Volvo Mid-Size Wheel Loaders

New Volvo Power And Transmissions

Construction Equipment - July 1, 2006

Walt Moore
Senior Editor

The new Tier-3-compliant D7E Volvo diesel engine powers the L110E and L120E wheel loaders, and the new D12D powers the L150E. Both new engines feature electronic control, charge-air cooling, and use hydraulically driven cooling fans that operate only on demand. These loaders employ the company's third-generation automatic powershift transmission, which allows selecting among four operating modes.

Number of models: 3

New models: L110E, L120E, L150E

Product-line features: Volvo wheel loaders are fitted with the company's Torque-Parallel (TP) loader linkage system and proprietary coupler. TP linkage, says Volvo, provides parallel lift and high breakout force throughout the entire lifting range. These machines also feature variable-displacement, load-sensing implement hydraulic systems, circulated-oil brake cooling and the Volvo Contronic system.

Specifications
Model	Horsepower (Rated)	Operating Weight (lb.)*	Bucket Range Or Nominal Bucket (cu. yd.)**
L110E	209	40,000	3.5–12.4
L120E	223	42,400	3.9–12.4
L150E	284	50,700	4.1–15.7
* Approximate operating weight; exact weight varies with specific configuration **Approximate bucket capacities