2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The Swedish company Volvo Trucks Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of heavy trucks. Trucks "Volvo" differ from their counterparts in reliability and high quality. The first trucks of the company rolled off the assembly line in early 1928. Every year the number of models only grows. As well as their popularity in the market.
Features of the company's trucks
The Volvo truck (photo below) is known to everyone as a reliable, high-quality and durable tractor.
The truck frame comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. This fact speaks volumes! The frame is made from chrome-molybdenum steel and features high build quality.
The company also offers high guarantees for power units installed in trucks. Diesel engines with proper operation can withstand up to two million kilometers without major repairs.
The design of trucks fully complies with international requirements for transportation. A comfortable cabin allows the driver to alternate periods of work and rest. Moreover, there are places for an accompanying person.
In the models of recent years, a series ofnew products:
The front suspension was made independent
The fuel tank is made in a D-shape
Improved wheel gear
Transmission automatic
Three cab designs
Besides this, Volvo trucks have a number of other advantages:
Versatility
Platforms change easily
Powerful engines can be exploited "to the full"
Good maneuverability
Lineup
Volvo trucks are versatile. Their models are used not only for the transport of goods. They are used in utilities, construction, industry.
The company's truck lineup is as follows: FL, FE, FM, FH, FH16, FMX. Each of them has its modifications.
Company news
This year the company presented a new Volvo. The truck was developed by the company's employees for five years. And the result exceeded all expectations.
The main advantage is a reduction in fuel consumption by almost a third. Manufacturers were able to achieve such excellent results by changing the aerodynamics of the car and reducing the curb weight. An interesting fact is that a special survey was conducted among drivers to improve comfort. Their main wish was to increase the size of the cabin. And the company's specialists managed to make dreams come true.
Volvo trucks of the new generation received improved aerodynamic characteristicsonly the cabin, but also the trailer. For this, the following innovations were introduced:
The usual rear-view mirrors were replaced by video cameras. This was done to reduce air resistance. In addition to this, traffic safety has been improved by improving visibility
Truck wheels covered with side panels
Installed an aerodynamic spoiler
Changed engine cooling system to optimize airflow
Improved the design of the arches and steps of the cab
The power unit installed on the truck is rated 6th level of environmental friendliness.
As you can see, the company does not stand still. It offers all new and only improved Volvo trucks.
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