Reviews Special machinery and industrial equipment Volvo - L-series

4.5

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6 reviews

4.2

4.2 Price

4.7

4.7 Reliability

4.3

4.3 Maintenance

4.7

4.7 Operation

4.5

4.5 Convenience

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4.6

Construction loader Volvo L180

2017 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

Been on the L180 High Lift for a couple seasons now, mostly handling timber at the yard. The new boom design makes stacking logs higher pretty manageable, especially when space is tight-saved us from running outta room more than once. Cab feels bigger than what I was used to, a lot less noise and way better visibility. Joystick controls are easy to pick up. Maybe too many gadgets at first, but you settle in quick.

Full auto trans is cool but sometimes picks a weird gear if you push it, but not a dealbreaker. Haven't had any serious downtime, but regular checks are a must 'cause there are plenty of moving parts. Noticed fuel use is steady, even pulling heavy shifts. Suspension on the boom takes out most of the shocks. Could do with simpler menus for the settings though. Overall, does what I need, just wish tech was a bit less fiddly sometimes.

4.4

Construction loader Volvo L90

2022 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

I've put close to 250 hours on the new L90, mostly hauling feed and moving silage. The joystick takes a little getting used to, but once you're dialed in it's way smoother for tight spaces. I get why some old timers miss the traditional controls, though. Cab is easy to live with for long shifts, seat's one of the most comfortable I've had, especially in winter when you can crank the heat up. Vision's solid. Only real pain has been the awkward spot for filling up DEF and diesel, you gotta mess with the bonnet every time and it just slows you down. Fuel use seems a bit better compared to the old one, and it's definitely quicker on the road, but maybe not as quick as some JCBs I've used. Maintenance seems straightforward enough so far.