Volvo BL61B TLB Hire
A 4WD Volvo backhoe loader combining a front loader and rear excavator for digging, loading and backfilling work. Hired wet, with the operator included.
Volvo BL61B TLB Specifications
The Volvo BL61B is a 4WD backhoe loader in WAFCON's TLB fleet, built by Volvo Compact Equipment and powered by a Volvo D5D turbo diesel. With a front loader bucket and rear excavator arm on one machine, it covers digging, loading and backfilling without needing two separate pieces of equipment on site.
Machine Specs
| Manufacturer | Volvo Construction Equipment |
|---|---|
| Model | BL61B |
| Origin | Volvo Compact Equipment S.A.S., made in Poland |
| Machine Type | 4WD backhoe loader |
| Engine | Volvo D5D turbo diesel, 4-cylinder, 4.8 L |
| Power | Approx. 62 kW (83 hp) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 9.1 t, configuration dependent |
| Transport Dimensions | Approx. 5.83 m L x 2.45 m W x 3.77 m H |
| Transmission | 4-speed power shuttle, 4WD |
| Loader Bucket | Approx. 1.0 m³ general purpose bucket |
| Backhoe Dig Depth | Approx. 4.26 m standard; up to 5.32 m with extending dipper |
| Fuel / Hydraulic | Fuel approx. 150 L; hydraulic system approx. 140 L total |
| Cab | Enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab with work lights |
Best Suited For
Digging & Backfilling
General site digging, service trenches and backfilling around foundations.
Loading Material
Front bucket loading for spoil removal, aggregate and general site material.
Small to Mid Site Work
Residential and commercial sites needing one machine that can dig, load and back-fill.
Extended Reach Trenching
Deeper trenching up to 5.32 m with the extending dipper fitted.
Why Hire the BL61B from WAFCON
This Volvo BL61B TLB is part of WAFCON's own fleet, based in Philippi and maintained for hire across Cape Town. Contact us to confirm current availability for your dates.
Compare with our other TLBs, the CASE 580T and SDLG B877, or see our Volvo EC55B Pro excavator for tighter access work.
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BL61B FAQs
What can the Volvo BL61B TLB do?
The BL61B is a 4WD backhoe loader that digs, loads and backfills using a front loader bucket and rear excavator arm on a single machine.
How deep can the BL61B dig?
Standard backhoe dig depth is approximately 4.26 m, extending to approximately 5.32 m with the extending dipper fitted.
Is the BL61B suitable for loading material?
Yes. The front loader bucket handles approximately 1.0 m³, suited to spoil removal, aggregate and general site material handling.
What should I send for a BL61B quote?
Send your site location, the work required, access details and when you need the machine on site.