All about the tipper "Volvo FMX"

Often, many owners of construction companies when choosing the right transport pay special attention to the popularity of the brand and its prevalence in Russia. And this is really a very important factor, after all, following this rule, the owner gets rid of problems with the choice of parts and the further sale of the vehicle. Today we will consider the option of buying one very popular dump truck, which is called the "Volvo FMX".

Why this model?

This truck is not just powerful and reliable in terms of technical characteristics. Few people know, but the Volvo FMX dumper, unlike the FH model, was built from the ground up as a quarry truck and was originally intended for heavy-duty operation.

Design

Probably everyone will be delighted with the appearance of this car. The cabin and all the other parts of the truck emphasize the solidity, power and reliability of the heavy truck. Unlike its predecessors, the new Volvo FMX latest generation dump truck has a more expressive radiator grille with a large Swedish company logo and a three-component bumper that, by the way, now has a metal coating. And with the help of special steel arcs that protect the car from various mechanical damages, the Volvo FMX dump truck can be used almost anywhere.

Cabin

Entry to the driver's lounge is facilitated by a special step with an anti-slip coating. And the convenient steps, located in the front of the cabin, allow you to quickly and safely clean the windshield. Also worth noting is the presence of a new staircase and handrails in the day-type cabin (without a berth), which allow the driver to monitor everything that happens in the truck body. Thanks to the robust design of the rear-view mirrors, a person can not be afraid of the appearance of various chips and scratches on their cover.

Volvo dump trucks - technical specifications of engines

Model FMX has a good variety of motors - the machine can be equipped with one of two turbo diesel engines. The first unit has a capacity of 330 horsepower and a working capacity of 11 liters. The second motor can develop a power of 500 horsepower, but already at a volume of 13 liters. As for the maximum torque, at 1400 rpm it can reach a mark of 1600 Nm. By the way, the entire line of engines corresponds to the environmental standard EURO 5. And the motors are equipped with four transmissions. This can be a manual transmission at nine or fourteen speeds, a robotic transmission type I-Shift or a 6-speed automatic box.

Price

The minimum cost of new trucks of this brand is about 6 million rubles. The price for dump trucks with a mileage of "Volvo FMX" reaches a mark of 2.5-3 million rubles.

Conclusion

And finally I want to say that the dump truck Volvo FMX is an excellent assistant in business, because what other truck can combine features such as power, reliability, safety, comfort and practicality?