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 |