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L160

Volvo BM / Michigan L160

In 1986 the first wheel loader was launched with the model designation which is still in use today, the L160.
In 1991 the engine Volvo TD 101 G was changed to Volvo TD 102 GB.
The transmission was also changed in time.

Sweden                                  Transmission
   Serial no.          –3906              HT 200 
   Serial no. 3907–                       HT 201

                                               Standard engine
   Serial no.          –2959             TD 101 G 
   Serial no. 2960–                      TD 102 GB

                                            Low emission engine
   Serial no.          –2993             TD 101 G 
   Serial no. 2994–                      TD 102 KBE

US                                           Transmission
   Serial no.            –60504          HT 200C
   Serial no. 60505–                     HT 201C

                                                Standard engine
   Serial no.            –60195         TD 101 G 
   Serial no. 60196–                    TD 102 GB

L160 1991 specifications
Engine Volvo TD 102 GB
Engine output at, r/s (r/min) 36,7 (2 200)
...SAE J1349 gross, kW (hp) 194 (264)
...DIN 70020/6271, kW (hp) 185 (252)
Max. torque at, r/s 23,3 (1 400)
...SAE J1349 gross, kN 980
...DIN 70020/6271, kN 962
Tip. load (straight/full turn), kg 15 370 / 13 520
Bucket volume, m3 3,8–4,5
Tires 26.5R25
Weight, kg 21 920
Production year 1986–1992