Wheel Loader L120E

From serial number 19801–

2 Engine
Make / Model / Product No. ............................ Volvo D7E LAE3
Idling speed, r/s (rpm)
– low ............................................................... 13.0 ±0.8 (780 ±50)
– high ............................................................. 37.5 ±0.6 (2250 ±35)
Stall speed, r/s (rpm)
– torque converter .......................................... 34.5 ±0.58 (2070 ±35)
– torque converter + hydraulics...................... 33.8 ±0.83 (2030 ±50)
Economic working range r/s (rpm) ................... 18.3–26.7 (1100–1600)
Compression ratio............................................ 18.1:1
Valve clearance, mm (in)
– inlet valves .................................................. until zero clearance, and then 90°
counter-clockwise
– exhaust valves ............................................ until zero clearance, and then 150°
counter-clockwise
– IEGR-unit, setting value adjusting screw .... until zero clearance, and then 144°
counter-clockwise
Injectors, opening pressure, MPa (psi) ............ variable controlled by map
Setting pressure (new spring), MPa (psi) ........ 26.0–26.8 (3771–3887)
Lubricating oil pressure, MPa (psi) .................. 0.4–0.5 (58–73)
– minimum at low idling .................................. 0.06 (8.7)

3 Electrical system
System voltage ................................................ 24 V
Battery capacity ............................................... 2 x 140 Ah
Battery electrolyte density when fully
charged, kg/dm3 .............................................. 1.275–1.285
Alternator, output / current intensity................. 1540 W / 55 A
Starter motor.................................................... 5.5 kW

4 Transmission
Model / Product No. ......................................... HTE205
Pressure, MPa (psi)
– main pressure, high idling ........................... 1.55–1.75 (225–254)
– torque converter output pressure ............... 0.2–0.4 (29–58)
– lubricating oil pressure ............................... 0.16–0.22 (23–32)

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Drive axles
Model
– front, standard diff. ...................................... AWB31
– rear, standard diff. ....................................... AWB30
– rear, limited slip diff. .................................... AWB30

5 Brakes
Type................................................................. Dual-circuit, fully hydraulic, wet,
disc, brakes & press accumulators
Accumulator, type ............................................ Diaphragm accumulator
– precharging pressure, min., MPa (psi) ........ 3.5 (508)
– precharging pressure, new MPa (psi) ......... 5.0 (725)
Unloading pressure, MPa (psi) ........................ 13.7 ±0.3 (1987 ±43)
Cut-in pressure, MPa (psi) .............................. 11.7–12.3 (1697–1784)
Difference cut out–cut in (hysteresis),
min., MPa (psi)................................................. 1.7 (246.6)
Max output brake pressure, MPa (psi)............. 8.0 ±0.6 (1160 ±87.0)
Low pressure indication at, MPa (psi) ............. 8.5–9.5 (1231–1378)
Working pressure, MPa (psi) ........................... 8.0 (1160)
Brake disc wear, mm (in) ................................. Min. disc thickness 7.2 (0.283)
– New disc, approx. ....................................... 9.5 (0.374)

6 Steering
Max. working pressure, MPa (psi) ................... 21.0 ±0.3 (3045 ±44)
Shock pressure, MPa (psi) .............................. 27–29 (3916–4206)

Air condition
Filling amount of refrigerant R134a, kg (lb) ..... 1.8–1.9 (3.97–4.19)

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9 Hydraulic system

Servo system
Servo pressure, MPa (psi) ............................... 3.0–4.5 (435–653)

Hydraulic pumps P1 + P2
Flow at 31.7 r/s (1900 rpm) and at a
pressure of 10 MPa (1450 psi) per minute
P1, litres (US gal)............................................. 145 (38.3)
Flow at 31.7 r/s (1900 rpm) and at a
pressure of 10 MPa (1450 psi) per minute
P2, litres (US gal)............................................. 110 (29.1)
Flow at 31.7 r/s (1900 rpm) and at a
pressure of 10 MPa (1450 psi) per minute
P3, litres (US gal)............................................. 33 (8.7)
Working pressure at high idling speed,
P1, MPa (psi) ................................................... 23.5 +0/-0.7 (3408 +0/-101)
Working pressure at high idling speed,
P2, MPa (psi) ................................................... 26.0 ±0.5 (3771 ±73)
Working pressure at high idling speed,
P3, MPa (psi) ................................................... 21.0 ±0.4 (3046 ±58)
Stand-by pressure, P1, MPa (psi).................... 2.5–3.1 (363–450)
Stand-by pressure, P2, MPa (psi).................... 3.1–3.7 (450–537)
Stand-by pressure, P3, disconnected LS
MPa (psi) ......................................................... 1.95–2.1 (283–305)

Main control valve

Shock valve, when tilting forward
(piston rod end), MPa (psi) .............................. 28.4 ±0.8 (4119 ±116)
Shock valve, when tilting rearwards
(piston end), MPa (psi) .................................... 28.4 ±0.8 (4119 ±116)
Shock valve, when lifting, static MPa (psi)....... 36.5 ±0.5 (5294 ±73)

Operating times, seconds

Lifting without load, high idling speed .............. 5.5
Lowering without load, low idling speed .......... 2.5
Tilting in, from fully tilted out position,
high idling speed.............................................. 5.0
Tilting out, from fully tilted in position
high idling speed.............................................. 3.5
Time for steering, full lock to full lock at
16.6 r/s (996 rpm) ............................................ 3.5–4.0 s

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Tightening torques
See torque chart in Service Manual under Specifications.
Wheel nuts, front / rear Nm (lbf ft) ................... 600 ±50 (443 ±37)

Service capacities, litres (US gal)

Engine incl. filter (when changing)................... 21.0 (5.5)
Transmission incl. filter (when changing)......... 38.0 (10.0)
Front axle (when changing) ............................. 36.0 (9.5)
Rear axle (when changing).............................. 41.0 (10.8)
Hydraulic oil system (total)............................... 215.0 (56.8)
Hydraulic oil tank (when changing) .................. 143.0 (37.8)
Fuel tank (total)................................................ 275.0 (72.6)
Fuel tank (useable) .......................................... 269.0 (71.1)
Cooling system (total) ...................................... 40.0 (10.6)
Cooling system (when changing)..................... 38.0 (10.0)
Oil-bath type air cleaner................................... 9.1 (2.4)

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