.7 sec
Dump Time	1.9 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Pump Type	open center system
Additional specifications
Rear Axle Oscillation	30 degrees

Source

L90C

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.22 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.58 yd3
Bucket Width	8.7 ft
Breakout Force	24,650 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.61 ft
Width Over Tires	8.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.73 ft
Wheelbase	9.85 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.68 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	TD 63 KBE
Net Power	154 hp
Gross Power	158.3 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	334 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	512.7 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	35,495 lb
Fuel Capacity	55.5 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.8 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Turning Radius	19.8 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Tire Size	20.5R25*L2
Static Tipping Weight	22,686 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	23.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	17.3 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,263 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	53 gpm
Raise Time	5.5 sec
Dump Time	1.9 sec
Lower Time	2.3 sec
Pump Type	vane pump
Additional specifications
Rear Axle Oscillation	30 degrees

Source

L120C

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.29 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.71 yd3
Bucket Width	9.45 ft
Breakout Force	31,630 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.55 ft
Width Over Tires	8.8 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.46 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.17 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	TD 73 KDE
Net Power	201 hp
Gross Power	208 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	409 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	682 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	41,520 lb
Fuel Capacity	67.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	41 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.8 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Turning Radius	21.2 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Tire Size	23.5R25*L2
Static Tipping Weight	29,550 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	automatic power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,263 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	74 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.8 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Type	vane pump
Additional specifications
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees

Source

L120D

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.59 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.06 yd3
Bucket Width	9.45 ft
Breakout Force	33,879 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.38 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.68 ft
Width Over Tires	8.8 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.81 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	TD 73 KDE
Net Power	201 hp
Gross Power	208 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	408.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	682.3 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	41,623 lb
Fuel Capacity	67.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	38.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Turning Radius	20.9 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps
Tire Size	23.5R25*L2
Static Tipping Weight	31,306 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Volvo HT 205
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	22.1 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,263 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	72.7 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.7 sec
Lower Time	2.8 sec
Pump Type	vane pump
Additional specifications
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees

Source

Compare Volvo BM L120B, BM L150, L90C, L120C, L120D

Bucket
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.49 ft	10.27 ft	9.22 ft	9.29 ft	9.59 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.67 yd3	4.58 yd3	4.58 yd3	4.71 yd3	4.06 yd3
Bucket Width	9.36 ft	10.5 ft	8.7 ft	9.45 ft	9.45 ft
Breakout Force	34,330 lb	44,200 lb	24,650 lb	31,630 lb	33,879 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Ground Clearance	1.43 ft	1.33 ft	1.35 ft	1.45 ft	1.38 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	25 ft	26.38 ft	24.61 ft	26.55 ft	26.68 ft
Width Over Tires	8.8 ft	9.19 ft	8.17 ft	8.8 ft	8.8 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.98 ft	11.44 ft	10.73 ft	11.16 ft	11 ft
Wheelbase	10.5 ft	11.65 ft	9.85 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.1 ft	14.03 ft	13 ft	13.46 ft	13.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.52 ft	3.78 ft	3.68 ft	4.17 ft	3.81 ft

Engine
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	TD 71 G	TD 102	TD 63 KBE	TD 73 KDE	TD 73 KDE
Net Power	190 hp	231 hp	154 hp	201 hp	201 hp
Gross Power	200 hp	245 hp	158.3 hp	208 hp	208 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm
Max Torque	520 lb-ft	722.9 lb-ft	512.7 lb-ft	682 lb-ft	682.3 lb-ft
Displacement	408.9 cu in	585.9 cu in	334 cu in	409 cu in	408.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,100 rpm	1,100 rpm	1,100 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Operating Weight	33,735 lb	45,500 lb	35,495 lb	41,520 lb	41,623 lb
Fuel Capacity	67.4 gal	89.6 gal	55.5 gal	67.4 gal	67.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	58.2 gal	43.6 gal	34.4 gal	41 gal	38.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal	7.7 gal	4.3 gal	5.9 gal	6.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	17.2 gal	17.2 gal	14.1 gal	17.2 gal	17.2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.8 gal	11.9 gal	8.8 gal	8.8 gal	9.3 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal	12.5 gal	9.6 gal	9.6 gal	9.6 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	10.1 gal	11.9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal
Static Tipping Weight	27,999 lb	33,158 lb	22,686 lb	29,550 lb	31,306 lb
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps	60 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Tire Size	23.5R25	23.5-25	20.5R25*L2	23.5R25*L2	23.5R25*L2

Transmission and speeds
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Transmission Type	powershift	powershift	powershift	automatic power shift	Volvo HT 205
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	4
Max Speed - Forward	24 mph	21.3 mph	23.8 mph	22.1 mph	22.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	16.8 mph	14.7 mph	17.3 mph	15.7 mph	22.1 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	BM L120B	BM L150	L90C	L120C	L120D
Relief Valve Setting	3,050 psi	3,046 psi	3,263 psi	3,263 psi	3,263 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	51.8 gpm	82.8 gpm	53 gpm	74 gpm	72.7 gpm
Raise Time	6.5 sec	6.7 sec	5.5 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.5 sec	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	1.8 sec	1.7 sec
Lower Time	3.1 sec	3.2 sec	2.3 sec	2.8 sec	2.8 sec
Pump Type	open center	open center system	vane pump	vane pump	vane pump

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Volvo BM L120B to L120D specifications

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