United States reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 137 kW | 184 hp | ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 · Manufacturer-published reference configuration |
| Operating-weight range | 14,500–17,300 kg | 31,968–38,140 lb | Published configuration range |
| Full-turn static tipping load | 10,100 kg | 22,265 lb | Based on stated 2.7 m³ STE P BOE bucket |
| Breakout force | 140 kN | 31,470 lbf | Based on stated reference bucket |
| Bucket-capacity range | 2.2–7.0 m³ | 2.9–9.2 yd³ | Published application range |
What the specifications mean
Reference-bucket context prevents misleading comparison of tipping and breakout figures.
The bucket range covers different material densities and duties.
Net power uses ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, which should remain visible beside the value.
Configurations and options to verify
- Volvo bases cited tipping and breakout values on a 2.7 m³ / 3.7 yd³ reference bucket.
- Tire, arm, coupler and application-package choices change the operating envelope.
- The broad weight range must be narrowed from the specific machine build.
Used L90H inspection priorities
- Check centre articulation, steering cylinders, oscillation points and driveline play.
- Inspect matched tire size, type, cuts and remaining tread; price a complete set where mixing is unsuitable.
- Load the hydraulics and inspect lift-arm, bucket, bellcrank and coupler pins.
- Review transmission, axle, brake, cooling and emissions-system service records.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Tires, fuel, bucket wear and production cycle drive cost more than age alone.
- High-lift arms, couplers, guarding and application packages can change both value and repair exposure.
- Model payload by material density and avoid assuming the largest bucket is the most productive.
Attachments and compatibility
- Confirm coupler interface and hydraulic controls for buckets, forks, grapples and snow tools.
- Recalculate payload and stability for attachment weight and load centre.
- Use material density and bucket fill—not nominal capacity alone—to plan loading.
Transport planning
- Record weight and dimensions with the actual tires, lift arm, coupler and bucket.
- State whether the bucket or other tools will be removed and carried separately.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Volvo Construction Equipment
Open manufacturer source L90H Wheel Loader
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified