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Volvo BM LM218 and 5 related models specifications

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Volvo BM LM218 and 5 related models: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
BM LM620	Net Power 63 hp Operating Weight 13,900 lb
BM LM640	Net Power 63 hp Operating Weight 14,550 lb
ZL302C	Net Power 30 hp Operating Weight 4,630 lb
BM LM422	Gross Power 47 hp Operating Weight 10,140 lb
BM LM218	Net Power 56 hp Operating Weight 12,600 lb
LM218TD	Net Power 56 hp Operating Weight 13,007 lb

BM LM218 and 5 related models specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Volvo	BM LM218 and 5 related models	6	ZL302C, BM LM422, BM LM218, LM218TD, BM LM620, and BM LM640

Bucket
Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	7.65 ft	9.19 ft	10.11 ft	10.11 ft	9.5 ft	9.5 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	0.4 yd3	2.36 yd3	2.75 yd3	2.75 yd3	3.9 yd3	4 yd3

Specification	ZL302C
Bucket Width	3.22 ft

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM218
Breakout Force	_ -	584,503 lb

Specification	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Bucket Capacity - Struck	0.7 yd3	0.79 yd3	0.79 yd3	0.9 yd3	1 yd3

Dimensions and weight
Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Ground Clearance	0.76 ft	1.12 ft	1.15 ft	1.15 ft	1.08 ft	1.08 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	12.88 ft	17.39 ft	16.82 ft	16.69 ft	17.83 ft	17.68 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	7.58 ft	7.94 ft	8.34 ft	8.34 ft	8.25 ft	8.27 ft
Wheelbase	4.93 ft	6.89 ft	7.55 ft	7.88 ft	7.5 ft	7.52 ft

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422
Width Over Tires	4.24 ft	6.73 ft

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM620	BM LM640
Hinge Pin - Max Height	9.52 ft	11.49 ft	12.58 ft	12.6 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	1.42 ft	2.96 ft	2.08 ft	2.06 ft

Engine
Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	BM LM620	BM LM640
Number Of Cylinders	4	3	3	3	3

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM218	BM LM620	BM LM640
Engine Model	F 4 M 1008F	BM 1113	BM1113A LH	BM- 1113 ALH
Displacement	83.7 cu in	230.7 cu in	230 cu in	230 cu in

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Net Power	30 hp	56 hp	56 hp	63 hp	63 hp

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Gross Power	31 hp	47 hp	63 hp	60 hp	69 hp	69 hp
Max Torque	57.6 lb-ft	123 lb-ft	182 lb-ft	182 lb-ft	18.5 lb-ft	181 lb-ft

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	BM LM640
Power Measured @	3,000 rpm	2,250 rpm	1,800 rpm	2,200 rpm

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218
Torque Measured @	2,000 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,100 rpm

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM620	BM LM640
Aspiration	Natural	direct injection	direct injection

Operational
Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Operating Weight	4,630 lb	10,140 lb	12,600 lb	13,007 lb	13,900 lb	14,550 lb
Turning Radius	9.3 ft	13.8 ft	16.5 ft	16.5 ft	16 ft	18 ft
Tire Size	10.0/75-15.3	front 13-28 10ply rear 7.50-18 10ply	front 16.9-30/10 rear 9-20/10	front 14-30/10 rear 9-20/10	front 16.9-30/10 rear 9.00-20/10	front 16.9-30/10 rear 12.4-24/10

Specification	ZL302C
Fuel Capacity	10.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	7.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	1.2 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD
Static Tipping Weight	3,197 lb	3,970 lb	5,291 lb	6,000 lb

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM218
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V

Transmission and speeds
Specification	ZL302C
Transmission Type	hydrostatic

Specification	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Number Of Forward Gears	1	6	5	5	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	1	6	5	5	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	12.5 mph	17.2 mph	16.2 mph	16.2 mph	18.4 mph	18.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	12.5 mph	17.2 mph	12.5 mph	12.5 mph	18.4 mph	18.4 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	ZL302C	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Relief Valve Setting	3,046 psi	1,070 psi	1,070 psi	1,280 psi	1,280 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	8 gpm	34.4 gpm	34.4 gpm	37 gpm	30.8 gpm

Specification	ZL302C
Raise Time	5 sec
Dump Time	1.5 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Pump Type	gear type pump

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
BM LM218 and 5 related models	44

Ratios
Figure	ZL302C	BM LM422	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	6.5	4.6	4.4	4.3	4.5	4.3

Figure	ZL302C	BM LM218	LM218TD	BM LM620	BM LM640
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.27 gpm	0.61 gpm	0.61 gpm	0.59 gpm	0.49 gpm

Figure	ZL302C
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.34 gal

BM LM218 and 5 related models: forum references

Related discussion: “Volvo Wheel Loader L220h”: BM 654 and 4 related models.

BM LM218 and 5 related models: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
Date	Listing index	Equipment class	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)	wheel loader	ZL302C, BM LM422, BM LM218	No matching offers in this snapshot

Dated CPSC search
Date	Database	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Volvo; ZL302C, BM LM422, BM LM218	No matching recall in the stated search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo ZL302C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM LM422 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM LM218 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo LM218TD — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM LM620 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo BM LM640 — RitchieSpecs. 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 LM218 and 5 related models: Configuration records

BM LM620

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.5 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	0.9 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.9 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	17.83 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.25 ft
Wheelbase	7.5 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.58 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.08 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	BM1113A LH
Net Power	63 hp
Gross Power	69 hp
Max Torque	18.5 lb-ft
Displacement	230 cu in
Aspiration	direct injection
Operational
Operating Weight	13,900 lb
Turning Radius	16 ft
Tire Size	front 16.9-30/10 rear 9.00-20/10
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	18.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.4 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	1,280 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	37 gpm

Source

BM LM640

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.5 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	17.68 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.27 ft
Wheelbase	7.52 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.6 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.06 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	BM- 1113 ALH
Net Power	63 hp
Gross Power	69 hp
Max Torque	181 lb-ft
Displacement	230 cu in
Aspiration	direct injection
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	14,550 lb
Turning Radius	18 ft
Tire Size	front 16.9-30/10 rear 12.4-24/10
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	18.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.4 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	1,280 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	30.8 gpm

Source

ZL302C

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	7.65 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	0.4 yd3
Bucket Width	3.22 ft
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	0.76 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	12.88 ft
Width Over Tires	4.24 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	7.58 ft
Wheelbase	4.93 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	9.52 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	1.42 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	F 4 M 1008F
Net Power	30 hp
Gross Power	31 hp
Power Measured @	3,000 rpm
Max Torque	57.6 lb-ft
Displacement	83.7 cu in
Torque Measured @	2,000 rpm
Aspiration	Natural
Operational
Operating Weight	4,630 lb
Fuel Capacity	10.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	7.4 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	1.2 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.4 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal
Static Tipping Weight	3,197 lb
Turning Radius	9.3 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	20 degrees
Tire Size	10.0/75-15.3
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	hydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears	1
Number Of Reverse Gears	1
Max Speed - Forward	12.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	12.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,046 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	8 gpm
Raise Time	5 sec
Dump Time	1.5 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Pump Type	gear type pump

Source

BM LM422

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.19 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.36 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	17.39 ft
Width Over Tires	6.73 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	7.94 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.96 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Gross Power	47 hp
Power Measured @	2,250 rpm
Max Torque	123 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	10,140 lb
Static Tipping Weight	3,970 lb
Turning Radius	13.8 ft
Tire Size	front 13-28 10ply rear 7.50-18 10ply
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Max Speed - Forward	17.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	17.2 mph
Additional specifications
Bucket Capacity - Struck	0.7 yd3

Source

BM LM218

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.11 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.75 yd3
Breakout Force	584,503 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	16.82 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.34 ft
Wheelbase	7.55 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	BM 1113
Net Power	56 hp
Gross Power	63 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	182 lb-ft
Displacement	230.7 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	12,600 lb
Static Tipping Weight	5,291 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	front 16.9-30/10 rear 9-20/10
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	5
Number Of Reverse Gears	5
Max Speed - Forward	16.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	12.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	1,070 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	34.4 gpm
Additional specifications
Bucket Capacity - Struck	0.79 yd3

Source

LM218TD

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.11 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.75 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	16.69 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.34 ft
Wheelbase	7.88 ft
Engine
Net Power	56 hp
Gross Power	60 hp
Max Torque	182 lb-ft
Operational
Operating Weight	13,007 lb
Static Tipping Weight	6,000 lb
Turning Radius	16.5 ft
Tire Size	front 14-30/10 rear 9-20/10
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	5
Number Of Reverse Gears	5
Max Speed - Forward	16.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	12.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	1,070 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	34.4 gpm
Additional specifications
Bucket Capacity - Struck	0.79 yd3

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