L260H Volvo L260H Specifications & Technical Data (2019—2025)

Boost your productivity by up to 15%

Increase your productivity with the L260H. Boasting up to 15% greater productivity than its forerunner, thanks to the increased wheel base (50mm), and optimized weight distribution of the front frame and lifting arm system, enabling the use of larger buckets.

Engineered for efficient work

Engineered for efficient and smart work, the L260H is fitted with new generation hydraulics and improved technology. Enhanced by Load Assist and Volvo Site Simulation, the intelligent systems offer valuable insight about your operations, reducing fuel consumption and increasing productivity.

Rehandling bucket

Experience up to 5% greater productivity with the new 7.3 m3 Volvo Rehandling bucket. The redesigned bucket is easier to fill and minimizes spillage, thanks to new convex sides and an improved spill guard. To prevent spillage and absorb shocks, opt for the Boom Suspension System, which automatically engages, depending on gear or speed selection.

Bucket leveling function

Take your productivity to the next level with the new bucket leveling function. Automatically return the bucket to level from both dump and curl positions, enhancing operator performance.

Operator training

Increase productivity and reduce fuel consumption by learning how to operate your wheel loader in the most efficient way. Volvo offers operator training, which encompasses the best practices in the industry.

Improved component access

Minimize downtime and increase component life with easier access to the Boom Suspension System accumulators – now placed on the outside of the front frame – and P-brake, which is now external.

Delayed shutdown

Reduce the wear on your engine with new delayed engine shutdown, which can be scheduled to activate automatically by the operator. The intelligent function turns off the machine when the turbo charger has cooled down to the appropriate temperature, reducing component wear.

Industry leading serviceability

For unrestricted access to vital components, the Volvo cab can be tilted to either a 30° or 70° angle. For improved serviceability and easy access to the engine, the wide-opening engine hood is operated electronically.

Volvo engine

Engineered for efficiency and productivity, the L260H is fitted with a powerful D13 engine, delivering 6% more power and 5% more torque than the L250H.

Increase your fuel savings by 10%

Do more with less fuel, thanks to a powerful engine and new generation hydraulics, which save hydraulic pump power for other functions, by reducing fluid flow when lowering and dumping. Coupled with the new dry P-Brake, which eliminates drag losses caused by the internal wet multi-disk brake.

New generation OptiShift

For improved cycle times and greater fuel efficiency, customize the lock-up engagement of your machine with new generation OptiShift. The improved technology integrates the Reverse By Braking (RBB) function – patented by Volvo – and the new torque converter with lock-up, creating a direct drive between the engine and transmission, reducing fuel consumption.

Fuel Report

Identify any inefficiency with Fuel Report, designed to help you reduce the industry’s number one operational cost factor. With detailed machine data, Fuel Report supports in taking corrective actions to reverse machine issues and improve fuel efficiency.

Eco pedal

Save on machine wear and increase fuel efficiency with the eco pedal. Uniquely designed by Volvo, the eco pedal encourages economical operation, by applying a mechanical push-back force in response to excess use of the accelerator.

Brake system

Service brake: Volvo dual-circuit system with nitrogen-charged accumulators. Outboard-mounted fully hydraulic operated, fully sealed oil circulation-cooled wet disc brakes. The operator can select automatic declutch of the transmission when braking by a switch on the instrument panel. Parking brake: Dry disc brake. Applied by spring force, electro-hydraulic release with a switch on the instrument panel. Secondary brake: Dual brake circuits with rechargeable accumulators. One circuit or the parking brake fulfills all safety requirements. Standard: The brake system complies with the requirements of ISO 3450.

Durable by design

Designed with durability in mind, the L260H is built with a strong frame structure, ideally-matched to Volvo powertrain. The hydraulically-driven cooling fan regulates component temperature and automatically reverses, permitting self-cleaning of the cooling units.

Engine

V-ACT Stage V 13 liter, 6-cylinder straight turbocharged diesel engine with 4 valves per cylinder, overhead camshaft and electronically controlled unit injectors. The engine has wet replaceable cylinder liners and replaceable valve guides and valve seats. The throttle applications is transmitted electrically from the throttle pedal or the optional hand throttle. Air cleaning: 3 stages. Cooling system: Hydrostatic, electronically controlled fan and intercooler of the air-to-air type.

Load Assist

Optimize your load cycles with Load Assist, powered by Volvo Co-Pilot – the 10" in-cab display. Gain access to a set of smart apps and boost the efficiency of your operation. When installed, the rear-view camera and radar detect system are now integrated into the Volvo Co-Pilot.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

With the tire pressure monitoring app, you can check the condition of your tires from the comfort of the cab. Providing real-time information on tire pressure and temperature, the system saves time during machine inspections and can prolong tire lifetime.

Comfortably Productive

Customize your machine and ensure precise control of hydraulic functions, with the choice of single or multi levers. To get the most out of each operation, select from three hydraulic modes, according to your preferred responsiveness. To reduce operator fatigue and improve productivity, Comfort Drive Control gives you the opportunity to steer the machine from a small lever.

Visibility

To enhance visibility, the L260H has new rear-view mirrors and can be equipped with a rear-view camera. Optimized by the radar detect system, which works with the camera to give a visual and audible alert to the operator of unseen on-coming objects. Orange handrails and steps have been placed on the machine, intended to stand out to the operators and maintenance staff.

The Operator’s Choice

Operate in comfort from the best cab on the market, the Volvo cab can be equipped with a new adjustable seat. Access the cab safely and effortlessly using the steps and open the door with ease, thanks to the optional remote-control opener.

Cab

Instrumentation: All important information is centrally located in the operator’s field of vision. Display for Contronic monitoring system. Heater and defroster: Heater coil with filtered fresh air and fan with auto and 11 speeds. Defroster vents for all window areas. Operator’s seat: Operator’s seat with adjustable suspension and retractable seatbelt. The seat is mounted on a bracket on the rear cab wall and floor. The forces from the retractable seatbelt are absorbed by the seat rail. Standard: The cab is tested and approved according to ROPS (ISO 3471), FOPS (ISO 3449). The cab meets with requirements according to ISO 6055 (Operator overhead protection - Industrial trucks) and SAE J386 (Operator Restraint System). Refrigerant of the type R134a is used when this machine is equipped with air conditioning. Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134a, Global Warming Potential 1.430 t CO2-eq.

Fast cycle times

Achieve shorter cycle times with next generation load sensing hydraulics, designed to enhance the responsiveness of attachments and improve the lifting and lowering speed of the boom.

Matched and attached

Get the most out of your L260H with our range of purpose-built attachments, perfect for applications such as quarrying, aggregates, mining and heavy infrastructure. Form one solid and reliable unit with attachments that are ideally matched by size and design to your machine’s parameters – including link-arm geometry, and breakout and lifting forces.

Stronger

Unlock the full potential of your machine and take on demanding applications, with a range of purpose built attachments. Volvo can custom build attachments to your specific requirements, increasing your productivity.

Proven Z-bar linkage

For strength in demanding applications, Volvo’s proven Z-bar linkage provides high breakout force. The robust lifting arm enables fully loaded buckets to be elevated to maximum height and fast hydraulic speeds offer quick cycle times. For long lasting performance, the lifting arm has double sealing on each of the pins.

Rock Bucket

For easier filling and greater productivity, the new Volvo Rock bucket boasts a longer floor and optimized radius and holds 11.5% more material than before. For tunneling applications, Volvo also offers Side Dump Rock buckets.