VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their ‘most significant frame redesign’ since the machines were introduced in 1998.
The updates are designed to give customers more flexibility to adapt the machines for different jobs, while improving service access and everyday operation.
The updated models feature a redesigned rear end with new possibilities for fitting equipment, improved service access, and a redesigned cab entrance.
Arno Michels, global product manager at Volvo CE, said, “Customers use the L30 and L35 across a wide variety of applications, often asking one machine to perform several different jobs. These updates make it simpler to adapt the machine as those needs change, while also improving servicing and daily operation.”
A redesigned rear end makes the L30 and L35 more adaptable to different applications. New mounting points aim to simplify the installation of rear-mounted equipment. Rear-mounted equipment and different trailer couplings can be fitted quickly, while hydraulic and electrical connections can be added or retrofitted with less installation work.
Volvo explained that this added flexibility complements the L30 and L35’s existing hydraulic capabilities, including adjustable auxiliary flow and high-flow hydraulics of up to 100 l/min on the L30 and 110 l/min on the L35, supporting a range of attachments.
The redesigned rear also gives technicians better access for servicing and repairs. Split side-mounted counterweights can be removed when needed, while a larger opening in the front frame improves access to key components and simplifies the installation of additional hydraulic or electrical equipment.
Operators will also notice a redesigned cab entrance, with three ergonomically positioned steps, ‘well-placed’ handrails and a wide-opening door. Inside, there is a high seating position, low in-cab noise, heating and optional air conditioning, an adjustable steering column, and ergonomic joystick. A five-inch display, intuitively controlled via a jog wheel, provides access to key machine information.
Arno Michels added, “These updates build on everything customers already value about the L30 and L35. We’ve focused on practical improvements that make a real difference in everyday use, helping customers get even more from two already proven machines.”
Production of the updated wheel loaders is scheduled to begin in late 2026.
